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10 British film and TV productions from the BFI London Film Festival 2024 that you won’t want to miss. Now in its 68th year, the BFI London Film Festival (LFF) rolled out the red carpet this October to showcase some outstanding productions from all over the globe.  As always, my excitement to see all the […]

Independent film festivals in the UK that aspiring filmmakers can enter and how these festivals are thriving, despite financial challenges. Independent film festivals offer a range of opportunities for filmmakers, actors and writers to engage in the arts, develop their craft and gain recognition in what can be a very tough industry to get a […]

We look at six unmissable British productions from this year’s BFI London Film Festival In October 2023, the annual British Film Institute London Film Festival celebrated its 67th year. Returning to in-person screenings and a popular online platform, the festival brought feature-length, short form and episodic new releases to audiences up and down the country. […]

Tips for producing and funding a short film, and how to apply to short film festivals by Justin McDonald Creating your own work is an important part of finding your way in the industry today. With the UK film and television industry now one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, and recent statistics […]

What to keep in mind when you’re planning to bring a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Taking a show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe isn’t something to be done on a whim. It takes months of preparation and planning to make sure everything runs smoothly, and even then, there’s plenty that can be forgotten or overlooked. […]

Top tips for making an inclusive, accessible Edinburgh Festival Fringe show and how to communicate your access needs as a performer Making theatre accessible and inclusive is vital, but it isn’t always easy – especially when it comes to putting on a show in a historic city like Edinburgh when old, often inaccessible buildings become […]