BFF Film and TV Conference Day

Welcome to the BFF Film and TV Conference Day happening at Fazeley Studios on November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM

🎬📺 Get ready for a day filled with exciting panels, workshops, and networking opportunities with fellow film and TV enthusiasts. Whether you're a filmmaker, actor, or simply a fan, this event is perfect for anyone passionate about the world of entertainment. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from industry experts. See you there!

Guest and line up subject to potential change

Info: Join us for coffee and chats with other media and creative business leaders. Guest speakers will join us a range of organisations including BFI, Producers Forum and RTS

Info: Industry experts Matt Falck (promotions and advertising), Simon Brew (Film journalist) and (TBC) join us for a Q&A discussing the techniques, methods and needs of promoting films in the modern era. From traditional media outlets to the latest online methods, our panel have insight about it all that will be invaluable and intriguing.

Info: BFI representative (TBC) and film makers Skye Cheema and (TBC) are our guests on a panel delving into the process and challenges of securing BFI funding for your next short film. The ever changing landscape makes it a challenging task but our guests are here to talk through their experiences and knowledge to give you the best chance of succeeding.

Info: Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, Justin Edgar is a renowned director from Birmingham. In 1998 he directed the short comedy Dirty Phonecalls for ITV's First Cut scheme. As with all of his work it was shot in his native Birmingham. It became a worldwide festival hit and won the 1998. Justin's career is one of great inspiration and success and his recent work with 104 films shows what a champion is for people and of course his home town of Brum.

Info: Getting over the challenges that many don't even know exists for actors takes something special. Bring on Abbie Hills, an accomplished Talent Agent, Writer, Actor, and Access Coordinator in the film and TV industry, with over a decade of hands-on experience. With casting director / Producer Jo Stanhope and (TBC) this Q&A discussion will give insight and advice on how to navigate an ever tougher industry.

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