Let’s Make Films – London | Speakers, Film Networking, Pitches Night

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Meet filmmakers, find your crew, and get your next film moving.

Pitch ideas, discover new tech, and connect with collaborators ready to make films happen.

Let’s Make Films is built on a simple idea: films don’t get made alone.

We bring together like-minded creatives — and turn ideas into real projects.

This isn’t just another film event. It’s a space for people who want to:

1. Make films
2. Learn how to make better films

This session helps you connect, collaborate, and move projects forward through:

• Industry speakers sharing real insight and experience
• Focused networking — films, crew, skills, and opportunities
• Festival and project collaboration opportunities
• Opportunities to get involved in Let’s Make Films and future events

Projects and collaborations are already coming out of these events.

Many of us have been to film events in the past, but it's rare to meet writers, actors, directors, virtual production technicians, VFX artists, sound mixers, colourists etc, all in the same room.

Get your creative juices flowing and meet people across the full spectrum of filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production.

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Peter Richardson is a filmmaker and Professor of Creative Industries at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is Co-Director of StoryFutures, a centre dedicated to advancing innovation in storytelling and emerging technologies.

StoryFutures works with world-leading partners across film, immersive media, and creative technology — helping shape the future of how stories are told.

Peter is a leading researcher in virtual production and cinematic visual effects, and a Co-Investigator on the £51.1M CoSTAR National Lab based at Pinewood Studios.

Before academia, he spent 20 years in the film industry directing music videos, commercials, operas, documentaries, and feature films.

StoryFutures | CoStar

Presentation:

CoSTAR — The UK’s R&D Lab for Creative Technology and Immersive Storytelling

Peter’s talk will provide an overview of the work of the CoSTAR National Lab (CNL) based at Pinewood Studios. Giving you a deep dive into the Virtual Production technology on offer to the UK’s creative workforce.

The talk also showcases some recent projects including the world’s first virtual production film shot over a 5G network.

Peter also looks at how the range of cutting edge technologies and techniques being developed at the CoStar National Lab can help new generations of filmmakers.

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Andy Harris is a UK-based prop maker specialising in automation and interactive prop design for film, TV, and stage. His work focuses on creating fully functional, responsive props that:

• Reset instantly between takes
• Maintain continuity
• Interact dynamically with actors and environments

Automated Film Props

Presentation:

Props That Tell the Story - When Objects Become Characters

In this session, Andy explores how props can go beyond set dressing to actively drive storytelling. By focusing on “show, don’t tell,” he demonstrates how practical, working props can communicate character, stakes, and world-building directly on screen.

From hero objects to fully interactive builds, this talk highlights how in-camera solutions can:

• Improve performance authenticity
• Reduce reliance on VFX
• Save time and production costs
• Create more engaging, believable scenes

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Lee brings a passionate and versatile approach to the entertainment industry, spanning games, film, sport, hospitality, and automotive. With a career rooted in creativity and strategy, he has led teams, managed major budgets, and delivered standout projects across global markets. His work includes producing shorts, trailers, live-action content, events, and immersive game experiences, alongside shaping development pipelines and fostering successful partnerships with third-party studios.

Throughout his career, Lee has collaborated with world-renowned studios and talent, contributing to projects for companies such as Bandai Namco, Warner Bros., Paramount, EPIC and Sega. He has played a key role in launching iconic titles and franchises including Dark Souls, The Witcher, Elden Ring, and Pac-Man. His experience also extends to presenting to influential stakeholders and creators, blending creative vision with commercial impact.

Driven by innovation and storytelling, Lee continues to push boundaries across both interactive and live-action formats. From developing original concepts like “Driving Theory Training” for Nintendo DS and the interactive “PAC-MAN Stories,” to producing stand out live-action campaigns for major game launches, his work consistently delivers memorable audience experiences. He approaches every project as an event—focused on creating meaningful, standout moments, while championing collaboration and bringing out the best in creative talent.

Victory Films/Victory Games | Makinarium

Presentation:

Three industries, One Mission. Empowering creativity in games, film, and props.

Lee Kirton will discuss his dynamic career that has included video games and major film licenses, including The Terminator, Mission: Impossible, The Chronicles of Riddick, and The Matrix. In this talk, he explores how he started working in games, shaping storytelling and creative direction across two industries that increasingly overlap.

He’ll examine how live-action filmmaking techniques are being used to elevate game marketing and audience engagement, showcasing standout creative campaigns such as Little Nightmares II, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, and RoboCop: Rogue City.

Lee will introduce the work of Victory Films and its collaboration with Makinarium, showcasing how they bridge the worlds of film and games through cutting-edge production. He’ll also discuss their commitment to nurturing the next generation of creatives through initiatives like The Forge and Makinarium Academy—offering aspiring talent opportunities to learn, connect, and step directly into the industry.

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Proposition Studios is East London's home for culture and creativity.

A non-profit arts organisation supporting artists through:

• Studio spaces
• Exhibitions
• Workshops
• Professional development opportunities

Proposed Schedule (guidelines only - potentially subject to change)

6:00PM - Doors Open and General Networking(arrive by 7PM)

7:00PM - Intro to the evening by Gavin and Rob

7:05PM - Speaker 1 - Peter Richardson (Storyfutures/CoStar)

7.50PM - Break

8:00PM - Speaker 2 - Andy Harris (Automated Film Props)

8:40PM - Speaker 3 - Lee Kirton (Victory Films/Games & Makinarium)

9:20PM - Elevator Pitches (share your needs!)

9:30PM - Open Networking

10:00PM - Event Ends

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We hope to see you there.

Gavin, Robin, Andrew

Let's Make Films

PS. A HUGE thank you to Proposition Studios

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The Let's Make Films Audience

The audience at Let’s Make Films is deliberately diverse.

You’ll find:

• Industry professionals working on large-scale productions
• Self-shooting filmmakers with years of hands-on experience
• Content creators producing for fast-moving platforms
• Students exploring where to specialise
• Specialists with deep technical expertise

What connects everyone is a shared goal: to make better work — together.

MORE ABOUT LET'S MAKE FILMS

At its core, Let’s Make Films exists to:

1. Help people make films
2. Help people make better films

Whether you’re working on a zero-budget shoot or a large-scale production — or developing your own ideas on the side — you’ll find people here to connect with.

Future opportunities include:

• Taster sessions on new filmmaking technologies
• Screenings with crew discussions
• Script and film challenges
• Workshops and masterclasses

Projects are already emerging from these events — with collaborations forming in the room.

• 🎟 Advance booking recommended — spaces are limited
• ⏳ Bookings close approximately 24 hours before the event
• 📋 Waitlist opens if the event sells out
• 🚶 Walk-ins available only if space allows
• 🔞 18+ event
• 🎥 Event is not recorded or streamed
• 👥 Please provide names for multiple ticket bookings in advance

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FINAL NOTE

If you’re looking to:

• Meet the right collaborators
• Find your next project
• Or finally get something made

This is where projects begin.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Proposition Bethnal Green, 279 Cambridge Heath Road, London, United Kingdom

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