Please note - timings for the below sessions are subject to change. Further speakers will continue to be added.
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Registration/coffee
45 mins
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BFI - NFT1
5 mins
Matt Mueller, editor-in-chief, Screen International
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BFI - NFT1
50 mins
The UK Independent Film Tax Credit, officially known as enhanced AVEC for lower-budget films, is in the works. Experts who are helping to create it and those who are cash-flowing it, will provide insights and discuss any potential challenges around its effective implementation.
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BFI - NFT1
50 mins
Independent UK film producers working on very different projects will discuss tactics for thriving in a difficult market, raising money from the private sector, the importance of bringing fresh voices into the industry and their efforts to ensure film sets are healthy places to work for all.
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BFI - NFT1
50 mins
Is the feelgood factor back for UK indie film? Leading UK-based producer/financiers with their sights set firmly on supporting commercial local films look at opportunities in the market, the kinds of projects they are looking for, the ways they are investing, and what makes a project and partnership right for them.
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BFI - NFT1
55 mins
Recipients from the programme’s three funding strands – international co-production, international business development and international distribution – will talk about how they have benefitted from UKGSF funding and structured their projects to access support.
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BFI - NFT1
45 mins
Leaders from facilities around the UK will talk about working with indie filmmakers when space is at a premium and costs are rising. They will explain the benefits their focus on sustainability and the groundbreaking production techniques they offer.
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BFI - NFT1
50 mins
Leading producers, talent and sales agents talk about the skill of putting together UK projects with talent who can help to raise the finance. Topics to be discussed will include how a talent agent decides what to put in front of their clients, what makes a UK talent “bankable”, the current state of the international market and breaking down barriers to entry for diverse, fresh talents.
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BFI - NFT1
50 mins
Hear from leading distributors about how they marketed, released and achieved box-office success with recent UK independent features. Why are some films connecting with audiences, what’s not working so well, and what is making the difference?
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BFI - NFT1
5 mins
Matt Mueller, editor-in-chief, Screen International
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Networking reception (until 18:30)
55 mins
Networking drinks sponsored by Film London
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