UK Feature Docs

AHRC-funded research project on the UK's feature documentary film industry. Interested? We want to hear from you! Tweet or email at [email protected].

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

.@StevePresence and @alicequigley are presenting some of their research on UK documentary distribution at @BeyondMultiplex at 1.45pm today. More info about the conference (& registration) here: https://t.co/BWgWRxHj6a

[TheDocSociety @TheDocSociety]

🔔RING RING🔔 UK documentary producers, don't miss this great opportunity to join a digital delegation to network, meet collaborators, observe pitches @cphdox online, supported by the @BFI #NationalLottery. Apply before Monday 22nd Feb, 4pm (GMT) here: https://t.co/h2DontnbxZ

[mandy chang @mandyelizchang]

We’re looking for an Asst Commissioner - a key team member, working across Storyville & Acquisitions, learning all about international docs. If you’re super organised, have great judgment, a passion for docs & relevant experience here’s a link to apply: https://t.co/yEvn82erWu

[mandy chang @mandyelizchang]

If you fancy coming to join me at Storyville, looking after a wondrous slate of the best and most eclectic range of international docs on British Telly, here’s the job advert:

https://t.co/XheZKFs0Ne

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

Last week we published a comprehensive new plan for the UK #Documentary industry across seven overlapping areas.
Read 'Making It Real', the full policy report and set of proposals here:
https://t.co/anNWcJ9N9I

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

"Measures range from major interventions such as a Documentary Tax Relief and a 2% levy on SVOD turnover, to increasing the proportion of the British Film Institute’s funds ring-fenced for documentary...& improving transparency around funding decisions."
https://t.co/2VfjyBqeRp

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

cc. @ahrcpress & @bbcarts

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

Published today! Our new policy report sets out plans for the UK #documentary industry: reversing the funding crisis, addressing structural inequality & re-balancing the relationship between production, distribution & exhibition.
Read here:
https://t.co/anNWcJ9N9I

[The Guardian @guardian]

Netflix paid £3.2m in tax on £940m of UK subscription revenue https://t.co/uVr60UvdKm

[Lindsey Dryden 🏳️‍🌈 @Lindsey_Dryden]

Join us online this evening to discuss the @NetflixUK Documentary Talent Fund (live captions will be available) 🎥 🍿 #RepresentationMatters #Documentary #Film

@BLAKWAVEPRO @bfinetwork @LibbyJHopper @LBL_Films

[Glasgow Film Festival @glasgowfilmfest]

BIG NEWS! The #GFF21 programme is now LIVE! 🎉

Feast your eyes on our carefully selected line-up which features many of the finest films from around the world.

Tickets are on sale Monday 18 January at 12 noon.

Full programme: https://t.co/nocbAv6JVN

[Jonathan Ali @JonathanAliTT]

Doc filmmakers! I've joined @sheffdocfest as a Caribbean consultant and want to help bring your projects to the festival. If you have a completed film to submit, or a film/series/new media/XR project in development, DM me. Caribbean projects the focus but all enquiries welcome.

[Beyond the Multiplex @BeyondMultiplex]

We've received a brilliant range of abstracts for our online conference on the 2nd/3rd March - and are excited to be releasing more info about the programme soon - in the meantime if you would like to register for the conference you can now do so: https://t.co/d1fNEDLBhN

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

.@sheffdocfest is open for entries!
#sheffdocfest welcomes non-fiction works of all lengths / formats, from all over the world, in consideration for its film & arts programmes.

Standard Entry Deadline: 15 Jan 2021
👉https://t.co/dgSHJ98tOh

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

The Whickers @whickerawards have published their #CostofDocs2020 report - read the full report via the link below

[The Whickers @whickerawards]

Key Finding #1

45% of those surveyed say that #COVID19 had already had a massive negative impact on their ability to work and threatens their future as a documentary maker.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/DrAOyLcD2y

#CostofDocs2020

[Open City Documentary Festival @OpenCityDocs]

Aimed at new and emerging producers and directors, our new short course will help documentary practitioners translate their ideas and material into a market-ready pitch. Online course, starts Jan 14th. Booking now with two bursary places available. https://t.co/xICKIzytM2

[TheDocSociety @TheDocSociety]

📣📣 UK #documentary #filmmakers and doc curious, LET'S GET TOGETHER on TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER. Join the @BFI Doc Society team online for a day of conversation and opportunities for documentary storytelling, sign up here: https://t.co/Hvs9wMLpU4 @networkfhse
#DocumentaryLivesHere💚

[Reclaim The Frame @ReclaimTheFrame]

If you missed the ace #LFF2020 pandemic recovery session with the wise women of UK cinema, distribution, festivals and audience development on our @UKScreenSkills backed Pandemic Response prog, anyone with an industry pass can watch any time here https://t.co/WIKBgPqVis

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

"It’s time to innovate, to reinvent what the film landscape looks like – we can keep kicking the doors open and breaking the windows for indie films with their more diverse voices and stories, work to bring bigger audiences to them now there’s more space"
https://t.co/wzLq0mzaFu

[UK Feature Docs @UKFeatureDocs]

The @BFI Doc Society fund is open now - and the team are running a Q&A session on Fri 2 Oct, 1pm BST. Find out more here
👇
https://t.co/xn0dDp3kVR