For anyone awaiting a response to their submission for our last Open Call (which closed in December) rest assured that we are still reading and will let everyone know the outcome as soon as possible. This may not be for another couple of months due to the record number of

Are you in Dublin next week? ☘️ If you like books, detectives, history and/or *free wine* then please hurry to Hodges Figgis Wednesday 7 May at 6pm to wet the head of my Victorian female detective book, & hear me & the lovely Clare Clarke tell sleuth-truths. Pls retweet! 🙏

‘The Emmys should recognise todays’ content creators as they are the studios of tomorrow.’ - Jonny Keogh relayed this from the head of YouTube #contentcreators #filmandtv #future

Sound bites from the during digital engagement with gamification session: Emotional connection & narrative are vital to keep people to come back over and over. All brands should build communities. Content creators can be part of that journey. C21 Media #ContentCreation

Understand the algorithm (YouTube) and the audience ie engagement (TikTok). Every platform behaves differently. Be purpose driven & relatable. Test & learn which can be learnt from data analytics - moderated by Spud Gun Studios C21 Media Snapchat Little Dot Studios Lounges.tv

Best stories don’t care on which platform they are shared. Social media platforms can be a great way to start on before expanding in other formats (& maybe attract money) - moderated by #JocelynEvans with ZANDLAND™ #matthewshea John Sweeney #georgiacatt at C21 Media

The best combination for a commissioner it is data & vibe. For the audience it’s not even the first few seconds that matter it’s the thumbnail & title so -5seconds! Evie Buckley at C21 Media #ContentCreation #creators #pitching

The trend for longer form content helps with character development & for a more compelling story. Brands prefer it as you can have more ad breaks! However the shorter or more constraints can enhance creativity. Perennial IP is that IP that makes money whilst you sleep! C21 Media

As producer using #AI, the goal is to protect IP & enhance creativity. Aim is to make the right governance & back office invisible. There’s great opportunities to innovate thanks to new tech & data insights whilst being aware of the risks - Damian Viel Banijay UK C21 Media

AI reproduces based on existing data it’s not (yet) creative! - Christopher Kenna Does this tool augment & enhance the creators’ creativity - Jonny at Hat Trick Lab AI can help projects being discovered eg AI pilot - Katharina Gellein Viken C21 Media #ContentCreation

If you are a producer who has had their VAT account hacked please read this Screen International article screendaily.com/news/uk-tax-au… #hmrc #vat #bfi #producersanonymous #pact

Call for Young Black filmmaker with a short film script - see below for info. Cash prize £5,000 ! 🎬

Submission Deadline: EXTENDED TO 18/5 Seize this opportunity to sit down and pitch your projects to the decision-makers. The next big thing is out there. Let it be yours. #FilmPitch #TVPitch #IndustryNetworking #StorytellingInnovation #DevelopmentOpportunity

Thank you for this insightful article Stephen Follows #trump #tariffs #hollywood #movies

Are you a Black or Global Majority-led UK production company with a slate of standout feature films? This is your chance to pitch directly to major international sales agents and distributors. BFI #FilmExport #FDA #supportindiefilm #freetoenter mysmash.media/ideas/no-passw…

A ScreenSkills bursary is a cash grant to remove the obstacles to getting into the screen industries or progressing your career once you’re in. You can apply for money to pay for most things that relate to work and continuing professional development. buff.ly/rs0n0mm

🎬 Thinking about attending Birmingham Film & TV Market 2025? Whether you're just starting out or deep in the industry, there’s a pass with your name on it 🎟️ You can find out more about what you get with each pass in our blog 👉 birminghamfilmmarket.co.uk/blog/f/which-p…

5 things you need to know about SMASH! #IPmarketplace #filmandTV #creativeindustries #storytelling

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION AND SHARE! Lambeth and Bromley Councils will either end CPIFF or, if we are lucky, make all nights a blanket 18 ending our proudest legacy of young creatives forging careers in the film and creative industries. chng.it/TrBDVT4ypv

PLEASE SIGN! After 16 years rating our own films, Bromley & LambethCouncil licensing depts now demand they need to watch and rate all our films and charge us to do so costing over £6,500. No film festival has this budget. #supportindiefilm chng.it/LXYVd85YWX