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

BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund Information Session

Introducing BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund

Wednesday 18th February I 6pm - 7.30pm I Online

An opportunity to learn more about BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund, as well as hear from some of the fund alumni about how they put together a successful application and film

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BFI NETWORK Short Film Fund Information Session

Speed Networking - Nottingham

Sunday 22nd February I 4.30pm - 6.30pm I Nottingham Contemporary

Join us for a fun Sunday afternoon of speed networking. We can't promise to solve all your team problems, but we can promise you will make a lot of new Midlands filmmaker connections.

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Speed Networking - Online

Wednesday 25th February I 6pm - 7.30pm I Online

If you can't make out Nottingham Speed Networking (or can't get enough of networking) we've got a second online edition to support you making new connections with fellow Midland filmmakers.

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Short Film Fund Application Walkthrough

Wednesday 4th March I 6pm - 7.30pm I Online

We will be talking through the Short Film Fund application form question by question, sharing how we assess the applications and answering any questions you might have along the way.

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Mixer - Edited

BFI NETWORK X Borderlines Film Festival Mixer

Sunday 8th March I 4.30pm - 6.30pm I The Courtyard, Hereford

We will be at Borderlines for our annual filmmaker mixer following the Open Screen screening. An opportunity to network with local filmmakers as well as to hear more about our funding.

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Short Film Fund Budgeting Workshop

Wednesday 11th March I 6pm - 7.30pm I Online

We will be walking through a working budget for a short film, giving you top tips on completing the budget section of you application form as well as equipping you with knowledge for your short.

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Quick Question Friday

Quick Question Friday

Friday 13th March I 9am - 6pm I Online

Got some quick questions for the final week of Short Film Fund applications? We've cleared a day of our calendar for a whole day of 15 minute slots to answer those last quick questions you might have

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Midlands Industry Day (1)

BFI NETWORK X BFI Film Academy Industry Day 2026

Saturday 14th March | 10.30am Onwards I Broadway Cinema, Nottingham

A day of panels, screenings and an industry fair for filmmakers and film programmers at Broadway Cinema, Nottingham.

Reserve your spot