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 UTC | 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.

ACTORS UK - BFF Festival Mixer
2023-11-24 19:30 | Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham, B4 7XG, United Kingdom
Actors UK are back at the Birmingham Film Festival for 2023. The Festival Mixer follows a day of seminars and works shops as part of the Birmingham Film Festivals conference day.
Join us for a fun night as we celebrate an amazing day and week at the BFF.
Music, drinks and great people galore! And there’s always someone still to network with!

Reel & Meal: City Of God
2023-11-24 20:30 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
As chosen by head chef Karle Morgan, this is a rare cinematic outing for Fernando Mereilles and Kátia Lund’s brutal 2002 feature, preceded by a meal inspired by Brazilian cuisine.
City Of God follows two boys growing up in a violent Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood who take very different paths. Rocket, a poor kid too frail and scared to become an outlaw, but also too smart to be content with an underpaid job, becomes a professional photographer. Then there’s Lil Dice, a kid the same age who dreams of being Rio de Janeiro’s most dangerous criminal. Before long, he will be.

Download the City Of God 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 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 £35.00
Duration: 124 mins
Age: 18+
Origin: Brazil (subtitled)

WFTV Awards 2023
2023-12-01 | London Hilton Park Lane, 22 Park Ln, London, W1K 1BE, United Kingdom

BAFTA Film Awards 2024
2024-02-18 | Venue TBC
BAFTA confirms the timeline for the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards, with the ceremony to be held on Sunday 18 February. The BAFTA Film Awards brings together British and international talent to celebrate the very best of film over the past year, and the filmmakers, cast and crews who bring them to life on both sides of the camera.
First held in 1949, the BAFTA Film Awards have grown to become one of the biggest events in the global film calendar. The 2024 edition will make the arts charity’s 75th film awards. The 2023 BAFTA Film Awards were watched by a peak of 3.8 million people nationally via BBC One – the show’s highest ratings since 2019, and over nine million views of BAFTA social content from the night, alongside broadcasting internationally.
Voting takes place over three rounds: Longlisting, Nominations and Winners, by the academy’s global voting film membership – comprising over 7,500 industry creatives. The organisation’s latest membership survey data can be found here.
BAFTA’s eligibility criteria, voting and campaigning rules are annually assessed to ensure they are robust, fair and evolve alongside the ever-changing industry landscape. The key dates for the 2024 Awards are as follows:
w/c 12 July 2023 – Awards Rulebook Published
Friday 8 December 2023 – Round One voting opens
Friday 5 January 2024 – Longlists published; Round Two voting opens
Saturday 6 January 2024 – The BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles
Thursday 18 January 2024 – Nominations announced; Round Three voting opens
Sunday 18 February 2024 – BAFTA Film Awards

Borderlines Film Festival 2024
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-17 | Various Locations, United Kingdom
2024 promises to be our biggest edition ever with a huge array of world and independent cinema on the Big Screen at 23 independent venues spread across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Malvern and the Welsh Borders.
Our fabulous venues offer a wide range of viewing experiences, and with more than 68 titles to choose from, you can get into the full festival feel by immersing yourself in cinema over 17 days. As ever, we thank our venue partners, The Courtyard Hereford, Malvern Theatres, Ludlow Assembly Rooms, Kinokulture Cinema, Richard Booths Bookshop cinema in Hay-on-Wye, and we are delighted to welcome back multi-arts centre The Regal Tenbury Wells, housed in a beautiful art deco cinema initially opened in 1937. Flicks in the Sticks and their network of village hall and market town venues provide unique experiences, bringing world class cinema directly to their local rural communities.
None of this would be possible without the enthusiasm of our audiences and the continued support of our funders: the BFI awarding funds from the National Lottery, The Elmley Foundation, and Hereford City Council. Our dedicated sponsors, new and returning, are an important and vital element in the Festival and we ask you to support them where you can.
Naomi Vera-Sanso
Festival Director

Reel & Meal: Napoleon Dynamite
2024-03-15 20:30 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Cult movies don’t come any more cult than this 2004 indie comedy, following the curious life of teenage misfit Napoleon (Jon Heder), who spends his days fighting with his brother Kip and avoiding his Uncle Rico.
Our Reel and Meal event will offer a menu inspired by this wonderfully weird film, so think quesadillas and tater tots.

Please note: there will be no ads or trailers before the film begins at 8.30pm.

Please be seated in KILN by 7pm for your meal. 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. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

Oska Bright: Best Of The Fest
2024-03-17 15:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
A pick’n’mix of highlights from Oska Bright 2023, the world’s leading festival for films made by or featuring people with learning disabilities or autism.
With less than 5% of disabled people working in the UK film industry, Oska Bright Film Festival is driven to make change happen. Working internationally with industry partners and funded by the BFI, their team produces the BAFTA and BIFA qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival, that puts people with learning disabilities or autism where they should be – on the big screen.

Booking info

Duration includes trailers and adverts. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

BFI NETWORK Shorts School
2024-03-18 13:00 - 2024-03-21 15:30 | Online
Welcome to BFI NETWORK Shorts School! A free four-day series of talks for emerging directors, writers and producers working to towards a short form project and those interested in applying to the next round of the Short Film Fund. During the talks, you will hear from successful filmmakers who have received funding from the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund, as they share their valuable insights and creative processes, plus Q&A’s.
The line-up of guest speakers include;
Monday 18 March

1pm – Ntando Brown, Writer/Director, My Brudda

Tuesday 19 March

1pm – Suga Sappiah, Writer/Director, Ratthum (Blood)

Wednesday 20 March

1pm – Timi Akindele-Ajani (on crafting treatments), Writer & Director, Guests

Thursday 21 March

2.30pm – Networking & Roundtables (on Toucan Events)

You will have the chance to join roundtables and view short films that have come through the Short Film Fund. Most excitingly there’ll be a relaxed networking session where you can meet and connect with your peers and potential collaborators.
If you are looking to be inspired for your next creative project, join BFI NETWORK Shorts School!
NB: Sessions will be recorded and available for those who sign up. Programme itinerary, with Zoom links will be sent to registrants by Friday 15 March.

Get down to This Town!
2024-03-19 | Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 3DQ, United Kingdom
Exclusive red-carpet screening for Steven Knight’s new BBC drama in Birmingham

Members of the public are invited to a free glitzy red-carpet preview of the brand-new BBC series ‘This Town’, created and written by Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Knight. Made by Kudos and Nebulastar for the BBC, it’s the story of an extended family and a group of young people who are drawn into an explosive and thrilling music scene in the Midlands in the early 1980s.
The star-studded event, which takes place at the Birmingham Town Hall on Tuesday 19 March, includes an exclusive screening of the first episode, followed by a panel discussion with Steven himself, Paul Whittington the director of the series and cast members Michelle Dockery (Downtown Abbey, Anatomy of Scandal), Eve Austin (You, Our Ladies) and more.
Fans can apply for tickets on the BBC Shows and Tours website. The ballot will remain open until 11.55pm on Sunday 10 March. Spaces are limited and participant tickets will be selected from a ballot at random.

RICKY SUE AND A TRIP OR TWO SCREENING
2024-03-20 19:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
National treasures Ricky Tomlinson and Sue Johnston first appeared over 40 years ago on our screens as husband and wife Bobby and Sheila Grant in ‘Brookside’, and then we fell in love with them again as Jim and Barbara in the iconic ‘Royle Family’.
And now they are back! And they’re coming to Birmingham!
We can’t tell you how excited we are that the legends that are Ricky and Sue are joining us for a very special event where they will delight us with the stories about their new series, Ricky, Sue and a Trip or Two. The duo will be taking three road trips, to show each other some of the places that shaped their lives. And, like any good road trip, there’ll be some diversions along the way, as they explore new places, try new things and meet some famous friends.
You are invited to join us at the Midlands Art Centre on Wednesday 20th March at 7pm for a special screening of the Midlands episode of the series.
After the screening Ricky and Sue will be joined on stage by Channel 4 Commissioner, Jayne Stanger and Creative Director of Nine Lives Media, Jazz Gowans and this fabulous panel will give us a special insight into the making of what promises to be a brilliant series.
To book your place please visit the RTS website.
This event is free to attend. Due to anticipated demand you may only book 1 place for yourself. All guests must book a place. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Please note this is not a Meet and Greet event and filming of the content is not permitted.
The three-part series Ricky, Sue & a Trip or Two is a commission for More4 from Nine Lives Media in Birmingham and LA Productions in Liverpool, resulting from Channel 4 and Create Central’s More4 the West Midlands development fund.
The series is commissioned as a result of Channel 4 and Create Central’s linear unscripted development initiative More4 the West Midlands, a partnership launched in April 2022 to forge stronger relationships between West Midlands’ indies and Channel 4 Commissioning to create more opportunities for creative talent in the region.

BFI NETWORK Midlands - Animation Short Film Roundtable
2024-03-21 18:00 | Online
An information roundtable for filmmakers working towards a Short Film Fund application for their animated short film

Online roundtables for Midlands Filmmakers 1
2024-03-22 12:30 | Online
With the Short Film Fund application window just around the corner, we are bringing back weekly online roundtables for Midlands filmmakers.
A chance to ask questions about the fund, gather guidance from your local talent exec and other filmmakers and hear from other writers, directors and producers working in the Midlands.
Please note, these events are not designed for networking or matchmaking but rather a chance to learn more about the application process and funding guidelines, however we will be welcoming contributions from in the room and there may be opportunities to share contact details and pick up the conversations afterwards.
Final event date is not indicative of the Short Film Fund application window, as more events may be added in the coming weeks.

SHORT STACK 2024
2024-03-24 16:00 | Broadway Cinema Nottingham, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, West Midlands, NG1 3AL, United Kingdom
Find the freshest upcoming filmmaking talent in the Midlands, network and build future collaborations at Short Stack 2024. We aim to support independent filmmaking talent from a range of backgrounds and experiences to give filmmakers a platform to show their work here at Broadway!

The best short films have made it into Short Stack 2024. Showcasing up and coming talent from the midlands.
We have put together a programme with an eclectic mix of genres, styles and budgets.
Short Stack is a platform for filmmakers to share their work and an opportunity for audiences to see fresh and original ideas on the big screen.
Join us on Sunday 24 March at 6pm and see our exciting programme on the big screen.
Followed by an opportunity for networking in the Mezz Bar.

Midlands Short Film Club presents Short Stack
Delivered by Broadway on behalf of Film Hub Midlands
Supported by the National Lottery

Kids Cinema Club
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29 | Mockingbird Cinema, Custard factory, Birmingham, B9 4AA, United Kingdom
The Mockingbird Cinema have got you covered for Easter half-term with the return of
KIDS CINEMA CLUB!Need something to keep the kids occupied next week? Look no further than
The Mockingbird!
In bringing back some of the best kids films of the past few months (and a brand new one!), consider entertainment covered this half-term.
And that’s not all… tickets are only £4.95!
Featuring brand new animation ROBOT DREAMS, musical origin story WONKA and the exciting, colourful and fun MIGRATION, make sure not to miss out next week and find more details/book below now!

Robot Dreams

Monday, March 25th
11:20am, 1:35pm
Tuesday, March 26th
12:10pm, 2:25pm
Wednesday, March 27th
11:20am, 1:35pm
Thursday, March 28th
12:10pm, 2:25pm
Friday, March 29th
11:00am, 1:15pm

Wonka

Monday, March 25th
12:20pm
Tuesday, March 26th
1:10pm
Wednesday, March 27th
12:20pm
Thursday, March 28th
1:00pm
Friday, March 29th
11:00am

Migration

Monday, March 25th
2:50pm
Tuesday, March 26th
11:10am
Wednesday, March 27th
2:50pm
Thursday, March 28th
11:00am
Friday, March 29th
1:30pm

Reel Brum 006
2024-03-25 18:30 - 22:30 | Fazeley Studios, Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Reel Brum is a network and creative hub for filmmakers of all levels based in Birmingham.
It is a 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.
Our 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.
Our events will involve networking, pitching, screenings and talks.
You can submit for April selection now – you can check criteria here: https://www.reelbrum.com/flatpack-x-reel-brum
Films will be considered for the Reel Brum strand at Flatpack Festival 2025
You can submit films to us via info@reelbrum.com
All ticket money is used to Fund Reel Brum Network Activity and is reinvested into the network film creation fund. We are strictly non for profit. Please note, we have slightly raised our ticket price to offset fees.
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.
Note: If you would like to attend but the fee would be a barrier please email Info@reelbrum.com to make arrangements

LOCATION
Fazeley Studios Digbeth, B5 5SE

Reel & Meal: Peter Rabbit
2024-03-27 14:00 | Midlands Arts Centre, Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham, B12 9QH, United Kingdom
Following on from our family-friendly Reel & Meal showings of Hocus Pocus and Elf, join us this Easter for an egg-stremely enjoyable way to spend a spring afternoon.
Watch a showing of the 2018 feature Peter Rabbit, preceded by a meal that would satisfy even the bottomless stomach of Peter and his furry friends.

Please be seated in KILN for your meal at 12.30pm. On the booking path, please select the cinema tickets you want and then the meal add-ons per person.
Please let us know of any allergies in advance by contacting us via info@macbirmingham.co.uk.

Duration includes trailers and adverts. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy. MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

The REP: Directors Link Up
2024-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 | The Rep, 6 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EP, United Kingdom
We’re excited to present this free, bi-monthly group for directors at any stage of their career. If you’re looking for an open and relaxed space to learn new directing techniques, get support from peers and share ideas, this is for you. At The Rep we are building a community of empowered directors in the West Midlands and we want you to be a part of it!
During these sessions, you will meet other directors to talk about topics affecting your area of practice, read scripts, discuss theatre shows and delve into directing approaches, theory and exercises. We will also give you a discounted ticket to see a show at The Rep after every session.
Led by The Rep’s in-house Associate Director Madeleine Kludje (GrimeBoy, City of a Thousand Trades) and featuring guest workshop leaders across the year, Directors’ Link Up offers a great place to connect and reflect.

Meeting Dates:

Wed 21 Feb, 5.30 – 7pm
Wed 27 Mar, 5.30 – 7pm
Wed 22 May, 5.30 – 7pm
Wed 17 Jul, 5.30 – 7pm
Plus a discounted ticket to see a show at The Rep straight after every session.
If you would like to be part of the Directors’ Link Up group, please fill in this online form here.

Have a question?

For any questions or queries, please email Talent.Development@birmingham-rep.co.uk with the subject line ‘Directors Link Up’. If you need subsistence to be able to attend, please e-mail and we will be able to discuss options.
We want to make this group as accessible as possible and encourage directors with lived experience of D/deafness, disability or neurodiversity to sign up.

Online roundtables for Midlands Filmmakers 2
2024-03-29 12:30 | Online

Producers Forum: April Meetup
2024-04-01 19:30 | Revolución de Cuba Birmingham, 8 Temple St, Birmingham, B2 5BN, United Kingdom
The Producers’s Forum has launched its 60 Second Cinema filmmaking contest. And you’re invited to come and see the first months entries, along with meeting fellow filmmakers and community members for the April meetup.
VENUE: Revolución de Cuba Birmingham
DATE: April 1st, 7:30 PM
WHO WINS On 1st April (no joke) we’ll screen the films at our meet up and the winner will be voted for by the audience on the night.
The winning filmmaker will receive £100 cash prize and of course the honour of being the first 60 Second Cinema winner.
Entry to the contest required attendance at the sign up event on 4th March, but if you do plan to attend any future contest and enter, please let us know by emailing us at: wmproducersforum@gmail.com
Connect with other filmmakers reflecting on last years successes and lessons learnt and hear what the community is planning for 2024. So whether you have a project to pitch , cast and crew to find , looking for your next opportunity or just to hang out with some cool creatives we hope to see you in attendance.

BFI NETWORK Midlands - Short Film Funding Application Form Walkthrough
2024-04-02 17:30 | Online
Join us for a session walking you through the BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund application form.
The session will talk through the key questions, supporting materials and information needed for your Short Film Fund application. We will be giving plenty of opportunities to answer questions as we talk through the form and so a great opportunity to learn a little more about making the most of your application and ensuring the right information is provided for each question.
The session is open to filmmakers based in the Midlands, and producers working with Midlands-based directors.
Please note, we will not be looking at budgets in depth during this session.

BFI NETWORK Midlands Online Mixer
2024-04-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Got an idea or script but need the team to work with on your short film? Or are you looking for projects to produce from filmmakers in the Midlands?
BFI NETWORK Midlands are pleased to present our latest dedicated online mixer for Midlands talent. Bring your ideas and join us on Zoom for a lunchtime of networking with other filmmakers in the Midlands.
We can’t guarantee to solve all your team dilemmas, but we can promise to hold a supportive space in which to share ideas, talk about projects and build your filmmaking connections.
