Cine Circle

Had the best day hosting at @cinecircleuk ’s TV & Film Fair last month, and I’ve been meaning to post about it ever since. It was such a great room to be in. Filmmakers, writers, actors, producers and directors all in one space, genuinely hungry to learn, connect and share. I got to host Q&As with some brilliant guests, and honestly? It reminded me how much I love the industry. The live conversation, the room reacting, the moment a guest says something that makes everyone sit up a little straighter. Some key takeaways for those wanting to break into the TV, film and creative sectors: 1) Get to the nos quicker. Send the email, complete the work experience, and attend that event. Rejection is a great stepping stone. 2) The more people you know, the more opportunities you will get. You don’t know what seeds you are planting now that will grow in months to come. 3) Say hello to people at events, don’t hide behind your phone. 4) Running is a great gateway role to the sector. In the position, watch and learn everything and start solving the problem before it arises. 5) Stay curious; if you are not learning, you are getting left behind. If you’re building a career in film or TV and you’ve never been to a CineCircle event, go! The next event is in September. More of this please this year 🤞🎤📸 #CineCircle #FilmIndustry #TVIndustry #Presenter

What a day it was Thursday, meeting literally hundreds of filmmakers. You are all fantastic! Thanks for stopping by and taking to @mel.radloff and @angiepet at @cinecircleuk London Film and TV fair. So many aspiring filmmakers and actors. We can’t wait to hear what’s next for each and every one of you. #supportindependentartists #filmmaking #filmmaker #citylightsfilmfestival #actors

🎥 Film and TV Job Fair at Cine World 🎥 🎬 What a day. A packed house where I spent the full day running an Ask Me Anything on careers in TV and Film and delivered a talk on freelancing in the screen industries. Brilliant questions and great conversations with so many emerging creatives. 👏 Huge thanks to @cinecircleuk for inviting me back. Thanks to ZB and the whole team, and to all the fantastic creatives who attended 🙌🏽 💬 We spoke a lot about freelancing today. For many people entering the industry, freelancing will be the route in and understanding how it works can make all the difference. 📩 Looking for a TV and Film trainer with 30 years of screen industry experience for talks, employability workshops, or professional development? Get in touch and let’s have a chat. #TVandFilmCareers #ScreenIndustries #FilmTraining #CreativeCareers #FreelanceFilm

Meet some of the speakers that will be attending the London Film and TV Job Fair on the 5th of March! Tickets can be found via the link in our bio! Samina Kiyani: Samina Kiyani is a careers and professional development trainer with over 30 years of experience in the screen industries. She has worked as a Floor Manager, 1st Assistant Director, then as TV Producer and Journalist. Her credits include Big Brother, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, TFI Friday, The Big Breakfast, and multiple TV commercials. Charlotte Thornton Charlotte was an actress for 15 years, taking her career from fringe to West End through marketing herself and by working with her representation. As well as being an actor she was an agent for 5 years and therefore fully understands how your representation is or isn’t working for you. In her corporate life she worked in PR, which solves the actors biggest problem, getting known. Paul David Gough Paul is fast becoming one of the country’s leading acting coaches and works with a range of artists, including established screen actors, as well as those just making their way into the industry. Paul has been developing training techniques for actors, for over 20 years and brings his unique technique to Totally Lit! 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. Jamie Body Jamie is a London-based freelance entertainment journalist, presenter, and content creator known for hosting red-carpet events, interviewing celebrities, and producing the podcast The Business of Show Business. Leigh Trifari Founder of Triskelion Pictures Limited | Actress, Artist, Writer, Indie Film Producer | A cultural ‘Pollinator’ sprinkling stories across the petals of art and humanity. #filmjob #filmcareer #filmmaking #indiefilm

Fantastic photography 📸 from @jab.productions_ from last year’s @cinecircleuk Tv and Film event 🍿. Looking forward to meeting new passionate and talented people from across the industry. Make sure to come say 🎬 #british #indiefilm #production #photooftheday

Last chance to book tickets for the London Film and TV Job Fair taking place this this Thursday the 5th of March! Link in bio. #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmjobs #filmevent #jobfair

The importance of testing your artwork - This week I chat to @zbsiwek about how he turns short films into profit in this weeks #podcast episode How to Make Money from your Short Film #filmpodcast #shortfilm🎞📽⚡️ #shortfilm

The London Film and TV Job Fair is only 2 weeks away and we’re so excited to have over 50 exhibitors attending! At the event you’ll have the opportunity to: Network with companies and fellow filmmakers Participate in in person interviews Get your CV reviewed Have your headshot take Attend a series of talks and panel discussions And much more… Link in bio! #indiefilm #filmjobs #filmcareer #filmmaking #filmevent

Why a bigger marketing budget won't save your film. #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmtips #filmmarketing #filmproducer

Indie filmmakers - don't make this mistake! You need a marketing budget in order for your film to be successful. #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmtips #filmmarketing #filmproducer

How to promote your indie film on TikTok. #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmtips #filmmarketing #filmproducer

Giant mistake that indie filmmakers make when pitching their films. #indiefilm #filmmaking #filmtips #filmmarketing #filmproducer