Are you a filmmaker, screenwriter, or producer looking to gain ground in the film industry? London Breeze Film Festival invites you to join our celebration of diversity, creativity and passion this week from 23 – 27 October.
This week marks the beginning of our biggest film festival to date. Hosting unmissable events across West and South West London, we invite you to immerse yourself in five days of film screenings, Q&As, guest panels, immersive experiences, key networking events, and more for filmmakers and passionate moviegoers alike.
The spotlight event:
Industry Day takes place this Thursday [24 October] and aims to support and encourage creative professionals to network and learn more about all stages of the filmmaking processes. Either for those who are at the initial stages of launching a career, or established creatives looking to refine their skills and make valuable connections, this event offers a wealth of insights and opportunities to foster growth and collaboration within the industry.
“Industry Day connects all filmmakers from all genres with industry professionals, whether first timers or those who are seasoned in the industry – there will be lots to learn with entertaining debates and exciting sessions throughout the day”
The Industry Day begins at 9am with a networking breakfast at the Olympic Studios in Barnes. Then cycle or bus to catch the My SMASH Media pitching presentation and workshop at Riverside Studios for 10:30am.
From 11am to 1pm, there is free time to catch the Spatial Storytelling immersive experience in the foyer gallery of Riverside Studios (find more information below).
Writing and Directing for the Screen: From 1pm to 1:50pm, listen to the award-winning filmmaking duo Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor, BAFTA nominated director and writer Alex Kayode-Kay and award-winning documentary filmmaker Tamana Ayazi discuss the auteur nature of being independent filmmakers.
Funding Your FIlm: From 2pm to 2:50pm, the multi award-winning documentary filmmaker and producer Jane Ray, filmmakers David and Michael Groom and Alex Kayode-Kay discuss ways and means of funding your film.
Distributing and Marketing Your Film: From 3pm to 3:50pm, Founder and CEO of Together Films Sarah Moses is joined by LBFF alum and director of the successful feature film Granada Nights, Abid Khan, to discuss the work of a distributor, including when and how filmmakers should seek distribution.
From 4pm to 5pm, there is an opportunity to be the audience of a pitching competition, where five finalists will pitch their documentary proposals to a panel of experts from the industry, Christine Molloy, Sarah Modes and the CEO of streaming platform WaterBear, Sam Sutaria.
To end the action-packed day, Industry Day Pass holders and panel guests are invited to come together in the cinema bar downstairs at Riverside Studios for complimentary drinks and networking from 5pm to 6pm.
“Tickets are going fast, so make sure you don’t miss out”
What else to expect from London Breeze Film Festival this week:
The festival kicks off on Wednesday, 23 October, with a gala opening film, In Camera, at our flagship venue, Riverside Studios. This premiere event sets the tone for an exciting week ahead, showcasing remarkable talent and storytelling. Director Naqqash Khalid and star cast members will join us on stage after for a Q&A.
Come along to The Arches in Battersea to view screenings of four short film programmes from selected filmmakers who submitted to LBFF and are in competition. From 2:30pm to 6:30pm on Thursday and Friday, see how you would choose to win in both UK and International categories.
Watch Ibrahim Nash’at’s critically acclaimed documentary feature, Hollywoodgate, at Phoenix Cinema. This event has a special recorded introduction by Nash’at and is followed by a discussion between Jane Ray and Tamana Ayazi.
Walk into Spatial Storytelling, our FREE immersive show from 12pm until 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday at Riverside Studios. We explore the potential of narrative space through the extension of virtual reality headsets and interactive media. This showcase brings together sixteen projects from MA Animation, MA Digital Direction and MA Information Experience Design and features a mix of virtual reality, augmented reality, video games, custom software and performance pieces.
Two screenings of Kensuke’s Kingdom at The Garden Cinema each day this weekend offer our young audiences a chance to see the British animation feature film as part of our Impact Day and Family Day programmes. On Saturday, meet the co-director and animator Kirk Henry in a Q&A following the screening, and on Sunday, participate in a FREE animation children’s craft activity.
Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, already established, or just jumping into the fun this weekend, there is something for everyone this week so click here to see everything we offer.
