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Academy Award® winning film production company.

[Lou Macari @LouMacari10]

This is Micky Donovan who played drums in a band before losing his way in life and ending up in the Macari Centre. I visited him in hospital on Thursday and was planning to go back that night when they rang me. Another gone before his time, that is homelessness for you. RIP Micky

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Mustapha is an Executive Producer and Head of Production at Slick Films.

His Slick Tip?

Stick to your gut, and don’t shy away from discomfort.

That uneasy feeling? It’s usually a sign you’re stepping into something new.

#slickfilms #slicktips

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BOLTON FILM FESTIVAL 2025

Rocket Fuel, Egg Timer, and Familiar Stranger have officially been selected for this year’s Bolton Film Festival.

With this selection, all three are now BAFTA qualifying.

#slickfilms #boltonfilmfestival #shortfilmselection #baftaqualifying

[Slick Films @Slick_Films]

Congratulations to all the long listed scripts:

https://t.co/IfZKIoMp8u

[The Hollywood Reporter @THR]

Mark Gatiss-Starring Short by 'House of the Dragon's Freddie Fox Set for HollyShorts Film Fest (Exclusive) https://t.co/17SCmLzkMV

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The Painting & The Statue, directed by Freddie Fox and starring an all-star cast including Tanya Reynolds, Asim Chaudhry, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Mark Gatiss, will have its world premiere at the Oscar® qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival this August in Los Angeles!

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The Dartmoor Cowboy.

Set against the brooding landscape of 1950s rural England, it follows the solitary path of a local cowpuncher.

A tale of grit, spirit, and isolation from visionary director WIJ Travers.

#slickfilms #shortfilm #filmcommunity #newrelease #storytelling

[Network Ireland TV @NetworkIrlTv]

Watch award winning short film Roy, now streaming on our YouTube Channel.
@Slick_Films x @RachelShenton
https://t.co/3bZVAJNMcl

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We’re excited to be attending the HollyShorts Film Festival this August in Los Angeles!

HollyShorts has become a premier platform for independent filmmakers around the world, & is now proudly a BAFTA qualifying festival too.

#hollyshorts2024 #hsff2024 #hollyshortsfilmfestival

[Slick Films @Slick_Films]

Regular deadline is tomorrow!

Submit your script and get in the running for £10K, career-changing mentorship, and your shot at bringing your story to life:

https://t.co/O9XLNrEl32

#SlickFilmsFund #ScriptSubmission #EmergingFilmmakers

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The Slick Films Fund is proud to announce a new collaboration with @Backstage and @TheMandyNetwork

”Every filmmaker knows https://t.co/BjIl9D934a, FilmFreeway, and Coverfly - connecting with their network, is huge.”
- Chris Overton, CEO, Slick Films

https://t.co/L87VaaKmrR

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What makes a script actually stand out?

A Slick Films Fund judge breaks down what separates the great from the forgettable - and the mistakes that keep writers from winning.

Read it here:
https://t.co/jG4eirfRqK

#Screenwriting #Filmmaking #WritersLife #ShortFilm

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Breaking into the industry can be tough, so we’re offering a dedicated prize and hugely helpful industry resources exclusively for first-time filmmakers. Expert mentorship and invaluable resources.

https://t.co/yx4NQXAsTl

Tag a first-time filmmaker.

#SlickFilmsFund

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Join us Tuesday March 18th for an insightful session hosted by publicist Catherine Lynn Scott, leading over 38 Oscar® nominated shorts and nurturing 6 BAFTA and 8 Oscar® Winning campaigns alongside Oscar® Winning filmmaker Chris Overton.

Register here:
https://t.co/BQQ3fbSiyB

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Writers, directors, and stars of their stunning debut Laundreams - Evie & Amber are proof that bold storytelling can find its place when given the chance.

Emerging filmmakers: keep pushing, keep dreaming. The right support can make all the difference.

https://t.co/72ggIhhcdR

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Luke Shelley is a multi-award-winning British director and editor, recently longlisted for a BIFA.

See his work here:
https://t.co/6yS0o6xDKk

ley #BIFA2024 #Cinematography #ExperimentalFilm

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It’s a defining moment for Micky Donovan, who, after 35 years, is stepping up to play a drum solo once again at The Big Sleep Out - a challenge set by football legend Lou Macari to help him tackle his battle with addiction.

Register here:
https://t.co/IjKh4N6RnY

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Deadline tomorrow 20th Feb!!

https://t.co/vgvqMw9IDC

#SlickFilmsFund #FilmFunding #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #FilmmakerSupport #BoltonFilmFestival #EmergingFilmmakers #SupportIndieFilm #ShortFilmFunding #FilmMentorship

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DEADLINE!

The next Slick Films Fund deadline is Thursday, February 20th! This is your chance to bring your story to life with £10,000 in funding and a fantastic support package.

Submit now:
https://t.co/qLEmoHFQLn