Pocket Film Festival 2023
2023-09-12 - 2023-09-17 | Multiple Venues
The Pocket Film Festival whirrs back into action again to deliver festival number 6 across Stafford from 12-17 September 2023. The six-day watch fest will be bringing more cinematic treats, special events, and performances back to venues across Stafford and beyond.
Hopefully, you know what to expect from us by now, but if you don’t then you are in for a treat! This year’s programme will include a fun packed programme, where we will showcase some old classics and new releases, short films, new Stafford archive footage, and more brilliant screenings with live musical accompaniment.
The Pocket Film Festival 2023 is made possible with support from Film Hub Midlands through funds from the National Lottery. Film Hub Midlands support people to watch, show, and make films in the Midlands.
The MACE guide to the Midlands – Stafford Library, Staffordshire Place

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 16, 2023, 2:00 PM

Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret – Gatehouse Theatre

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Pocket Shorts – Short films, poetry and spoken word – Rising Brook Library

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) – Redrum

Thursday, September 14, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

O Brother, Where Art Thou – with pre film banjo performance by Dan Walsh – Candid Beer

Friday, September 15, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Family Short Films & Fun! – Candid Beer

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Close – Candid Beer

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Passion of Joan of Arc with live accompaniment by Meg Morley – Holy Trinity C of E Church

Sunday, September 17, 2023, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Creative Enterprise Screen Growth Summit
2023-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online
You are invited to the Creative Enterprise Screen Growth Summit, tailored exclusively for screen businesses fuelling your business growth!

BYFN September Meet Up
2023-09-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Every month we invite young filmmakers to join us at the Mockingbird Cinema to catch up, meet new people and update each other what you’re up to.
5.30pm – Arrivals
6pm – Opportunities and Updates
7pm – Networking
We want young people (16-25 years old) who want to meet like minded people to give themselves the opportunity to create and grow. We want to help foster a strong filmmaking community with the aim of helping each other to realise their potential.
Our meetings include:

Share information about opportunities
A space to showcase your work and receive feedback
Deliver information/workshops that are helpful to young filmmakers
A space to network with other young creatives with the aim of fostering collaboration
Hear from you about what support you want/need

Who we want to meet
This is for 16-25 year olds from Birmingham who want to gain experience and knowledge about filmmaking or wants to meet like minded and motivated young people. You may have a role in mind or you may want to explore your options.

Directors
Screenwriters
Editors
Producers
Actors
Camera operators/Cinematographers
Musicians/Music producers
Stylists
Make up artists
And any other enthusiastic and motivated people!

Note: we will also be taking photos and/or videos at the event. Please inform us ahead of the event or upon arrival if you do not wish for your photo to be taken.

Shine TV's First Birmingham Get Together
2023-09-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Shine TV are opening a Birmingham office… Come and meet them!
They’re coming to Digbeth and hope to make a range of programmes here. They’d love to say hello!
The first of Shine TV’s get togethers will be Wed 13th Sep 6-9pm and they’d like to invite PDs/Edit Producers/Series Producer/Exec Producers who are based in or around the region or are thinking about relocating. They will be hosting other events for other levels very soon.
The new office won’t just be food focussed programming, although if you love MasterChef please do come along as it’s a key part of their slate.
If you’ve met already do still come, it will be nice to see you again and introduce their new place.
Places are limited, so let Shine TV know if you’d like to be there and they will make sure there is plenty of food and drink for everyone.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, then please let Shine TV know. The building is fully accessible.
If you’d like to come, drop a note to BirminghamTalent@shine.tv with a CV. They will be back in touch with more detail as soon as possible.

City On Screen - Birmingham Heritage Week Screening
2023-09-16 18:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
City on Screen is a fascinating documentary that explores the rich cinematic and television history of Birmingham, and its more recent fall from grace.
It is a film that comes at a moment when Birmingham is undergoing a bit of a cultural renaissance thanks to the international hit Peaky Blinders, but although the city is home to a hit show and a number of new film and television production companies, it still finds itself lagging behind other cities when it comes to artistic infrastructure.
Ford’s documentary pulls no punches and tries to answer the difficult questions, including, why Birmingham is falling behind? And also what can be done to help Birmingham become a major destination for film productions, festivals, and other cultural events once again?

Film London Labs: The Production Finance Sessions
2023-09-18 13:00 - 2023-09-22 17:00 | Online
Film London Labs: The Production Finance Sessions is for all the producers in our network. If you’re working on or towards financing a first or second feature, this Lab is for you. Writers and directors interested in learning about the business side of the industry are also very welcome!
This intensive, week-long online lab is geared towards arming you and your team with everything you need to know about pitching a finance-ready project, enabling you to make and defend smart, creative choices and ground your plans in reality.
This Lab is inspired by our years of experience preparing producers for the Production Finance Market’s New Talent strand, and filmmakers selected for this year’s market will also be in attendance. But you don’t have to be coming to market to benefit from the training. The sessions will be just as useful for those who intend to seek finance through other means, who intend to apply to the market next year, or who’d just like to deepen their understanding of film finance.
Over six online sessions across the week, we will cover:

the state of the independent market
how to put together a realistic finance plan
understanding recoupment
commissioners illuminating their process
the importance of clarity around how you describe your project and how visual materials can support your pitch

Confirmed speakers so far include

Vicki Brown, Senior Exec, Sales & Distribution, BFI
Gabrielle Stewart, HanWay Films
Akua Gyamfi, The British Blacklist
Georgia Goggin, Producer, Pretty Red Dress
Virginia Gilbert, Director & Writer, Reawakening
Barry Castagnola, Producer, Reawakening
Delphine Lievens, Distribution Consultant & Box Office Analyst
Natasha Dack, Tigerlily Productions

More speakers to be announced in the coming weeks. Last year’s Production Finance Lab included sessions with Geraldine Atlee, Head of Legal & Business Affairs, BBC Films, Ameenah Ayub Allen, Producer (Rocks, Ali & Ava); Amy Lotherington, Development Executive, Original Film, Sky; and many more.
FORMAT
Monday 18 September – Friday 22 September.
The week will comprise of approx. two hours of talks and other sessions each day. Session times will vary due to the international bases of our guest speakers but are likely to be in the early afternoon. We aim to publish the full timetable at least a week before the event starts.
HOW TO TAKE PART
Please note that no scripts are to be submitted.
Space is operated on a first come first served basis. We will record each session and make the videos available to attendees for six months after the end of the Lab so all can catch up on any missed sessions, or re-watch.
Fee: £70 +VAT
NOTE: We recognise that this is a challenging time for many in our industry, and we have ventured to keep costs as low as possible.
We’re keen to make this series accessible so if the cost is a barrier for you, do get in touch at production@filmlondon.org.uk
Refund policy: Refunds can only be issued BEFORE the lab starts, Eventbrite fees are non-refundable.

B﻿FI Film Academy Labs | Funding the Short Film with BFI Network
2023-09-18 18:30 | Online
If you’re aged 16–25, an aspiring filmmaker or simply curious about the process of filmmaking then join us for an informative online event, BFI Film Academy LABS, Funding the Short Film with BFI Network, where we dive into the world of film funding.
During this event, we will explore the various funding opportunities available through the BFI NETWORK, a renowned organisation supporting emerging talent in the film industry. Learn from industry experts, gain valuable insights, and discover how to fund your own short film projects.
With a relaxed and informal atmosphere, this event encourages open discussions and networking opportunities with fellow filmmakers and industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this chance to take your filmmaking dreams to the next level.
Made possible through National Lottery funding, BFI NETWORK collaborates with film organisations and leading cultural venues across the UK to provide short film and early feature development funding, industry-backed professional development and networking support to producers, writers and directors aged 18 and above.

TV Preview: Boiling Point + Q&A
2023-09-21 19:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Join us for a special Square Eyes preview event featuring the first episode of Philip Barantini’s small screen adaptation of his acclaimed, single-shot restaurant drama for the BBC.
The 2021 feature Boiling Point was met with huge critical acclaim and nominated for over 30 international awards in multiple categories, including four BAFTA nominations. Reuniting the film’s co-writer and director Philip Barantini alongside many of the original cast, the series picks up six months after the end of the film. Sous chef Carly is now head chef at her own restaurant in Dalston, with many of Andy’s original team working alongside her – but as the pressure mounts, Carly begins to feel the magnitude of responsibility that comes with running her own place.
The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with director Philip Barantini and actors Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters.*
*Talent availability subject to change depending on filming commitments.
Price: From £12.50
Limited ticket availability.

Screen B14 Thursday Film Night: Pearl (15)
2023-09-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head), 23 St Mary's Row, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8HW
We are very excited to announce our monthly Thursday Film Night residency at the Cuban Embassy (The Bulls Head), 23 St Mary’s Row, Moseley, B13 8HW. This is an amazing opportunity for us to build a regular audience with exclusive film screenings that can’t be found anywhere else! There is loads of potential for us to contribute to Kings Heath, Moseley and the wider Birmingham film scene – bringing the best of global cinema to your front door.***
Our next night will be a screening of Pearl (15) (7pm doors and 7.30pm start time). The bar and kitchen will be open: with 2 for 1 on selected cocktails throughout the film. Standard tickets will be a pay as you can with £4 online and £5 on the door and we also accept CEA cards with one full-paying standard ticket. As always, our films will be played with subtitles.
Please note: Pearl is rated 15 and nobody under the age of 15 will be admitted. Tickets will not be refunded in this instance. Due to being in the upstairs function room, the venue is also not wheelchair accessible.
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Screen B14 is Your Community Cinema and we want our events to be a place for connection, conversation and inspiration. We want to encourage an exploration of all things film and support lots of local filmmakers in the process.

Reel & Meal: Jurassic Park - 30th Anniversary
2023-09-22 20:30 - 22:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Experience one of the most awe-inspiring films in motion picture history alongside a three-course Jurassic Park inspired menu from the KILN kitchen. Featuring Oscar winning visual effects, Jurassic Park is sheer movie-making magic that was 65 million years in the making, now celebrating 30 years since its era-defining cinema release.

Download the Jurassic Park Menu.
Please add your meal after selecting your cinema tickets. Please be seated in KILN for your meal at 7pm, and then head over to the cinema after your meal for the film.
On the booking path, please select the cinema tickets you want and the preferred food options. Select one option per person. No vegan or gluten free options are available for this event. Please let us know of any allergies in advance by contacting us via info@macbirmingham.co.uk.

Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that they do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and they have a limited food & drink policy. See more information about Relaxed Screenings here. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.
Price: From £35.00
Duration: 135 mins

Reel Brum Launch Event
2023-09-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
Reel Brum is a network and creative hub for filmmakers of all levels based in Birmingham.
It is a brand new network and creative hub set up for Filmmakers in Birmingham to meet, network, share ideas, create and produce. It’s aims are to foster a creative community within the city, connecting like-minded people to produce consistent, high quality films.
The events will be monthly and be a mixture of film-screenings, networking, pitching and idea development; all with the view of bringing people together to make films and create a thriving filmmaking community within the city.
This network is open to anybody from Birmingham involved or interested in film and filmmaking.
Writers, Cinematographers, Actors, Make Up Artists, Producers, Directors, Set-dressers, Sound Recordists…anybody, cast or crew.
The events will involve networking, pitching, screenings and talks.
If you want to be considered for screenings you will be able to submit your short film (of up to 10 minutes long via a secure Vimeo or YouTube link)
Writers will be able to submit their log-lines and synopsis for completed original short film screenplays (of up to 15 pages) to be shared with the network at the event.
All ticket money is used to Fund Reel Brum Network Activity and is reinvested into the network film creation fund. They are strictly non for profit.
Proud to partner with https://www.crewbirmingham.co.uk/
Crew Birmingham is a free site aimed at Film and Television employers and employees. It is a database full of Crew and Facilities that are all based in and around the Greater Birmingham area. It is the right place for Production Companies to offer PAID work to our local professional crew.
You can submit films to us via reelbrum@gmail.com
Note: If you would like to attend but the fee would be a barrier please email reelbrum@gmail.com to make arrangements

Film Stories presents Movie Geek Live!
2023-09-27 19:30 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
The regular monthly live show that celebrates the wonderful world of Hollywood returns, and this autumn edition includes two very special guests – Nina and Graham Hartstone.
Graham is an Oscar nominated sound engineer who has worked on classics like Superman, Aliens, Hellraiser, Blade Runner and a number of Bond films, whilst Nina is an Oscar winning sound engineer who has worked on Gravity, Bohemian Rhapsody and Moonage Daydream.
Host Simon Brew will be chatting to both of them about their fascinating careers, which span over four decades of moviemaking.

Birmingham Anime Film Festival 2023: Mockingbird Screenings
2023-09-29 - 2023-10-04 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
29th September 2023

Perfect Blue (Subbed) – 6:00 pm

30th September 2023

The Place Promised in Our Early Days (Subbed) – 11:30 am
Makoto Shinkai Shorts Double Bill (Subbed) – 1:30 pm
Millennium Actress (Subbed) – 3:45 pm
Your Name. (Subbed) – 4:30 pm
Mirai (Subbed) – 5:45 pm
Weathering With You (Subbed) – 6:45 pm
Lupin III: The First (Subbed) – 8:00 pm
Suzume (Subbed) – 9:00 pm

1st October 2023

Kiki’s Delivery Service (Subbed) – 11:30 am
Princess Mononoke (Subbed) – 1:45pm
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (Subbed) – 2:30 pm
One Piece: Stampede (Subbed) – 4:45 pm
Spirited Away (Subbed) – 4:45 pm
ONE PIECE FILM RED (Subbed) – 7:00 pm
Howl’s Moving Castle (Subbed) – 7:45pm

2nd October 2023

The Deer King (Subbed) – 8:00 pm

3rd October 2023

Macross Plus Movie Edition (Subbed) – 8:00 pm

4th October 2023

Belladonna of Sadness (Subbed) – 6:00 pm

Caribbean International Film Fest 2023
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-01 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Launching at the Midlands Arts Centre from September 30 – October 1, 2023, CIFF2023 will screen a range of memorable films over an exciting weekend of engaging cinema and community in the West Midlands.
Films of all lengths will be accepted via FilmFreeway from June 20th through August 10th, 2023.
CIFF’s call for submissions provides the opportunity for both experienced and emerging filmmakers to share their work internationally. If you are of Caribbean descent or have lived in the Caribbean for 3+ years, you are welcome to submit your films. Multiple submissions are permitted.
Beyond submissions received via FilmFreeway, Caribbean Pop-Up Cinema will also consider film recommendations from the CIFF2023 selection committee and industry colleagues.
#caribbeanfilmfest2023 #ciff2023

An Audience With Ashley Walters
2023-09-30 18:00 | The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham, B7 4BL, United Kingdom
Get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of pure glitz and glamour with the iconic Ashley Walters, known for his role as Dushane Hill in the sensational Netflix hit, Top Boy. BXT OFF Events, in association with ShowFighter and TLG Group, is delighted to present an exclusive event with Ashley Walters, happening on September 30, 2023, at the prestigious Eastside Rooms located in the heart of Birmingham.
Hosted by the witty and hilarious Kane Brown, who recently sold out his UK tour, you’ll be treated to an unforgettable night featuring a 2 Course Caribbean Meal and the chance to take a 6′ x 9′ professional photo with Ashley Walters himself, which you can cherish as a memento of the evening.
FIRST TIME EVER!!
The night will be a celebration of Ashley Walters’ career, one of the most sought-after British black actors in the industry, and his pivotal role in Top Boy. You’ll get to hear Ashley’s inspirational story during an unscripted interview on stage and be entertained with live performances from some of the best acts in the British music scene, comedy acts, and special guests from the world of music and film.
As you arrive on the red carpet, you’ll be treated like a star, and the evening will be Instagram-able and picturesque. After the main event, you’ll have the chance to dance the night away with Ashley Walters and other special guests and receive an evening event programme to take home as a keepsake.
MEET YOUR IDOL
Dress to impress and indulge in a boujee evening with the stars of Top Boy and beyond. Rub shoulders with our special guests, and who knows who you might bump into on the night.
If you’re travelling from out of town, we recommend booking a hotel in Birmingham and making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to party with the stars all night long.
Make sure to get your tickets now and join us for a night that will be etched in your memories forever. With limited tickets available, this is an event you simply can’t afford to miss!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DRESS CODE: Gentlemen: Smart – Ladies: Glamorous
(No Sportswear) Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in non-admittance to the event.
SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES: Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact bxtoff@usa.com
DISCLAIMER: In the case where Ashley Walters postpones the event due to unforeseen circumstances, all tickets will be transferred to a new date which would be announced after the original event date. This event holds a non-refundable policy unless the event is cancelled, in which case every guest would receive a full refund.
This Event will contain Adult Content.
Tickets – £48.56

BFI NETWORK New Directors Series
2023-10-02 18:00 - 2023-10-04 20:30 | Online
Join BFI Network Midlands with filmmaker Cassiah Joski-Jethi for a series of workshops on directing a short film.
These sessions will go through the process of creating a short film, from conceiving an idea to the practical aspects of development, funding, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.
The Facilitator
Ever since a young age, Cassiah knew that she would be a writer and director, unable to escape from imagining stories and films in her head.
After graduating from the University of Birmingham in July 2014 with a First Class Honours degree in BA Drama and Theatre Arts, Cassiah began her career working for writer/director/producer Gurinder Chadha OBE after a chance meeting on a train.
Cassiah is now an award-winning writer and director for stage and screen represented by Independent, with her films funded by the BBC and BFI. Cassiah is also a BAFTA Connects member, and has been a BBC New Creative (2020) and BFI Network X BAFTA Crew member (2018-2021).
Dates and time
The three sessions in the series will take place between Monday 2nd October – Wednesday 4th October.
Workshops will be 2.5 hours long and will take place on Zoom. Each session will have one comfort break.
*Participants are expected to attend all sessions.

Mon 2nd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Idea to Script, Script Development, Funding & Directorial Vision.
Tue 3rd October 18:00 – 20:30 – Applications, Pre-Production, Casting & Production.
Wed 4th October 18:00 – 20:30 – Post-Production, Festivals, Distribution & Career Development.

When booking you will only be able to select the starting date of the programme but please note that you will be booked on to all sessions of the series.
Who is this series for?
Ideal participants will have experience of directing at least one short film or have directed at least one staged play and be looking to direct more short film projects in the future.
Please note this series is for Midlands based directors and you will be required to provide your postcode at sign up.

Connect: Birmingham Industry Mixer
2023-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Bond, 180-182 Fazeley St, Birmingham, B5 5SE, United Kingdom
Delivered by Filming in England, Create Central, Film Birmingham and kindly hosted by The Bond, Filming in England Connect: Birmingham Industry Mixer aims to unite regional based crew, supply chain businesses and supporting local partners across Film & TV.
In these challenging times, our networking evenings are a unique opportunity for local networks to connect, for alliances to develop and thrive. Promoting job creation and best practice, we want to celebrate all the brilliant content Birmingham has produced, and champion the local talent and businesses essential in creating a vibrant production hub in the West Midlands of England.
Everything from Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1, BBC’s Man Like Mobeen and Netflix’s Enola Holmes are just some of the productions that have recently called the West Midlands home.
Whether you’re freelance, a production company, related business, broadcaster or a studio, come along, and hear what our organisations are doing to help you and your business…
Why attend?

Meet potential crew based in the West Midlands of England and the Birmingham area
Meet domestic production companies who may be hiring
An opportunity to meet and network with facility houses in attendance offering postproduction, kit hire, accountancy services etc

Be part of an event that connects industry and local partners, promoting diverse collaboration and best practice across the sector.
Come along and join us to hear about how our organisations are committed to ensuring that when opportunities arise, we’re here to connect you. Our networking nights welcome and celebrate Film & TV crew from all backgrounds and experience levels.
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Filming in England is part of Creative UK Group. Our Filming in England team are the first port of call for productions looking to film in England, outside of London. Funded by the BFI, our national team offer free comprehensive production support to feature film and high-end TV. Working alongside our Film Office partners and our Regional and National networks, we are on hand to help at every stage of production, from early feasibility to post.
Create Central is a private sector trade body that brings together some of the region’s most successful TV, film, games and wider creative content business leaders. Through Create Central they work with national and regional partners to create an agile and responsive network to turbo-charge the creative content sector in the heart of the UK.
Film Birmingham is Birmingham City Council’s Film and Television office. They are committed to making filming in the West Midlands as easy and efficient as possible by providing a one-stop shop for filmmakers’ production needs. The team handles a wide range of queries from international and domestic productions and work closely with them to find locations and crew across the region and offer a comprehensive range of services to help them meet their requirements.
If your company or facility house would be interested in sponsoring a crew night, please contact Sam Rifkin, Crew & Facilities Manager (National), email samantha.rifkin@creativeengland.co.uk telephone 07526463104
If you have any accessibility requirements for the event, please let us know at samantha.rifkin@creativeengland.co.uk or marc.gallagher@creativeengland.co.uk
Bullying, Harassment & Racism:
We will be operating a zero-tolerance policy on any bullying, harassment or racism at this event. Attendees in breach of this policy will be asked to leave by venue security.

Worcester Film Festival
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-07 | Multiple Venues
Welcome to year 3 of Worcester Film Festival, where we’ll be returning to our prestigious venue at The Royal Porcelain Works. We have some big plans for this year, so watch this space (and our website and social media) for news. For now, we can promise more of what has made this event such a success the past couple of years – a launch event, film screenings, Q&As, networking evenings, talks and awards gala.
Over the past couple of years we’ve had the pleasure of screening a UK premiere of a film that opened at TIFF, an awards gala hosted by acclaimed actor Mat Horne, networking events sponsored by the Royal Television Society and Birmingham Film Market, a talk by composer Murray Gold, funding and pitching sessions by Greenlit, Q&As with some of our officially selected and shown over 150 of your films from 36 countries… and we’re just getting started.
This is an event for filmmakers and film lovers alike! So, whether you’ve joined us previously or are new to our festival, we look forward to meeting you.
Venues include Royal Porcelain Works, Spin The Black Circle, The Sociable Beer Company, The Swan Theatre, and Tonic.
See you there!

BFI London Film Festival on tour
2023-10-04 - 2023-10-15 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
The festival isn’t exclusive to London. Once again, their fabulous partner cinemas will bring audiences around the UK a thrilling line-up of BFI London Film Festival films.
LFF films screening at the Midlands Art Centre are:

Saltburn
The Royal Hotel
Earth Mama
May December
Housekeeping for Beginners
Robot Dreams
The Mission
All of Us Strangers
Eileen
20,000 Species of Bees
How to Have Sex
Birth/Rebirth
The Holdovers
Omen
The End We Start From
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

SCREENING DATES/TIMES TBC

CHAiNZ + Q&A
2023-10-06 18:15 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
CHAiNZ is a dramatic and artistic short film that explores generational trauma within the black community, passed down from parent to child.
Rem Conway joins forces with Christian Emanuel and Olivia Walters to produce an event that explores the themes of forgiveness, pain and parental trauma.
This free event showcases a powerful exhibition of art, photography and film in both the cinema and theatre spaces and includes a Q&A with the creative team hosted by BBC radio presenter Nikki Tapper.
Entry free, but booking is essential.

Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that we do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. See more information about Relaxed Screenings here. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.
Duration: 60 mins
Age: 15+
Year of Release: 2023
Director: Rem Conway

The Old Oak + Q&A with Ken Loach
2023-10-13 18:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Rumoured to be the final film of acclaimed British director Ken Loach, The Old Oak is a moving and powerful drama that shows the ways fear and hope can define and drive a community. In a northern former mining town, pub landlord TJ keeps the pub The Old Oak running thanks to a handful of loyal regulars. He observes their increasing frustrations at the deprivation in their local community, and the simmering tension that forms around the arrival of several refugee Syrian families who have been housed in the area. That anger is exacerbated when TJ strikes up an unlikely friendship with Yara, a young Syrian photographer.
Following I, Daniel Blake and Sorry We Missed You, Ken Loach completes his ‘North East Trilogy’ in the same highly emotive register, fearlessly exploring uncomfortably honest stories with a deep compassion for his and screenwriter Paul Laverty’s characters. Heartbreaking, but never without hope, The Old Oak is a striking reminder of why Ken Loach is, and always will be, one of the UK’s most important filmmakers.
The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with Ken Loach. Hosted by Professor Roger Shannon.
Price: From £13.50

Short is Beautiful Film Festival
2023-10-16 - 2023-10-17 | The Core Theatre Solihull, Theatre Square, Touchwood, Homer Road, Birmingham, B91 3RG, United Kingdom
Solihull Council and Culture Solihull are proud to present the very first Short is Beautiful Film Festival, in association with IMA Festival. This exciting new short film festival gives both established and new artists the chance to try out new ideas, concepts, and ways of working. Short is Beautiful is an exciting opportunity to support and develop filmmakers from across Solihull and the West Midlands.
The festival will take place across 16 and 17 October at The Core Theatre Solihull, with a programme of industry panels, workshops, and screenings.

Cine-Excess 2023
2023-10-18 08:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00 | The Electric Cinema, 47-49 Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4DY, United Kingdom
Cine-Excess is an annual international film festival and conference.
An international conference (with options for online and in person attendance) – 18th-20th October 2023
Accompanying guest filmmakers, UK theatrical premieres and exclusive screenings – 18th-27th October 2023
Featured Events include: Hellraiser — An Unholy Reunion of Cenobites
Confirmed Guests Include: Doug Bradley (Pinhead Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II) – Exclusive Cine-Excess Delegate Q&A/Recorded Address
Nicholas Vince ​ (The Chatterer, Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II), Barbie Wilde (Female Cenobite, Hellbound: Hellraiser II), Simon Bamford (Butterball, Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II) – Live on stage at the Birmingham Electric Cinema Thursday 19th October from 7.30pm
Live online Keynote Speaker: Professor Barbara Creed (University of Melbourne), marking the 30th anniversary republication of The Monstrous–Feminine.
with the festival’s established mission to integrate academic and industrial film perspectives, this year’s theme of ‘Raising Hell: Demons, Darkness and the Abject’ focuses on landmark scholarly texts as well as anniversaries and restorations of cult cinema classics that deal with this subject.
Supported by Birmingham City University, Arrow Video and The Electric Cinema.

Goodness Gracious Me - From Writing to Screen
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:30 | ICC (International Convention Centre), Broad St, Birmingham, B1 2EA, United Kingdom
DESIblitz Literature Festival 2023
Join us for an incredible evening and discover what it took to write the ground-breaking hit BBC comedy ‘Goodness Gracious Me’.

Who can believe it’s been 25 years since we were told to ‘Kiss My Chuddies’, since we were introduced to ‘Surjeetaaaaa,’ ‘Mr Everything Comes From India’, and learnt a guaranteed way to end any debate with, ‘How big is his danda?’ We have never quite looked at an aubergine the same way again! But it takes more than memorable catch phrases to make a hit comedy, especially one that goes on to become an acknowledged TV classic. Actors Nina Wadia and Kulvinder Ghir, alongside actor/writer Sanjeev Kohli, take centre stage this evening. Find out what it was like to be part of this ground-breaking team, how to develop ideas into plans, plans into scripts, then finally see those scripts come to life on screen.
Tickets: £10

Sales & Distribution Masterclass
2023-10-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Venue TBC
MATCH FIT – PERFECT YOUR PITCH
*FREE TO ATTEND FOR SUCCESSFUL BFTM 2023 APPLICANTS
Birmingham Film & TV Market presents a Sales & Distribution Masterclass, led by industry professionals Smash Media. This is a great opportunity to fine tune your pitching skills, enhance your understanding of the business side of the film industry, and maximise your chances of striking a production deal on the day of the market.

Birmingham Film & TV Market 2023
2023-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 | The Grand Hotel, Colemore Row, Birmingham, B3 2BS, United Kingdom
BIRMINGHAM FILM & TV MARKET 2023

This film industry event provides the opportunity for one-on-one meetings between filmmakers and film & TV investors/ distributors, leading to film & television acquisitions, and production and distribution deals.
IF YOU’RE GOING TO MAKE IT, MAKE IT IN BIRMINGHAM!
BFTM is a marketplace event that provides opportunities for filmmakers and investment and distribution bodies to connect and close production deals. Completed films and television projects, those in development or production stage, as well as film concepts – we want to give more stories the chance to be told in their best way possible.

*IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING!

The registration fee is non-refundable and does not grant you access to the Market day.
Once submitted, your project(s) will be in consideration to be entered into the 2023 Birmingham Film & TV Market.
Successful applicants will be notified directly once accepted.
Successful applicants will be subject to £250.00 fee (minus the submission fee) to attend the Market Day with a minimum of three pitch meetings.
If you have registered your project on the Smash Platform, you can get access to further funding/ investment sources. Proceeding with those would be subject to Smash’s terms and conditions.

APPLY DIRECT TO BFTM

Fill out the application form via the link HERE.
Add up to 3 projects at any stage from development to post production.

Early Bird Submissions Open – 31.01.2023
Early Bird Submissions Close – 31.03.2023
Regular Submissions Close – 31.07.2023
Notifications from 31.08.23
Payments to be finalised by 07.10.23

Any questions, please contact us on admin@birminghamfilmmarket.co.uk
GOOD LUCK!

Reel & Meal: Hocus Pocus
2023-10-31 13:30 - 15:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Reel & Meal isn’t just for adults. This Halloween, we’re hosting a special family friendly Reel & Meal event that will see a screening of the classic spooky comedy Hocus Pocus accompanied by a meal fit for young and old alike. Fancy dress is encouraged!
Hocus Pocus stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three 17th century Salem witches accidently conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters. The 300-year-old trio sets out to cast a spell on the town and reclaim their youth – but first they must outwit three kids and a talking cat…

Download the Hocus Pocus Menu.
Please add your meal after selecting your cinema tickets. Please be seated in KILN for your meal at 12pm, and then head over to the cinema after your meal for the film.
On the booking path, please select the cinema tickets you want and the preferred food options. Select one option per person. No vegan or gluten free options are available for this event. Please let us know of any allergies in advance by contacting us via info@macbirmingham.co.uk.

Duration includes trailers and adverts. Please note that we do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. See more information about Relaxed Screenings here. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.
Price: From £14.00
Duration: 111 mins

The Black Country Horror Shorts Film Festival 2023
2023-11-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Ruskin Glass Centre, Wllaston Rd. Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4HE, United Kingdom
The Black Country Horror Shorts Film Festival is a festival for short HORROR films of around 10 minutes.

Now in it’s fourth year, we are proud to present our festival of short horror films.
Our panel of Judges, will choose the best 15 films, which will be screened on the night. All those films will receive an OFFICIAL SELECTION Laurel and a certificate. The best four films will receive a RUNNER UP Laurel and one film will receive a glass trophy and a WINNER laurel
The event date is November 11th doors open at 6.30pm and will be held at The Ruskin Glass Centre in Stourbridge.

Birmingham Film Festival 2023
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-26 | Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Birmingham Film Festival is an international film festival held in Birmingham, England, showcasing and recognising talent on a world stage.
All screenings and many events are free to attend.
Held every November and including features, shorts, documentaries, screen plays, TV pilots and music videos on our main theatre screen, as well support events with special guests.
Distributors, producers and press from all over the world will be on hand to view the films screened and there will be the chance to network with them at the festival too. Many of the industry’s top companies and film schools will also be in attendance offering advice on education and career opportunities.
Other events and networking opportunities will be announced closer to the date. These will include seminars, Q&As, conventions and memorabilia expos.
There will be a high calibre panel of special guest judges, from various areas of the industry, who will review the nominees’ entries and select the winners at the festival’s closing event. The award ceremony will be held at a high-profile venue in the city and be an open ticket event.

Birmingham Film Festival Launch Party 2023
2023-11-17 19:00 - 23:30 | Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
A classy, fun and exciting night for those looking for a bit of Hollywood glam with Brummie style!
The festival launches with music, drinks, and a chance to connect and network with the industry elites. Plus a few famous faces to be spotted.
