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Glasgow Film Festival will take place 26 Feb – 9 March 2025 and we're on the lookout for the most exciting new titles.

If you're a filmmaker, we want to hear from you! We are looking for features from Scotland, the UK, and around the world. Glasgow is one of the friendliest film festivals on the planet with a wide-ranging programme that celebrates every corner of world cinema and provides a fantastic showcase for the best of Scottish film. Perfectly placed in March for spring and summer releases, GFF has launched some of the best new films to the UK's film press and cinema market.

We're offering a discounted rate to those titles with a strong Scottish connection. To find out if your film is eligible please contact programme@glasgowfilm.org.

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Find out more here: https://www.glasgowfilmfest.org/submissions/

City of Angels Women's Film Festival: Sept 24-26th, 2024. Los Angeles, USA. 
 
City of Angels are actively accepting film and script submissions until September 6th, 2024 via Film Freeway. 

City of Angels Women's Film Festival is delighted for Women in Film UK members to submit their films to our festival and are offering members a 30% discount code which is: wftvlove30 on Film Freeway: https://filmfreeway.com/coawff.
 
Films of all lengths and genres made by women and or that have female identifying creative leads involved and/or strong female narratives are important to our festival, and we are eager to showcase international work coming from the UK. 
 

The 2025 BlueCat Screenplay Competition is now open for entries (feature screenplays and short screenplays). 

All entries submitted by the EARLY DEADLINE (August 13th) will get their written analysis by September 12th.

Every project receives written analysis at no additional cost.

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There will be two winners for both Feature Screenplay and Short Script.

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We also award the Fellini prize to the best international screenplay submitted.

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The two Winners will win $3,000 each and the Fellini Winner will receive $2000.

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The winners and finalists will be introduced to over four hundred literary managers and agents.

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• Early Deadline: August 13th, 2024. Feature Screenplay $65, Short Script $30.

• Regular Deadline: September 17th, 2024. Feature Screenplay $75, Short Script $40.

• Final Deadline: October 29th, 2024. Feature Screenplay $85, Short Script $45.

• Late Deadline: December 10th, 2024. Feature Screenplay $95, Short Script $50.

• Resubmission Fee by December 10th, 2024. Feature Screenplay $65, Short Script $30.

• Resubmission Deadline: January 21st, 2025.

• Resubmission Fee by January 21st, 2025. Feature Screenplay $80, Short Script $45.

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Find out more here: https://bluecatscreenplay.com/

The Pitch Film Fund exists to support emerging filmmakers. There’s a £65,000 production pot to make two films, plus training and development for entrants and finalists. ​ 

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Deadlines: 

• Early Bird – Free: 12 noon UK time, Monday 8 July 2024

• Standard – £30: 12 noon UK time, Tuesday 27 August 2024

• Late (Final submission deadline) – £65: 12 noon UK time, Friday 27 September 2024

Note: These fees are used to support filmmakers through our development awards. 

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You enter by uploading a two-minute video pitching your short film, based on a Bible story, verse or book.

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Find out more and enter here: https://www.enterthepitch.com/

ReelTime Media, along with King’s College London and WonderWorks at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden are part of a research project looking into childcare and flexible working. 

The data will be used to identify the benefits of flexible working, childcare and job-sharing for TV and film workers in the UK. They are also interested in hearing from people who don't have/have not yet had children.

Your data is anonymous unless you explicitly make it otherwise, and all data used in reporting will be done so anonymously. The results will be published in early 2025 - find out more here.

WFTV members Singer Studios’ debut VR game, The Pirate Queen with Lucy Liu, has been nominated for an Emmy! 

This narrative adventure is among five amazing VR experiences honoured with a nomination in this year’s Outstanding Emerging Media Program category.

A huge congratulations to Singer Studios from the WFTV team.

Berlinale Talents is the talent development programme of the Berlin International Film Festival, with project development labs taking place digitally in late January and an onsite summit with panels, discussions and networking opportunities during the Berlinale each February.

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Berlinale Talents is aimed at filmmakers, series and XR content creators with with an existing track record of work. We are currently open to 14 film disciplines, which you can explore below.

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Participation in Talents comes with the responsibility to share, and our entire programme is focused not just on what the experts have to offer, but what our Talents can bring to the group too. Each and everyone’s input and the interaction among the participants drive the sessions forward and are a valuable addition to the tapestry of the six days.

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For questions related to eligibility, tips for completing the application and much more, check out our FAQs. You can also find out more about the selection process in general here. 

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Applications for Berlinale Talents 2025 are now open.
Apply by September 4, 2024 at 12 noon CEST. 

Chapters Agency & Diary Service represents freelancers in Film, Drama and Commercials, both in London and regionally across the UK.

We are excited to announce we have now extended our regional crew representation to include Northern Ireland and applications are open.

Feel free to get in touch with an email and CV to cv@chapterspeople.co.uk or give us a call to find out more on 020 87471203.

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Thank you, Sarah, Nicky, Camille & Cam @ Chapters

http://www.chapterspeople.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/chapterspeople/

Imagine you could easily connect with other TV & film lovers for free in a safe place online without distractions or clunky user experiences? flickd is launching its free app in UK in July for iOS and Android users, hoping to transform the experience for TV and film enthusiasts across the world.

What is flickd?
flickd is an app for the TV & film community, a “movie/tv club 2.0” which includes both film and TV shows and delivers an intuitive and modernized user experience which puts its users first, alongside their favorite content. There is no single safe place built with film+TV lovers in mind, where users can openly share opinions and enter discussions with a user-first content-forward clean and modernized UX. flickd is a modern-day Goodreads but for film and TV instead of books – the user discussions and content are connected and at the centre of the app, letting film and TV fans discuss all aspects of the content in depth, learn from each other and share thoughts on specific scenes in a safe online setting.

Who founded flickd?

flickd was founded in 2024 by Matilde Neffe out of a strong need to create a user-centric app for all TV & film lovers like herself, to come together and have discussions around content, as well as track what they're watching in one single place. After 10 years at Amazon, Matilde decided to leave the company and pursue her passion for film & TV.
While at Amazon, she gained extensive experience at Prime Video, working with studios to integrate their content onto Prime Video's selection, and leading the team responsible for personalization and recommendation of content across iOS, Android, Fire TV and smart TVs. Next, she worked closely with startups at AWS and then with Product and Engineering in the development of the search functionality of the Amazon app on both iOS and Android, leveraging cutting-edge technology like automated speech recognition and GenAI technologies.

To sign up for the waitlist, submit your email here for an invitation in July: www.flickd.co.uk

For partnerships, questions or feedback you can contact Matilde directly on matilde@flickd.co.uk.

A production are looking to connect with CREW in all departments that are originally from, and/or are based in NORTHERN IRELAND for a short film. Two of our core creative team are female (and WFTV members) and we have a charming and funny script that’s inclusive of a diverse range of ages, races & gender. 

We would really love if this diversity extended behind the camera, so if you know of anyone who might be interested, 

please send us an email at afleetingshortfilm@gmail.com with a brief introduction.

Please note - this will be a paid position for a 2-3 day shoot in the NW of Ireland later this year. 

Member Vicki McKellar and her co-writer, Guy Masterson, are delighted to stage their play, 'The Marilyn Conspiracy' at The Park Theatre this summer. The play runs from 19th June to 27th July inclusive. 

https://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-marilyn-conspiracy

The cast includes Genevieve Gaunt (Marilyn Monroe), Declan Bennett (Peter Lawford), Susie Amy (Pat Newcomb), Sally Mortemore (Eunice Murray), David Calvitto (Dr Greenson) and Vicki (Patricia Kennedy-Lawford). 

The play is directed by Olivier Award winning and West End and Broadway director, Guy Masterson.

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, such as training fees, accommodation, care, disability access costs, equipment, software and travel.

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Bursaries are supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funds, by industry contributions to the Animation, Children’s TV,  Film, High-end TV and Unscripted Skills Funds. 

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Find out more here: https://www.screenskills.com/bursaries/screenskills-bursaries-apply-for-funding-to-progress-your-career/

Do you need somewhere to work, catch up with a colleague or have an informal meeting?

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We’re opening our doors, firing up our coffee machine, and unveiling our FREE open workspace right in the heart of Soho.

• Space is limited, so head over to our Eventbrite page (https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/film-and-tv-charity-workspace-3099069) to book your two-hour slot.

• You can book multiple slots for the same day (if you need a place to work for the whole day), and you can book up to three days per two-week period. 

• New slots become available for booking each Friday afternoon at 3pm.

We want our ground floor café to be a hub for the film, TV, and cinema community, so book a table, grab the free WiFi password, and spread the word!

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The Film and TV Charity should be your community. We want 22 Golden Square, London, W1F 9AD, to be your home.

WFTV members Zara Balfour, Larissa Bonaci and Dawn Sharpless have collaborated on short film Morning Star.

Morning Star takes you on a riveting ride through history. Set against the backdrop of 1940s Malta, this true story weaves together the magnetic tale of Christina, a British entertainer, and the fearless RAF pilot, Warby, whose love story unfolds amidst the impending darkness of World War II.

Starring Larissa Bonaci and Ben Lamb (The Gilded Age) and featuring rarely glimpsed historical archive footage, elegant design and an original musical score, "Morning Star" promises an unforgettable blend of romance and wartime suspense.

Find out more here: https://www.morningstarshortfilm.com/

View the press pack here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u-7VC9LTXiaxWnD40VwKbahczgqge1cg

Hi everyone, 

So far I've met some lovely people at WFTV networking events and I thought it would be a great idea to put together a WFTV Short Film Club group chat. This could be used to find collaborations, ask questions about funding or just general support and queries. 

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, please fill in the form below with your details. 

https://forms.gle/U53De2AoiMTCBmzt5

Thanks in advance! 

Casey 

Are you a Black/Black Mixed heritage woman or non-binary creative working or aspiring to work in Post Production?

Join the Black Women In Post Production Network for FREE!

By joining their community, you'll gain access to a wealth of resources, tools and support systems in a safe, inclusive digital space. 

Together, we're shaping the future of their industry by connecting Black female and non-binary talent to opportunity and building networks that are all too often out of reach.

Sign up here: https://bwipp.co.uk/join/

You'll receive an invite to their Community Hub and have the option to join their talent directory too!

For allies, advocates and industry friends that wish to support their work and be invited to their networking events, please sign up to their mailing list here.

Listen to BWIPP Network on Spotify: https://sptfy.com/bwipppodcast 

Watch BWIPP Network on YouTube: youtube.com/@bwippnetwork

Follow us on Instagram: @bwippnetwork 

Visit their website: www.bwipp.co.uk 

Contact us: hello@bwipp.co.uk

The Actors’ Children’s Trust (ACT) funds actors who are parents. ACT pays for children’s activities, support for specialist educational needs and disabilities, kit, IT and lots more.

ACT may be able to make work more feasible by paying childcare costs of up to £600 per child per month, or the cost of seeing your family when you are working away from home. You don’t have to be on benefits. Gross household income (plus general savings over £6k) should total less than £45,000 in the last 12 months. Charity grants are not taxable and don’t affect benefits.

Send the confidential contact form on actorschildren.org or email robert@actorschildren.org.     @ActorsChildren

The three founders of Messy Collective are known as the Messy Women.

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We organise  events and online spaces in our own chaotic fashion because we ADORE the quirky, hot-but-doesn’t-know-it community we’ve accidentally built, and we want to help talented artists connect and create great work. And we do this alongside our ~actual jobs.

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🍾 We hate networking events so we run monthly drinks for writers and collaborators, plus other events.

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📱 We know it’s hard to find People Like Us, so we run a WhatsApp group for writers and collaborators to chat, celebrate and commiserate.

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📝 We know that brilliant work comes from chaos, so we created Messy Thoughts.

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😭 We love making memes so we have an Instagram.

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What will we email you about?

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Mainly we REALLY want to invite you to our parties and other events:

🎉 monthly drinks
💻 monthly writealongs
📖 workshops
🎙 live reads of new work
📺 screenings
🔮 writuals
🎁 more to come…

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Alongside that, we occasionally publish Messy Thoughts: reflections from writers and collaborators on the messiest parts of their artistic journey, or raw, unpolished pieces that won’t find a home elsewhere.

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We also share Messy opportunities and those from other companies, shout about the good work our members do, and support each other on this crazy journey.

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Basically: Be inspired. Become part of our community. Have fun. Make friends. Make your greatest art. Make #memories.

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https://messycollective.substack.com/