The Film Industry Network: Filmmaker Pro and Actor Pro Pass

Grab your pass for the Film Industry Network:

🎟️ Filmmaker Pro Pass

Level up your festival experience with full 2-day access to:

• All film screenings & industry talks
• Indie Film Forum access
• Film Pitch Fund finalists' presentations
• 1:1 mentoring session with an industry expert
• On-site Film Workshops
• Free course: Festival Promotion & Distribution Strategies
• Film Festival Radar Workshop to support your film festival strategy and journey within the festival circuit (Free credits bonus to attendees)
• Red Carpet Meet & Greet reception

Perfect for directors, producers, and creators ready to connect, learn, and grow.

🎭 Actor Pro Pass

Step into the spotlight with 2-day access designed for actors looking to connect and grow:

• All film screenings & industry talks
• 1:1 or paired career advice with an industry expert
• Entry to the Indie Film Forum
• Red Carpet Meet & Greet reception
• Film Pitch Fund finalists' presentations (great for spotting roles & collaborators)
• Mentoring, Speed Dating
• Stage Combat Workshop, Actor / Director Workshop

Ideal for performers seeking visibility, insight, and meaningful industry connections.

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

Network with fellow filmmakers, industry professionals, and film festival finalists and get the chance to establish enduring connections that can shape your professional path.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to connect and collaborate with fellow filmmakers, actors, film producers, and indie-film career mentors.

Whether you're scouting for talented cast and crew, exploring exciting new projects, or keen to delve into your next funding application, this event provides the perfect setting to discuss your current and future endeavours, all while enjoying a drink in a vibrant atmosphere surrounded by inspiring individuals. All of this within the framework of a diversity-driven, auteur-focused, independent, and international film festival.

Irrespective of your level of experience, whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or just starting in the industry, we warmly invite everyone to attend.

We kindly invite you to specify your current job title and/or career aspiration at checkout. This information helps us serve you better.

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Take a glimpse at the captivating moments from our previous events:

Info: An introductory session introducing safe, camera-ready combat techniques and the fundamentals of performing convincingly on blue screen. Participants will explore physical storytelling, eyelines, and working with invisible elements.

Info: This practical workshop is designed to help directors and actors build stronger collaborations. Learn how to communicate effectively, shape performances, and create a trusting, creative environment on set in a timely manner. Ideal for emerging directors looking to deepen their understanding of actor-director dynamics and improve performance outcomes.

Info: Ideal for filmmakers who have recently completed a short film or are approaching the end of post-production and preparing for distribution. This course will cover:
- How to identify and target the right festivals for your film
- Strategies to build your own exposure and audience
- Navigating traditional and online distribution channels
- Crafting a compelling and effective festival submission
- Delivering the correct screening formats (e.g. DCP files)
- Assembling a professional and impactful Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
- Understanding the landscape of equity finance, film funding, and distribution models
- Approaching investors, financiers, and sales agents with clarity and confidence We will email you direct access to the course once the festival begins.

Info: Join WEX Photo Video at the MiraBan UK Film Awards. Get hands-on with some of the latest tech, including the new Nikon ZR and Blackmagic PYXIS, chat with our B2B team, and enjoy exclusive deals available only to attendees.

We’re excited to showcase a curated selection of demo cameras at the event — a feature that reflects our commitment to hands-on learning and genuine industry engagement. Our goal is to give filmmakers meaningful access to industry-standard tools in an environment focused on education rather than sales.

Our team will be on hand to offer insights, answer questions, and guide you through the gear. While this isn’t a commercial showcase, guests are welcome to make use of any optional exclusive vouchers or follow-up opportunities offered by our partners

Info: Discover how the Filmmaker Trust-Check helps filmmakers assess festivals before submitting. Film Festival Radar brings together key information on festival credibility, transparency, filmmaker support, prizes, venue screenings and submission practices — helping you make more informed choices and avoid wasting money on festivals that may not be right for your film.

Info: Jay Manari is a non-binary, award-winning director specialising in period drama, romance, and coming-of-age storytelling. With experience across independent cinema and high-end TV, Jay brings a strong visual and emotional voice to screen. In June 2025, they joined the Directors UK Inspire Cohort, having previously been named 'Filmmaker of the Month' by My First Job in Film (June 2024). Jay began working in Europe and the U.S. in 2014, collaborating with LA producer Ed Polgardy, and later in the UK with series producer Jon Jennings, assisting directors including Ben Taylor (Sex Education) and Amanda Brotchie (Gentleman Jack). Since August 2025, Jay has been shadowing on ITV dramas while also working on 'The Rings of Power' Season 3.

Info: Guy Allon is an independent UK film producer with over ten years experience in producing high quality original content for the corporate, commercial and entertainment industry.
Coming from a line producing background he's well versed in all aspects of production and has extensive experience working in Europe and the Far East.

Info: Richard Stride is an award-winning filmmaker and theatre director known for bold storytelling and rich, character-driven work. His recent projects include directing the short film Reined In for Golden Dust Pictures and co-writing the upcoming feature Invisible.

With an extensive screen portfolio, Richard has directed and produced a wide range of films — from Follycle, Grim War on the Beach, and Cracked to documentaries such as Casting for Titanic Remembers for the BBC. He has also served as Assistant Director on major historical productions including The Last Duel and Charles Dickens 200.

Info: Eva Blackwell Rogelj is a Mancunian/Slovenian writer and director based across London and the North of England. Her work interrogates gendered power in modern language, movements, and spaces with a portfolio of narrative shorts and experimental work. Logline: A girl wakes up by a lake with no memory of how she got there. But as she tries to find a way to escape, memories come flooding back. Funded by the MiraBan Independent Film Fund. Selected by Aesthetica Film Festival.

Info: Short, timed meetings where creatives and industry professionals rotate through quick one-to-one conversations. They’re designed to help people make fast introductions, pitch ideas, and build new working relationships in a focused, efficient setting.

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Ealing Picturehouse, Ealing Picturehouse, London, United Kingdom

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