Holding events across the Midlands and Online, our BFI NETWORK team are committed to meeting filmmakers across the region and providing valuable opportunities to attend talks, information sessions. and build your network. 

We will be popping up in cafes, bars, venues, and online spaces across the region for informal networking events to help you connect more with your local film community, as well as provide opportunities to hear more from us about training opportunities and funding available. 

If you have a filmmaker meet-up or community you feel we should know about or would like us to visit, let us know at bfinetwork@filmhubmidlands.org and we shall do our best to work it into our plans. 

Upcoming Events

EDF Info

Early Development Fund - Information Sessions

WHERE: Online
WHEN: 17th, 24th and 31st October, 14th November 12:30pm

Join us to hear more about the Early Development Fund and ask any questions you may have to help strengthen your application.

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Early Development Fund - Meet the Alumni

WHERE: Online
WHEN: 21st October 2025, 6.30-7.30pm

Hear more about the fund, as well as your chance to hear from the previous recipients of the fund on tips for a successful application and ask them questions about their experience and projects.

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Early Development Fund - Application Form Walkthrough

WHERE: Online
WHEN: Tuesday 28th October 2025, 6.30 - 8pm

Join us for an online walkthrough of the application form, answering your questions and exploring how to put your best foot forward.

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Early Development Fund - Telling Your Story Concisely

WHERE: Online
WHEN: Monday 3rd November 2025, 6.30-8pm

We will be joined by Laura Jayne Tunbridge, who will be sharing tips and tricks on how best to express your ideas and tell your story in the limited application space.

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Midlands Mixer - Stoke on Trent

NEW DATE: Tuesday 4th November
WHERE: The Woodman, Stoke on Trent

We've got a new date for our postponed Stoke Mixer, so join us on the 4th for an evening of building new connections with filmmakers from your local area.

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The Ceremony Screening and Roundtable

WHEN: Wednesday 18th November, 5pm
WHERE: Broadway Nottingham

We will be holding a filmmaker roundtable with director Jack King and producer Holly Bryan ahead of a special screening of debut feature The Ceremony.

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