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Tue. 9th Jul 2024
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Filmmaker Networking & Pitching Contest

Filmmaker Networking & Pitching Contest

Starts: 4 p.m.
Networking   £4-£15
Lоndоn Strongroom Bar, EC2A 3SQ

Looking to network with like minded filmmakers, pitch your film or learn about film funding? Then this is the ultimate event for you!

Seminar & Pitching Competition (16:00-18:00)
PITCHING COMPETITION

Got a great idea for your next short? Submit your pitch to enter the competition for a chance to win:
£1000 of Film Equipment Hire from FOMO Rentals (T&Cs apply)
1 Year Cine Circle Platinum Membership (worth £400)

Round 1 (Pitch Video): After getting a ticket you will receive a short application form which will provide specific instructions on submitting a pitch video (under 5 minutes). The deadline is 5PM 5 July.

Round 2 (Live Pitch): On the day of the event, filmmakers with shortlisted projects will be invited to pitch live in front of a panel of judges for a chance to win the top prize.

SEMINAR
In this 1 hour seminar we'll dive into the specifics on various ways to raise funds for your next short film. The seminar discuss

Applying for various short film funds to maximise your chances of success

Different ways to raise funds through a community

Finding private investors

About the speaker:

ZB SIWEK is a film producer, financier and the founder and CEO of Cine Circle. He has personally raised over £50,000 for his own crowdfunding campaigns including "The Power of One Coin" which won multiple international festival awards and received countless nominations as well as the action sci-fi short film "The Verge". He currently works as a crowdfunding coach and digital marketing specialist. He also helps filmmakers raise money through events, pitching competitions and the Cine Circle Short Film Fund.

NETWORKING (18:00 - 22:00)

Come along to meet and network with like-minded filmmakers, actors, film financiers and indie-film marketing specialists. Whether you’re on the hunt for cast and crew, new projects, or are looking to explore your financing and marketing options, this is the perfect time and place to discuss all your current and future projects with some great company and a drink in your hand.

SPIN THE CINE CIRCLE LUCKY WHEEL

Every attendee will get one spin of the Cine Circle lucky wheel for a chance to win a variety of prizes including a free drink on the night, Cine Circle PRO Premium and Platinum subscriptions and more!

Find out more about our Partner FOMO Rentals

FOMO Rentals is an independent camera, lighting and audio equipment rental house based in Shoreditch, London. We pride ourselves on providing uncompromising, competitively priced equipment to London’s filmmakers and digital content producers. We are made up of a group of filmmakers and offer not just great prices, service, facilities and kit but also a wealth of experience and interest in the filmmaking industry.