Film Industry Network UK

11/12/2022

Short film Finding Wilson is raising awareness of mental health in young adults on its global festival tour following a UK theatrical release earlier this year. Learn more about the film 👇
https://filmindustry.network/short-film-finding-wilson-seeks-to-raise-awareness-of-mental-health-in-young-adults-and-ptsd/39707

13/08/2021

Candid Broads announces casting of Bronagh Waugh and Ceallach Spellman in upcoming short film ‘WoMum’

Candid Broads have announced their new lead cast for upcoming short ‘WoMum’ that will be shot in the UK based on an original idea and to be directed by Holly Stevens, as well as written by Kieran Bourne.

31/07/2021

UK Film Review Festival official selections to get VOD distribution deal

London-based film reviews website and annual film festival, UK Film Review, will provide their 2021 official film selections with a VOD distribution deal via UK Film Channel.

27/04/2021

The film has been split into 15 parts in order to be put onto the blockchain. The owner of the NFTs will receive the corresponding original digital negative.

30/03/2021

Do It Creative Studio have finished post-production on upcoming indie horror feature film ‘The House on the Cliff’ as it prepares for the film festival circuit later this year.

08/03/2021

Business West supports the TV and film industry to keep the camera rolling overseas

Since the end of the Brexit transition period, firms are facing several changes when trading with Europe. The film and TV industry can now choose to use an ATA Carnet when transporting goods temporarily into EU countries or transferring them through the EU to non-EU or other countries.

02/03/2021

An outstanding win for Fadi Awad at this year’s European Cinema Festival

Madrid hosted this year’s European Cinema Festival with the screening program and winners announced on Friday 26th February. Among them were three music videos in competition for the multi-award and multi-chartered artist Fadi Awad.

27/01/2021

Fact Not Fiction Films short form documentary film ‘Aerotoxic’ to be voiced over by legendary actress Marina Sirtis

Fact Not Fiction Films has confirmed that their forthcoming short form documentary film ‘Aerotoxic’ will be voiced over by actress Marina Sirtis.

11/01/2021

Writer/director Nina Kojima to release new Brexit Documentary

Feature length documentary film on Brexit currently in production is set to draw on the knowledge of world-leading experts from academia, giving their assessment on the situation.

11/01/2021

Female-led production companies Candid Broads and Broken Flames to team up for mental health pic ‘Smudged Smile’

'Smudged Smile' will focus on Zoe, a joyful teenager whose infectious love for life elevates everyone around her.

15/12/2020

Who is Sterling Chandler? Meet the teenage photographer who has shot for Gucci & GQ

Sterling Chandler is a 17-year-old British photographer & model from Greenwich in London. Sterling has worked with musicians from The Specials to Che Lingo.

14/12/2020

Sterling Chandler, the 17-year-old photographer in shoot for British GQ

Sterling Chandler, the 17-year-old teenage music and fashion photographer took to Instagram sharing incredible images of Activist Patrick Hutchinson from a shoot for the British GQ Men of The Year Awards hosted by Jack Whitehall in association with Hugo Boss.

02/11/2020

Uprise MED adapts its business to help film productions stay safe during the pandemic

Uprise MED, a UK based business that offers digital LED strips and wellness tech to creative businesses and the wider industry, has launched its online e-commerce brand to provide PPE equipment.

05/10/2020

TikTok star Holly H announced as Cybersmile Ambassador

Holly H has been announced as an Ambassador for Cybersmile, joining a host of stars in support of the charity.

09/09/2020

'Ruth', a short film by New York writer/director Alex Rollins Berg, will make its UK premiere 10-13 September at the New Renaissance Film Festival, where it is nominated for Best International Short.

25/08/2020

'Das Boot' rising star Joachim Foerster sets eyes on the UK despite Brexit hurdles

Joachim Förster, who recently starred in Sky’s original series 'Das Boot', has set his eyes on the UK and signed to one of the country’s leading talent agencies despite concerns about Brexit and Britain's future relationship with the EU.

22/08/2020

Fact Not Fiction Films appoints Emily M. Smith as director of mental health/PTSD short 'Finding Wilson’

‘Finding Wilson’ written by Viv Young and being made in partnership with the Lucy Rayner Foundation is scheduled to start principle photography in September in West Sussex, England.

06/08/2020

The London Independent Film Festival announces 2021 Edition

The London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) will celebrate its 18th annual edition in 2021 as it opens submissions from today.

29/07/2020

Alien fantasy short film Three Little Hearts released on Amazon Prime

Director Nina Kojima’s award-winning short film brings an important message in the form of an alien fantasy story for children.

09/07/2020

Worthily Films delivers probably the first UK short production to shoot post lockdown

It turns out that it is possible to shoot a short film with a cast and crew of over twenty while still following British Film Commission (BFC) guidelines.

08/07/2020

Fact Not Fiction Films announces short film production ‘Finding Wilson’ in partnership with The Lucy Rayner Foundation

Fact Not Fiction Films have announced the production of their next short film ‘Finding Wilson’ in partnership with The Lucy Rayner Foundation to raise awareness of mental health and PTSD.

07/07/2020

Short documentary 'Kalani - Gift From Heaven' a cinematic masterpiece

Filmmaker Nuno Dias’ latest short documentary film on renowned bodysurfing champion Kalani Lattanzi is a stunning look at one of the world’s most extreme sports.

23/06/2020

UK cinemas set to reopen

The UK film industry is slowly returning to normal with productions restarting and cinemas preparing to reopen.

02/06/2020

Photogram AI’s Alice Camera, a novel AI camera being built in Britain, is about to change the game for photographers and filmmakers.

Photogram AI’s solution to the camera industry's woes is the Alice Camera™, a novel AI camera being built in Britain from the ground up.

26/05/2020

Filmmaker Konstantin Ermakov turns dining room into epic Doritos commercial

Discover how this video director turned his dining room into the set of a high budget commercial.

18/05/2020

What do you think of the latest trailer for Spike Lee's new film 'Da 5 Bloods'?

Netflix has released its latest trailer for Spike Lee’s new film "Da 5 Bloods" which reveals an insight into the R-rated movie that pays homage to Hollywood classic “Apocalypse Now.”

04/05/2020

Film production companies and creative businesses can get a free loan starting from today in the UK . .

UK film production companies and creative businesses can benefit from a new loan scheme from today.

22/04/2020

Artist Dr Suzi Morris calls for public support of the Imperial College’s COVID-19 Fund in public service announcement video produced by Fact Not Fiction Films

UK artist Dr Suzi Morris is asking the public to help support the Imperial College London’s COVID-19 Research Fund.

25/03/2020

The London Independent Film Festival has announced the winning films from this year's official selection.

17/03/2020

Just in: An update from Idris Elba on his experiences with Coronavirus. How have you been affected?

Idris Elba spoke live on Twitter today to give an update on his situation and to give encouragement to people facing isolation.