Film Production Links

• Film Production and Casting News
• London Film Production Websites
• UK Film Funding
• UK Film Production Websites
• UK Film Festivals
• Film Download/Streaming

Film Production and Casting News

• Production and Casting Report
  The entertainment industry's leading resource for actors, agents, technicians and service providers.
• British Film Magazine
  The British film world on one site - Britishfilmmagazine.com is designed to celebrate British films and Britishfilm talent acting in and making films around the world.

London Film Production Websites

• Film London
  Film London is the capital's film and media agency. We sustain, promote and develop London as a major international film-making and film cultural capital. This includes all the screen industries based in London - film, television, video, commercials and new interactive media.
• Film London Artists' Moving Image Network
  The Film London Artists' Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) supports London-based artists working in moving image in all its forms. We work in partnership with other organisations to provide: funding, events, seminars, advice, surgeries, residencies, training and workshops.

UK Film Funding - UK Organisations offering funding for British films.

• UK Film Council
  The UK Film Council fund script development, film production, short films, film export and distribution, cinemas, film education, culture and archives, festivals and audience support schemes.
• Film London
  Film London offers financial support to film-makers through a variety of schemes.

UK Film Production Websites

• The British Film Institute
  The BFI (British Film Institute) promotes understanding and appreciation of Britain's rich film and television heritage and culture. Established in 1933, the bfi runs a range of activities and services.
• BECTU
  BECTU is the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas.
• Directors Guild Of Great Britain
  The Directors Guild Trust and the Directors Guild of Great Britain work together to promote and support directing across all media: film, television, theatre, radio, opera, commercials, music videos, corporate film, multimedia and new technology. The Guild hosts events and training, produces and sponsors publications, has a respected public voice on arts and media policy and is a forum for members to meet and share experience and skills.
• PACT
  Pact is the UK trade association that represents and promotes the commercial interests of independent feature film, television, children's & animation and interactive media companies. Headquartered in London, Pact has regional representation throughout the UK, in order to support its members.
• Film Distributors' Association
  Film Distributors' Association Ltd. (FDA) is the trade body for theatrical film distributors in the UK - the companies that release films for UK cinema audiences.
• Medialex
  A Lifeline for Media Professionals, in conjunction with a network of Media Lawyers and Business specialists and by way of a wide range of desktop resources.
• New Producers Alliance
  Established in 1993, the NPA is a national membership organisation and registered charity dedicated to providing essential training and networking opportunities for filmmakers. Led by industry professionals, the NPA assists independent filmmakers in developing their skills, contacts and creativity in line with working industry practices.
• Equity
  Equity is the UK Trade Union representing professional performers and other creative workers from across the spectrum of the entertainment, creative and cultural industries.
• Skillset
  Skillset is the industry body which supports skills and training for people and businesses to ensure the UK creative media industries maintain their world class position.
• Talent Circle
  Jobs, casting, resources & industry news for those working in indie film or production.
  The first choice for film professionals, filmmakers, production staff, actors and film talent.
• The Knowledge Online
  A definitive source of contacts within the film, TV, video and commercials production industries.
• Shooting People
  Get advice and find work in the industry through daily email bulletins and Keep up to date with indie film news.

UK Film Festivals

• Birds Eye View
  We showcase the best features, documentaries and short films made by women around the world, alongside a Retrospective celebrating the pioneering women of cinema and an Innovation programme exploring the creative possibilities opened up by new technology.
• SCI-FI-LONDON
  SCI-FI-LONDON is the UK’s leading genre event and an internationally recognised launch pad for genre movies.

Film Download/Streaming

• zzizzl
  zzizzl is an new way to enjoy short films and videos. Our focus is to enable independent creators to get there work out there as well as earn money each time you choose to buy their film or video.
• Chew TV
  Chew TV is a place for young film and TV makers across the world to showcase their work. It is an internet TV channel run by and for young people. As well as being the place for hot new talent in digital media, Chew TV gives a voice to young people and provides a unique platform and network for young people to connect and share ideas.
• CrushedPlanet
  CrushedPlanet's unwavering mission is to feature original content from top artists and emerging talents, while allowing those artists to retain all the rights to their work and receive the majority of fees paid to view the work.