Future of Film

Why do some stories find an audience… while others don’t? In today’s landscape, making something is only part of the challenge. Reaching people — and building momentum — matters more than ever. Brian Newman @brianmnewman joins us for Building Stories That Last. A live Future of Film session on audience, sustainability and new pathways for creators. 📅 5 May | 5PM BST 📍 Live Online Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_KABQm1QtmpgaeLk1yxUA #FutureOfFilm #Storytelling #Audience #IndependentFilm #Creators

How is storytelling changing right now? From AI to new production models, the way stories are created and released is evolving fast. HaZ Dulull @hazdazzle is at the forefront of this shift. He joins us for Building Stories That Last. A live Future of Film session exploring how creators can adapt, experiment and build for what’s coming next. 📅 5 May | 5PM BST 📍 Live Online Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_KABQm1QtmpgaeLk1yxUA #FutureOfFilm #Storytelling #Creators #FilmIndustry #MediaInnovation

What separates stories that go somewhere from those that don’t? Few people understand this better than @slrgomez . A pioneer in worldbuilding and transmedia storytelling. Jeff joins us for Building Stories That Last. A live Future of Film session on how creators can think beyond a single project and build long-term value. 📅 5 May | 5PM BST 📍 Live Online Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_KABQm1QtmpgaeLk1yxUA #FutureOfFilm #Storytelling #Worldbuilding #Creators #FilmIndustry

The screen industries are changing fast. New technologies, shifting audience behaviours and emerging business models are reshaping how stories are created, discovered and sustained. So what does it now take to build work that lasts? Join us for a special Future of Film live session: Building Stories That Last Featuring: Jeff Gomez HaZ Dulull Brian Newman Together, we’ll explore: • How creators can build stories beyond a single project • Strategies for building your audience • Accessible creator tools that offer real leverage • New models for ownership and independence • The future of screen storytelling for ambitious creators These three industry leaders are also joining Story Founders as advisors, supporting our new accelerator for creators building stories for a changing screen landscape. 📅 5 May 5pm BST / 12pm Eastern 📍 Live Online Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_KABQm1QtmpgaeLk1yxUA @slrgomez @hazdazzle @brianmnewman #FutureOfFilm #StoryFounders #Storytelling #FilmIndustry #Creators #Worldbuilding #IndependentFilm #Innovation

A great story is no longer enough. Today’s creators need more than talent alone. They need to build worlds. Grow audiences. Create leverage. Design for ownership. Build work that lasts. That’s why we created Story Founders. A new Future of Film accelerator for filmmakers, writers, producers and ambitious creators building stories for a changing screen landscape. Over 8 weeks, selected founders will develop a blueprint for more resilient, future-facing creative careers. We’re also proud to be supported by advisors including: Jeff Gomez HaZ Dulull Brian Newman Applications are now open. Limited places available. Applications are now open. Limited places available. Learn more at https://futureoffilm.live/storyfounders/ #StoryFounders #FutureOfFilm #Filmmaker #Screenwriter #Producer #CreativeEntrepreneur #FilmIndustry #Worldbuilding #Creators #IndependentFilm @mysmashmedia

A great story is no longer enough. For a long time, that was the promise. But the system around storytelling has changed. Today, a great story on its own is: • competing in a more crowded landscape • dependent on fewer buyers • often disconnected from its audience At the same time, the creator economy hasn’t fully solved it either. Visibility ≠ something that lasts. So creators are stuck between: • systems that finance stories but don’t sustain careers • platforms that build audiences but not enduring work What’s becoming clear: It’s not just about the story. It’s about how it exists in the world. How it reaches people. How it builds an audience. How value is retained. That’s what we’re exploring with Story Founders. https://futureoffilm.live/storyfounders/

Costume designer Ane Crabtree dives into the art of world building in our latest podcast... As an excelling worldbuilder, Ane factors in the unseen into all of her work, weaving narrative and environment into her costume design. Listen at the link in bio 🎧 #worldbuilding #costumedesign #handmaidstale

Join us in our latest podcast episode featuring the incredibly talented and innovative costume designer, @anecrabtree - with credits such as "The Handmaid's Tale," and "Westworld," as well as the film "The Changeling", Ane has made a mark as visionary in her field. Her designs are not only aesthetically impressive, but they also play a crucial role in character development and storytelling. Her extraordinary creativity hasn't gone unnoticed; in fact, she was recognized as one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business in 2018. In our podcast, we'll delve deep into Anne's creative journey. From her early beginnings and the influence of her rich Okinawan heritage and rural Kentucky roots on her work, to her current status as a celebrated costume designer, we'll explore the evolution of her craft. We'll gain insight into her unique approach to storytelling through costume design and how she masterfully uses garments reveal characters' personalities and emotional states. Additionally, we'll also discuss her various collaborations and the lessons she's learned from them. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration of narrative through fabric. This podcast episode promises to be both informative and inspiring for anyone interested in the intersection of visual narrative development, costume design and worldbuilding.

We're incredibly thrilled to announce our partnership with @semecity , Future of Film Incubator: Africa is open for applications 🚀 You can find out more about the programme and apply at the links in our bio. We're also hosting a webinar explaining all the key information, tomorrow 3-4pm WAT, make sure to reverse your spot too. Looking forward to seeing all of your applications! #fofafrica #futureoffilm #fofincafrica #innovationinfilm

In a minefield of algorithms controlling our actions, Dreambird is advocating for a new model of UGC-driven content selection. Head to the link in our bio to listen to the full pod 👀

From our latest podcast "Mark Forstater and Nathan Neuman on a New Studio System", Nathan Neuman on the future of #ai actors and the future of @DreambirdFilm 's Movie Studio ... Listen at the link in bio...

Our partner the @tellyawards is now open for entries! The Telly Awards is the leading award honoring video and television excellence across all screens. Work is accepted across Branded Content, Commercials & Marketing as well as Immersive, Interactive & XR, TV or Online Series, Shows & Segments, Non-Broadcast and Social Video. For their 45th season, they’re celebrating work that goes “Beyond the Frame” and pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology. Learn more and enter your work at the link in their bio... Early Entry Deadline is Friday, December 8th, 2023.