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Firmly established at the forefront of UK film, BBC Film has an ambitious slate featuring many of themost exciting filmmakers working today.BBC Film has a number of films world premiering in Autumn 2024, including Athina Rachel Tsangari’s HARVEST starring Caleb Landry Jones, Harry Melling and Rosy McEwen which screens In Competition at Venice Film Festival, while ON FALLING, from writer-director Laura Carreira, and THE SALT PATH based on the best-selling novel by Raynor Winn, directed by Marianne Elliott and starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs, will both premiere at Toronto International Film Festival. Short film STOMACH BUG, directed by Matty Crawford, will also world premiere at TIFF and then go on to play at LFF, alongside screenings of four BBC Film features that previously screened in Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival 2024,including: BIRD, from award-winning writer-director Andrea Arnold (Cow, Fish Tank); Rungano Nyoni’s (I am Not a Witch) second feature ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL; SEPTEMBER SAYS, the feature directorial debut from Ariane Labed based on the novel ‘Sisters’ by Daisy Johnson; and SANTOSH, the narrative feature debut from writer-director Sandhya Suri (I For India).

BBC Film’s recent cinema releases include: THE OUTRUN directed by Nora Fingscheidt, based on Amy Liptrot’s best-selling memoir and starring Saoirse Ronan and Paapa Essiedu; Daniel Kokotajlo’s second film, STARVE ACRE starring Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark; Naqqash Khalid’s IN CAMERA, starring Nabhaan Rizwan, Amir El-Masry and Rory Fleck Byrne; ONE LIFE directed by James Hawes starring Anthony Hopkins; HOARD from Luna Carmoon, starring Saura Lightfoot Leon and Joseph Quinn which took three prizes at Venice Critics’ Week 2023;THE IRON CLAW from Sean Durkin (The Nest) starring Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White and Harris Dickinson; Mahalia Belo’s THE END WE START FROM, written by Alice Birch and based on the novel by Megan Hunter, starring Jodie Comer; Martin Scorsese narrated documentary MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER directed by David Hinton; and 2023’s top grossing UK independent film THE GREAT ESCAPER from Oliver Parker, starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.

Upcoming BBC Film titles include: Harry Lighton’s debut PILLION starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard; Joachim Trier’s SENTIMENTAL VALUE starring Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Cory Michael Smith and Elle Fanning; the directorial debut of actor Harris Dickinson, produced by Archie Peach and Scott O’Donnell; Aneil Karia’s HAMLET starring Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark and Joe Alywn; Daisy May Hudson’s LOLLIPOP starring Posy Sterling; and THE CHORAL written by Alan Bennett, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring Ralph Fiennes, Simon Russell Beale, Nathan Hall and Amara Okereke.

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Founded in 2006, Broadsword (Certified B Corporation) is an experienced and multi award-winning creative production agency. Across Europe, Asia, and America, we deliver events for global brands in the financial and professional services sectors,  as well as inspirational organisations like The British Independent Film Awards, The Women of The Future Awards, and Thomson Reuters Foundation.

The events we work on inspire audiences, nurture talent, and provide the stage for celebration, connection, and important conversations. This drives us, as organisers, in our mission to empower the fundamental right to speak and be heard, to create a compelling experience that adds to our world.

Adding to our world is supported by our focus on doing the right thing for our people and our planet: Through work experience and apprenticeship programmes we are investing in future leaders in the events industry and as a carbon neutral agency, sustainability is at the front and centre of our minds, yet often behind the scenes in everything we do. This mission is embedded into our company culture making us, not just an agency, but a trusted and responsible partner.

www.wearebroadsword.com

Film4 Productions is Channel 4 Television’s feature film division. Film4 develops and co-finances films and is known for working with the most distinctive and innovative talent in UK and international filmmaking, both new and established. Since its inception in 1982 Film4’s films have won a collective 43 Oscars® and 97 BAFTAs.

Film4’s most recent films include Oscar®, BAFTA and Venice Golden Lion winning Poor Things (Yorgos Lanthimos); Oscar®, BAFTA and Cannes Grand Prix winning The Zone of Interest (Jonathan Glazer); Savanah Leaf’s BAFTA winning Earth Mama; Molly Manning Walker’s Un Certain Regard winning How to Have Sex; Andrew Haigh’s BIFA winning All of Us Strangers; Thea Sharrock’s Wicked Little Letters; BIFA winning The Kitchen (Daniel Kaluuya, Kibwe Tavares); Yorgos Lanthimos’ Kinds of Kindness and Rose Glass’ Love Lies Bleeding.

Upcoming films include Mike Leigh’s Hard Truths, Karan Kandhari’s Sister Midnight; Thea Gajic’s Surviving Earth; Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s Hot Milk; Oliver Hermanus’ The History of Sound; Dylan Southern’s The Thing With Feathers; John Crowley’s We Live In Time; Polly Findlay’s Midwinter Break; and Asif Kapadia’s 2073.

Film4 has developed and co-financed many of the most ground-breaking and successful UK films including Yorgos Lanthimos’ The Favourite; Martin McDonagh’s Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Lenny Abrahamson’s Room; Asif Kapadia’s Amy; Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave; Andrea Arnold’s American Honey; Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady, Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire; Sarah Gavron’s Rocks; Pawel Pawlikowski’s Cold War; Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here; Rungano Nyoni’s I Am Not a Witch; Chris Morris’ Four Lions; Shane Meadows’ This is England; and Jonathan Glazer’s Under the Skin.

Sky Cinema is Europe’s biggest and most popular movie subscription service, offering more of the latest blockbuster films than anywhere else, from Hollywood's biggest studios. It is also home to Sky Original Film.

Sky’s Original Film team formed in 2018 and year-on-year the slate has grown substantially. Original titles include family animation films like THE AMAZING MAURICE and PAWS OF FURY; seasonal titles such as A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS and GENIE; action titles like THE BEEKEEPER, SAS RED NOTICE and DEAD SHOT and critically acclaimed dramas like LEE, FERRARI, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN and MAY DECEMBER. To date, Sky Original films have won 2 BAFTAs, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Alongside its slate of over 1,000 movies on demand, Sky Cinema customers also have access to two free VUE cinema tickets a month, as well as a mountain of entertainment on Paramount+, including new TV series and movies, at no extra cost.

Steeped in a rich legacy of serving the performing arts industry, Spotlight has been at the forefront of connecting performers with the world’s most successful casting professionals across film, television, and theatre since 1927. Today, our cutting-edge SaaS solution empowers performers to showcase their talents by creating dynamic profiles, making them accessible to a vast network of casting directors and independent project creators. It is our mission to facilitate the discovery of new talent and ensure the continued vibrancy of stages and screens worldwide. 

With our studios in the heart of London's West End and a global presence through Talent Systems, Spotlight is firmly placed as a cornerstone of the casting industry and the ultimate resource for both performers and casting professionals.

Find out more at www.spotlight.com

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the global publishing division of Universal Music Group, represents a world-class catalogue of songs inclusive of every genre. Headquartered in Los Angeles, UMPG has 48 offices in 40 countries. The company represents some of the world’s most important songwriters and catalogs. UMPG is also a global leader in Classical & Screen, Christian/Gospel and Production Music. The company is the publisher of choices for film and TV studios, providing creative, sync licensing and administration services for companies including Universal Pictures, Warner Bros.

Pictures, Lionsgate, MGM, Paramount, Disney Europe (and other territories), Viacom, Amazon, HBO, DreamWorks, DreamWorks Animation, Legendary Pictures, Mar Vista Entertainment, NBC and Sesame Workshop, among many others.

Phil Canning is the Senior Creative Manager for film at Universal Music Publishing in the UK and additionally an independent music supervisor. Nearly all the music you hear across the BIFA awards, online and at the ceremony, is written and performed by Universal Music Publishing artists. phil.canning@umusic.com

We are Datum, a leading provider of creative, print, and digital services. With more than three decades of experience, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality designs that exceed our clients’ expectations. We are committed to helping businesses achieve their goals through our expertise in creative design, print production and digital marketing. Whatever your brand needs to succeed, our talented team of designers, developers and marketers can help bring your vision to life.

We’re particularly passionate about creating innovative solutions that are uniquely tailored to you. We understand that every business and organisation is different, and that’s why we take the time to understand your goals and objectives before we start any project. Our collaborative approach ensures that we work closely with you at every step to deliver a true reflection of your brand’s personality and values. So, if you’re looking for a creative partner to help you stand out, look no further than Datum.

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Official BIFA artwork and large format print partner

Digital Cinema Media (DCM) is the market leader in UK cinema advertising, providing almost 3,500 screens at over 500 sites for advertisers. DCM sells 82% of the cinema advertising market through exhibitors including Cineworld, ODEON, Vue, Picturehouse Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, The Light and many other leading independent cinemas, representing the largest number of independent cinema screens in the UK.  The power of cinema is its ability to reach and engage audiences with no distractions. The biggest screen, a dark room, the best sound and impactful content means cinemagoers are engaged and ready to be told stories, so brands have an unrivalled opportunity to entertain and connect with them. In the last few years, cinema advertising has also become easier to plan and buy, becoming more flexible and even more affordable, with shorter production lead times and improved sound and picture quality.

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Louis Jadot was established in 1859 in Beaune, Burgundy, by founder Louis Henri Denis Jadot. Over a more than a century and a half later, they now produce wines from over 150 appellations - from Beaujolais-Villages to Le Montrachet.

Louis Jadot has a history of supporting emerging talent, encouraging the passing on of knowledge whilst encouraging new ideas, both in winemaking and more widely, truly reflecting the Very Essence of Burgundy.

Their “Couvent des Jacobins” wines are made from grapes selected from across the region and these balanced styles of fruity Chardonnay and smooth Pinot Noir are the perfect introduction to Burgundy wine.

Founded in 1995 by Nick Jones, Soho House is a place for our diverse membership to connect, grow, have fun, and make an impact. Today, there are members and Houses around the world, as well as restaurants, spas, workspaces, and cinemas.

Electric Cinema has locations in Notting Hill and White City, offering unique film experiences in one of the UK’s oldest cinema theatres and the former BBC Television Centre. The Cinemas, designed by Soho House, have comfortable armchairs with footstools and blankets as well as bars serving food, drinks and pin’n’mix.

Founded in 2018, We Are Bridge began as an aftercare programme for the cast of ROCKS, by a collective of the filmmakers behind the film.

We primarily support underrepresented screen talent in Film & TV who have entered the industry via street casting or alternative pathways.

Wiggin is recognised as one of the leading practices for film worldwide. The firm has the largest team of dedicated film lawyers in the UK and our unrivalled commercial and legal expertise enables us to help from the moment a project is conceived, right through to its development, financing, production and ultimate distribution.

In addition to advising the leading independent production companies, we represent many new independent producers, using our knowledge and relationships to help grow them into sustainable, successful businesses. We also advise the world’s biggest film studios, banks, financiers, funds and distributors.

Our traditional entertainment practice is complemented by our lawyers’ all-round media expertise, which means we can give our clients specialist guild, clearance, music, employment, property, tax and corporate advice relating directly to their film projects and other ventures. We have great strength in depth, helping our clients to source finance and distribution for their projects as well as connecting them with the industry’s key players and decision makers.

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