UK FILM COURSES

Are you looking to learn how to fund your next short film? Then the London Short Film Funding Summit is the event for you! This full day event will be packed wi

Are you looking to learn how to fund your next short film? Then the London Short Film Funding Summit is the event for you! This full day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. You can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how the short film industry works, what different paths you can take and which strategy might be best suited for your particular project.

Please find a list of seminar and panel discussion topics that we will be covering below. The speakers and full event schedule will be announced soon.

CROWDFUNDING:
The majority of short films are still being funded through crowdfunding. So what makes a crowdfunding campaign successful? How have filmmakers managed to raise £30k+ for their short films and how can you do the same? We'll discuss the pros and cons of crowdfunding and dig into some detailed strategies that can help you reach your funding target.

GRANTS & FUNDING SCHEMES
What are some of the best grants and funding schemes that exist for short filmmakers? How can you find them and how should you apply to maximise your chances of success? We'll provide answers to all of those question in this talk.

ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF FUNDING
Finally we will also discuss new and alternatives methods of film funding including reviewing new film funding platforms, NFTs, product placement and much more!

NETWORKING
Finally the event will be a great networking opportunity. 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.

At the end of this content-packed day you can expect to walk out with a good understanding of all the different strategies you can use to finance your short film and a clear picture of which one might be best for your particular project.

Are you looking to build or expand your acting or performing career? Then the London Actor's Career Summit is the event for you!

This full da

Are you looking to build or expand your acting or performing career? Then the London Actor's Career Summit is the event for you!

This full day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. You can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how to find a great agent, how to build a personal brand and more broadly how to build or expand your career as an actor.
Please find a list of seminar and panel discussion topics that we will be covering below. The speakers and full event schedule will be announced soon.
FINDING YOUR CAREER PATH:
In this first section we'll discuss the many different paths you can take to building an acting career. We'll get you thinking about what kind of actor you want to be, what your long term goals are and what are some of the ways that you can achieve them.
FINDING AN AGENT:
Finding a great agent can be absolutely crucial when building an acting career. In this section we'll explain what to consider when you look for an agent, what the relationship should look like and when to consider making a switch to different representation.
BUILDING A PERSONAL BRAND:
As an actor you have to work on building your personal brand, your audience and existing fanbase. In this section we'll discuss key strategies to building an online presence and brand through a website and social media. We'll examine how to best brand yourself when beginning to build your list of credits and deciding what kind of work you take on.
MASTERING AUDITIONS:
We'll review what casting directors are looking for at auditions and how you can maximise your chances of success. We'll also discuss how to build your personal confidence and how to deal with rejections.
REELS, HEADSHOTS & RESUMES:
What make a great reel or headshot? How long should your reel be and what should you include? What kind of headshots can help you get more auditions? All of this will be covered in this talk where you'll learn everything you need to know about building a portfolio that will set your career up for success.
NETWORKING
Finally the event will be a great networking opportunity. 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.
At the end of this content-packed day you can expect to walk out with a good understanding of all the different strategies you can use to build an acting career.

Are you looking to build or expand your career in the film industry? Then the London Film Career Summit is the event for you!

This full day event

Are you looking to build or expand your career in the film industry? Then the London Film Career Summit is the event for you!

This full day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. You can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how to find work in the film industry. We will go through topics such as finding an agent, working with recruiters, building the perfect CV & portfolio, finding clients as a freelancer and much more!
Please find a list of seminar and panel discussion topics that we will be covering below. The speakers and full event schedule will be announced soon.
FINDING AN AGENT:
Whether you're an actor, director or camera operator, if you want to have a steady stream of jobs as a freelancer an agent can really help. We will hold talks with both freelancers and agents to show how the relationship works, how to find an agent and how to make sure that you get the most out of that relationship.
CLIENT ACQUISITION & FINDING FREELANCE WORK
Learn the ins and outs of how to find a consistent stream of clients to support your freelance career. We'll discuss how successful freelancers build their client data base and how you can do the same!
FINDING FULL TIME WORK
Freelancing is not for everyone. Constantly looking for your next job can get exhausting and some filmmakers prefer a full time job in the industry. We will discuss what kind of full time jobs exist, what you can expect and how to find and apply for them to maximise your chance getting employed.
CREATING THE PERFECT CV & PORTFOLIO
Whether you're a freelancer or looking for a full time job you will need a CV and portfolio. We will talk through what each of those should contain and how they should be presented depending on what kind of job you're applying for.
NETWORKING
Finally the event will be a great networking opportunity. 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 a drink in your hand and some great company!
At the end of this content-packed day you can expect to walk out with a good understanding of all the different strategies you can use to find freelance or full time work in the film industry.

This course compiles the most successful and up to date strategies for releasing a profitable indie film online, gathered from film distributors, PR consultants

This course compiles the most successful and up to date strategies for releasing a profitable indie film online, gathered from film distributors, PR consultants, marketing experts and indie film producers.

Build Your Audience and Release your Film

Before you release your film you need to build an audience. In this section we'll discuss how to conduct audience research, find where you audience is and become a trusted part of their communities. We'll also discuss how to build your own fan base through social media. In the section you will learn:

Audience research: who is your target audience and where can you find them

How to become part of pre-existing communities and groups efficiently

How to build a social media following and expand your reach

How to get your followers engaged and excited about the release

How to build an email list and how useful is it

How to approach and build relationships with bloggers and journalists

The key to getting more reviews, more press and more exposure

Once you have your audience the next step is to decide where and when you should release your film. We'll discuss all the topics including:

How and when to work with aggregators and distribution platforms

Which streaming platforms should you submit your film to?

AVOD vs SVOD vs TVOD

SEO is key to getting views and sales - we'll teach you how to optimise it

How to optimise posters and key art - what really works?

Market and Promote Your Film

Your film is released! Now what? How can you promote it to get as many viewers or sales as possible? In this section you will learn:

Advanced social media marketing and promotion

How to self-promote within groups and communities

How to use journalist and blogger contacts from day 1 to maximise exposure

Should you work with PR agencies and which ones are best?

How to acquiring reviews and why are they so important?

Paid FB Ads - do they work and how to utilise them step by step

Using youtube channels and influencers to increase traffic

At the end of this course you will have all the tools and strategies to self-distribute your indie feature film online.