For over 50 years, Backstage has served as the #1 resource for performers to find work while helping talent-seekers move their projects forward. Their 100,000+ members represent a powerful network of entertainment professionals.

Can We Talk is a UAE based media platform proudly dedicated to discussing black experiences as well as uplifting black voices through content creation, brand and media partnerships and live events. They present a guest programme at ASFF.

Action not words. Part funding body, part lobbying group, part advice & networking facilitator, the Digital Orchard Foundation is designed to both pump-up and streamline the incredible work of underrepresented groups in film and television.

Since 2006, Directors Notes has scoured the globe for the very best that independent cinema has to offer. Eclectic in its tastes, the platform shares the inspiration and production stories behind some of the world’s most talented directors.

Festival Formula is the leading film festival strategy consultancy and submission service in the UK. They focus on helping emerging filmmakers navigate the epic worldwide festival circuit, by targeting the right festivals to submit their projects.

HIJACK is a boutique post-production house and DIT service established in 2014. Their portfolio includes acclaimed productions such as The Party, The Pass and Good Omens, as well as advertising campaigns for brands such as Adidas, Nike, and Ikea.

Primetime is a global visibility platform for women working above and below the line behind the camera, campaigning for gender equality across every department in the entertainment industry. A growing network of women all over the world.

Scottish Documentary Institute is Scotland’s only dedicated production and talent development body for creative documentary. It is committed to expanding the art of documentary and building a more diverse filmmaking community.

Short of the Week premieres the best, most ground-breaking short films from emerging filmmakers. They show new short films every week that push boundaries, experiment with new techniques, touch on cultural issues, and represent new diverse voices.

The Film Festival Doctor works within the area of film distribution. They can help you get your film seen at international film festivals, whilst creating an award-winning strategy. Their services also include finding the right sales agent.

The Mandy Network is the world’s largest creative community of actors, film and TV crew, theatre professionals, child actors, voiceover artists, dancers, singers, musicians, models and extras. They empower professionals to find work.

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival, founded in 2011, is an international film festival which takes place annually in York, UK, at the beginning of November. It a celebration of independent shorts, features, VR and immersive cinema.

FILMFEST DRESDEN was founded in 1989 before the collapse of the German Democratic Republic and reunification of the country. The short film festival has become one of the most important film festivals of its kind throughout Germany.

Celebrating LGBT+ film in Cardiff, Wales, UK all year round, including a six-day international queer film festival every October. The Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival awards the largest short film prize in the world – the prestigious £30,000 Iris Prize.

Broaching its 17th year, LSFF has been recognised as the premiere UK showcase for cutting-edge homegrown and international short film. LSFF supports emerging talent alongside the established, with a soft spot for the independent.

The Norwegian Short Film Festival presents international short film, short documentaries and Norwegian music videos. It is an important debut platform for many young filmmakers in Norway, showcasing free and independent films.

With less than 5% of disabled people working in the UK film industry, Oska Bright Film Festival is driven to make change happen. The BAFTA-Qualifying event takes place in Brighton biennially, promoting accessible screenings and developing skills.

The São Paulo International Short Film Festival aims to promote a greater exchange between Latin American and international production. It is dedicated to the discovery and development of new artists across the globe.

Sheffield Doc/Fest is a world leading festival and marketplace, celebrating, sharing and debating the stories of our time, through documentary and non-fiction storytelling. Doc/Fest is a creative hub for discovery, talent development and collaboration.

The School has strong links with media and film organisations including the BBC, Panasonic, Sky, Adobe, BAFTA, the Royal Television Society and the British Film Institute, which can create opportunities for networking and future employment.

For over 60 years, London Film School (LFS) has been the place for emerging creative talent to hone their craft, find their voice and engage directly with the vibrant UK screen industries. It celebrates today’s fresh voices, experiences and perspectives.

NFTS has developed some of the world’s top talent – including Oscar-winning directors. It received both the 2018 BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema and the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.

Queen Mary University of London is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions. The Department of Film Studies is one of the most highly reputed centres in the UK, ranked first nationally for Media and Film Studies.

Queen’s offers a world-class education that prepares students for leadership and citizenship in a global society. Studying Film at Queen’s was ranked number 1 in The Guardian‘s league table 2017, offering teaching from film and media professionals.

Regent’s University London’s mission is to develop tomorrow’s global leaders. The university offers creative education and training to develop students as professionals in the screen and media industries: acting, directing, producing or writing.

Established in 1976, SAE Creative Media Institute provides creative media training and education to thousands of students globally. Their international community of inspirational alumni are winners of Oscars, Grammys and BAFTAS.

Sheffield Hallam University is The Times and Sunday Times University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2020. Digital media students work on real briefs and commercial projects, with close links to Disney, Sony, Fremantle Media, Warp Films and the BBC. 

London College of Communication is for the curious, the brave and the committed: those who want to transform themselves and the world around them. The Screen School encourages collaboration across disciplines to mirror the real world.

LCF’s MA Fashion Media Production cultivates innovative media practitioners and filmmakers. It bridges the gap between core communication disciplines such as journalism, photography and styling with digital media.

University of Salford’s School of Arts and Media is one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the North West. Film courses are based at MediaCityUK, with a strong emphasis on working with industry.

The Film Production BA (Hons) at the University of Sunderland is all about developing a career in the film industry, whether your interest is in filmmaking, documentary production, directing, cinematography, scriptwriting or editing.

With so much media available online, it’s imperative that you make films and TV programmes that cut through all the noise. From short films to television documentaries and online video, York St John will give you the skills to create exciting visual media.