UK FILM COURSES

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

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! We welcome everyone to attend, whether you’re a filmmaker with heaps of experience, a film lover, or are completely new to the industry.
There will be several film crowdfunding experts attending the event to offer their advice on film crowdfunding and answer any specific questions you might have. They will also be able to take a look at any current live campaigns and offer their feedback on the crowdfunding page and give you tips on new marketing strategies.

Online workshop. 5 x Saturday morning sessions.
November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11
10am - 1pm

This online interactive workshop (max 8 students) takes writ

Online workshop. 5 x Saturday morning sessions.
November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 11
10am - 1pm

This online interactive workshop (max 8 students) takes writers through the process of developing a full short film script.

Standard price: £275
Concession: £247

Online workshop. 4 x Thursday evenings.
November 4, 11, 18, 25
7pm - 10pm

This online interactive workshop (max 8 students) will help you build solid foundat

Online workshop. 4 x Thursday evenings.
November 4, 11, 18, 25
7pm - 10pm

This online interactive workshop (max 8 students) will help you build solid foundations and write an outline for a contained film script that stands a strong chance of getting produced and seen by an audience.

Standard price: £198
Concession: £180

Are you looking for funding for your next film project?

When we first started out as film producers we were completely lost as to where we can find funding for

Are you looking for funding for your next film project?

When we first started out as film producers we were completely lost as to where we can find funding for short films and micro budget features. We'd apply for every grant, investor scheme and screenplay competition we could find and we would never hear back. So we decided to take matters into our own hands and green light our own projects through crowdfunding.

But it's not that easy... if you've ever tried crowdfunding you know. Where do you find hundreds of backers and thousands of pounds? Who would give money to your campaign except for maybe immediate friends and family? What steps do you need to take to make the campaign A SUCCESS?

We want to show you exactly how we funded multiple films through crowdfunding, one of which was a short that raised over £30,000. We've advised and coached on countless campaigns and held many workshops, online courses and webinars but here we want to give you absolutely everything we know and have in one ultimate package.

CAMPAIGN PREP & HOW TO GROW YOUR AUDIENCE

Did you know that picking the right crowdfunding platform or campaign launch date can have a massive impact on your outcome? We'll start off with the basics of exactly where and when to crowdfund.

I will then introduce you to one of the main strategies that will allow you to raise over £10-50k for your film without any marketing experience and without spending a penny in advertising.

Next I will walk you through EXACTLY how to gather an audience of people interested in your campaign before you even launch. If you do not have thousands of people who know about your film project and tens or hundreds of people who are ready to put money into it you should not be launching your campaign - I will show you the practical steps you need to take to achieve that. This will include gathering email address, growing and engaging with your social media following as well as tapping into pre-existing communities and fanbases.

After this day alone you will feel confident that with enough work you can not only reach your target but also grow an audience and fan base for your film.

OUTREACH & CAMPAIGN

No matter how good your marketing is, your effort will be wasted, if you do not have an incredible page with some very specific elements that encourage people to donate. The first element of this lesson will be to create a gripping and highly converting crowdfunding page no matter which platform you choose.

When you're ready to press launch... I will teach you how to use your following and contacts and turn them into backers. I'll show you how to ensure you reach 30% of your goal in the first 48-72 hours - statistically this will give you a 90% chance of success. I will then teach you exactly what to do each day of your campaign to keep the backers coming in and multiple emergency strategies if things aren't going as planned.