About this Event
As the industry evolves - with AI on the rise and traditional financing more challenging than ever - brands are becoming powerful partners for filmmakers in new and unexpected ways. But how do you navigate the shift between film, TV, and branded content? How do you speak a brand’s language and where do you find the right collaborators?
Join us at the Century Club for an engaging panel exploring how filmmakers can successfully work with brands, followed by relaxed networking. And if stepping into a busy room feels daunting, we will be on hand to help you make meaningful connections.
- Arrivals from 6pm
- Event starts at 6.30pm (panel discussion + Q&A)
- Networking from 7.30pm until late
Speakers will include:
Katie Hunter -
https://wonderhoodstudios.com/makers/about-us
Katie is co-founder and Managing Partner of Makers, Wonderhood Studios’ social content offering. The division leads on social creative for Waitrose, Fever Tree and Numan health as well has partnering with clients on content strategy and creative production.
After years in consumer PR and influencer marketing, Katie led social teams at Karmarama/Accenture Song and OMD UK.
She was one of Management Today’s 35 Under and is a founding member of Ok Mentor, a mentoring and coaching initiative for women in creative.
Oliver Murray -
https://olliemurray.com/
Oliver Murray is a writer, filmmaker and creative director crafting stories where culture and creativity collide.
He has collaborated with some of the most influential names in entertainment, including The Rolling Stones, Quincy Jones and The Beatles.
Alongside his film and television work for Disney+, the BBC and Sundance Selects, he directs bold, story driven campaigns for brands such as
Microsoft, Red Bull, Brompton Bikes and Braun. His projects have been recognised by BIFA, the Rose d’Or, Creative Circle, 1.4 and AICP.
Dan Löwenstein -
https://www.houseofcreate.co.uk/About
Dan has spent the last 2 years working extensively in vertical drama, successfully completing over 25 projects for leading platforms including ReelShort (Pride & Prejudice), DramaBox (Mafia Obsession), and JoyReels (My Rookie Agent) GammaTime (Royal Wedding Planner) . Drawing on his feature background, he consistently delivers high production value while operating within the fast-paced constraints of vertical drama schedules.
He has built a strong reputation in the space, being dubbed the “King of Vertical Drama in the UK” by Duanju News and selected to represent the format in The Guardian and other international press including Deadline, Variety as well as being coined as a big name in the space in Global Brands Magazine.
Dan is currently in development with two studios on new projects designed to expand and evolve microdrama storytelling for both existing and new audiences.
More speakers to be announced!
The panel will be moderated by Jessica from Off Script.
For this treat of an event, all tickets will be free.
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The event will run until late, so please do stay after the panel to say hello and network.
Looking forward to seeing you all in May.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Century Club, 61-63 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
