Mometu, the streaming platform dedicated to supporting independent voices in film and entertainment, has announced the launch of its very first Mometu Short Film Contest. This competition offers filmmakers the chance to showcase their short films, with the top entry receiving a $5,000 cash prize and a distribution offer from the streamer. The contest is […]
With more than 4,300 film, TV, and cinema workers responding to its 2024 Looking Glass Survey over the summer, the Film and TV Charity has released headline data that shows mental health is worsening for many when measured against the 2022 survey. The 2024 survey reveals that 35 per cent of respondents describe their mental […]
Untold numbers of people dream of working in the film industry. To many people, though, this seems like an elusive dream. Only the rich and already famous seem to be reasonable candidates for the industry. Particularly in a big, glamorous city like London, many people probably believe that an exciting career in film is probably […]
Women in Film & TV (WFTV) is amplifying its commitment to female leadership with the launch of the second annual WFTV Fearless Leadership Programme, expanding this year’s cohort from 8 to 12 senior women blazing a trail across the industry. As the media landscape evolves, this programme, in partnership with Sunbelt Rentals UK and Ireland, […]
Tunespotter, a destination for ‘music moment’ search and fan engagement at the nexus of film, music and pop culture, has announced the acquisition of What-song.com, the search engine built on the largest collection of movie, TV show soundtracks, and playlists on the internet. The acquisition proactively engages this growing appetite for music discovery in entertainment […]
India Week, a weeklong celebration of culture, innovation and collaboration, takes place from June 29th to July 6th. This vibrant event brings together thought leaders, industry experts and creatives from India and the UK to explore critical topics across various domains. The UK is a home-away-from-home for Indian film and entertainment opportunities. The Film Conclave […]
New figures estimate that £9.5 billion (€11.2bn) of investment in London is expected to be generated over the next five years as a result of Film London support for film, TV and animation production. This in turn would add over £1 billion in additional GVA for London over the same five-year period to 2028-29. Coinciding […]
The Pitch Film Fund has announced that it is open for submissions for its 2025 film fund with entries closing on September 27th. Now in its 16th year, The Pitch Film Fund is one of the biggest short film funds in the UK, with its annual adaptation challenge to see re-envisioned thousand-year old stories brought […]
Theatre, film and television agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates has announced the appointment of Hannah Linnen. A dynamic agent with two decades of experience, Hannah joins the organisation with immediate effect. Linnen joins Casarotto having previously worked at 42 Management & Production, where she looked after her own roster of writer and director clients, co-established […]
Sarudzayi Marufu, executive producer and founder of Euras Films, has warned that M&A deals in the US media and entertainment sector could significantly harm the financial viability of grassroots film productions in the UK. Marufu’s statement follows Sony’s $26 billion bid for Paramount, which if successful, would make the Japanese conglomerate a majority shareholder. Paramount […]