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The Essentials
Must-See Films for Lesbian Visibility Week

Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with our curated list of must-watch films showcasing lesbian and queer women’s lives, relationships, and self-discovery. Lesbian Visibility Week is a week for coming together in sisterhood and letting those not fortunate enough to live as their authentic selves know, “You’re not alone. You have a community, and we are waiting […]

diversity/inclusivity
film
short films
The Industry
Adrien Brody as 'László Tóth' in 'The Brutalist' staring at the camera with industrial sparks
‘Conclave’ and ‘The Brutalist’ Win Big at the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025

Conclave and The Brutalist lead the awards with four wins, while Wicked, Emilia Pérez, A Real Pain, Dune: Part Two, Anora and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl each receive two. The winners of the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 have been announced. The ceremony, hosted by Spotlight member David Tennant, took place at the […]

awards
film
news
The Industry
Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott host the announcement of the 97th Oscars® nominations
Nominations for Oscars 2025 Announced

Emilia Pérez leads the pack with 13 Oscars nominations, while The Brutalist and Wicked earn 10. The most anticipated event in the film industry is back for its 97th outing, with nominees announced today (23 January) live from Samuel Goldwyn Theater through a global live stream. Netflix’s Emilia Pérez is the front-runner of the nominees, […]

awards
film
news
The Industry
Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in 'Conclave'
Nominations Announced for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025

Conclave, Emilia Pérez and The Brutalist lead nominations for the EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025, with Anora, Wicked, Dune: Part Two, A Complete Unknown and Kneecap among other nominees. The EE BAFTA Film Awards nominees have been announced at a ceremony presented by Spotlight members Will Sharpe and Mia McKenna-Bruce (who won last year’s BAFTA […]

awards
film
news
Making Work
Silhouettes of a film crew on set
How to Find Funding for Your Short Film

Explore the best ways to get funding for your short film project in the UK and find out what costs to budget for when turning your vision into reality. Creating your own short film can be a long, perilous journey full of ups and downs – the type that can sometimes tempt you into believing […]

finances/legal
short films
starting out
The Industry
The back of an audience
The Rise of Independent Film Festivals in the UK

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 […]

festivals
film
short films