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Film Industry Networking Invite: Award-Winning Filmmaker & Distribution Innovators
Film Industry Networking Invite: Award-Winning Filmmaker & Distribution Innovators
Join us for an exceptional evening of networking and knowledge-sharing at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho, where leading industry figures will share their experiences and insights into the current UK film landscape. Event hosted by Non-Multiplex Cinema.
Featured Speakers
Michael Wright - Producer/Director, "The Undertaker"
Fresh from winning Best Feature at the Marbella International Film Festival, Michael Wright will share his journey of bringing "The Undertaker" to screens across the UK. With Paul McGann and Tara Fitzgerald leading the cast, Michael will discuss the challenges and triumphs of funding, casting, and distributing a sub-£1m British feature film. Drawing from his 30+ years of industry experience, including work with Aardman and his recognition at Cannes, Michael offers invaluable insights into navigating the independent film landscape.
Urvisha Patel & Presh Williams - Founders, Cinnect
Will be an enlightening session with the founders of Cinnect, an innovative online global film & TV marketplace connecting rights holders and buyers to licence content with ease. Drawing from their extensive experience with Big Picture Film Club, Urvisha and Presh will share crucial insights on "Understanding Market Trends: The Consumption of Non-English Language Film & TV Content."
Their presentation will cover emerging trends, audience preferences, and international opportunities in today's evolving market. Learn how their project management and sales tool helps content creators reach new markets directly, licence films, scale distribution, and find value in existing content catalogues—all through an accessible online marketplace.
As champions of independent film, original stories, and new talent, they'll demonstrate how their unique industry experience working with individual filmmakers, independent production companies, and large distributors can help bring film projects to life and connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
Event Schedule
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Welcome & Networking
7:30 PM - 8:15 PM: Speaker Presentations
8:15 PM - 9:30 PM: Further Networking