Are you looking to learn how to fund your next film?
Then the London Film Funding Summit is the event for you! This full day event is designed to equip you with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities you need to fund your next project.
What To Expect
Prepare for a full day of hyper-focused talks, and invaluable networking opportunities. By the time you leave, you'll be armed with a wealth of knowledge about how the industry operates, the various avenues available for funding, and which strategy aligns best with your unique project.
Funding Opportunities
For those who purchase a PRO Pass + Pitching Slot Ticket will have a chance to pitch their project on a 1-2-1 call with Cine Circle Executive Producers. You will be able to book your pitching slot within 2 weeks after the event. All pitches will receive feedback and advice on moving forward with their projects. Strong and successful pitches will receive further guidance, funding and in-kind support. In the past Cine Circle has provided £30,000+ of funding and support across a range of projects.
Talks & Topics
SPEAKER: Peter Dunphy
Peter is a Lead Executive Producer/Producer for 16 full length feature films many award winning including 'Mad To Be Normal', 'Funny Cow' and 'The Quiet One’. He also worked as the Investment Director at Hamilton Bradshaw Private Equity as well as the Founder and Director of businesses in UK, USA, Switzerland, Dubai, Hong Kong, China and Australia. He currently specialises in structuring of film finance, SEIS/EIS, tax credit assessment & applications and investor relations. Peter is a Lead Executive Producer/Producer for 16 full length feature films many award winning including 'Mad To Be Normal', 'Funny Cow' and 'The Quiet One’. Peter will discuss how to build your team, company and corporate structure to be investment-ready and increase your chances of actually finding your funding.
SPEAKER: Jason Matthewson
Jason is an award-winning producer, actor, writer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years experience in the film and TV industry. Founder and CEO of Markit Productions, and partner at film/TV production company, The Old Film Farm, which has its headquarters in London, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Venice Italy.
In this session Jason will dive into how structures film projects through various soft funding sources to then attract private investors.
SPEAKER: Guy Allon
Guy Allon is an independent UK film producer with over ten years experience in producing high quality original content for the corporate, commercial and entertainment industry. Coming from a line producing background he's well versed in all aspects of production and has extensive experience working in Europe and the Far East. Guy will offer all his latest tips on how to bring down your below the line budget without compromising on quality to make your project more investible.
SPEAKER: ZB Siwek
ZB is an Executive Producer, Indie Film Fund Owner and Founder of Cine Circle and host of the Cut To The Deal Podcast. Through his own experiences as well as by interviewing hundreds of producers, investors, and financiers and marketing experts ZB has a wealth of knowledge about making profitable films which he shares through his events and content.
ZB is an Executive Producer, Indie Film Fund Owner and Founder of Cine Circle and host of the Cut To The Deal Podcast.
Create an Irresistible, Truly Investable Film Package and Pitch Deck
💡 Did you know that nearly every filmmaker makes 6 crucial mistakes when developing their first feature film package? If you can avoid these mistakes, you’ll jump straight into the top 1% of fundable projects. We’ll cover:
✅ How to put together a highly converting pitch deck page by page
✅ How to create a film package that acts as a private investor magnet.
✅ How to attract known talent to your indie film project, even on a micro-budget.
✅ The business and financial elements investors need to see in your pitch deck.
✅ How to structure your project so your film only needs to make 40% of its budget back for your equity investors to fully recoup.
Finding and Securing Private Investors For Your Film
✅ Building Long-Term Relationships With Private Investors
🤝 Discover:
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Exactly where to find private investors.
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How to build long-term, authentic relationships with them.
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3 secret strategies to connect with film investors that no one talks about.
✅ Closing Private Investors Without Spending Years Building Relationships
🚀 If your film is on a tight timeline, you can’t wait years to build relationships. Learn:
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The only repeatable strategy to find and close investors fast.
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How to execute this strategy with confidence and precision.
National, Local & Grant Funding
✅ We'll discuss the ins and out of applying for government and grant, what type of projects are more likely to gain funding and how to maximise your chances during the process.
But don't just take our word for it!
