Festival Director @sam_cullis introduces tonight’s special live Q&A with George MacKay for Rose of Nevada
A brilliant evening of conversation about performance, filmmaking and bringing powerful stories to the screen. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special event at London Breeze Film Festival.
Thanks to our sponsors @lwlies@britishfilminstitute@film4 and @mark_jenkin
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We had an absolutely fantastic evening on Saturday launching the 19-25 category for this years competition in collaboration with @the360artist who delivered a fantastic pitching masterclass. We also screened some award winning short films along side some great premieres.
Brilliantly organised by 19-25 coordinators @amberswestgate and @veritydrewfirth and hosted by @youshouldmedia@youshouldmediaextra in wicked venue @fellowshipinn
Great to see such a passionate group of emerging filmmakers. 🔥
Photos by @gustavo.ldn and @sanjayvijay
Our annual fixture against the Thanet lads in memory of our great friend Ash Breeze was another huge success. A competitive game and amazingly this year no injuries. Massive thanks to @baypointfitnessandsports@glenn_moore5 and everyone who got involved. Got my hands on the silverwear but only to hand it over to Glenn… (yet again).
We wrapped up our opening gala of #LBFF10 🎉
An unforgettable evening with many new and familiar faces, celebrating the kick off to our 5-day festival. We experienced the world premiere of The Banjo Boys and a preview of Shoot the People.
🎟️ via link in bio
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We’re getting very excited — the countdown to #LBFF10 is officially on!
Here’s a look back at our Programme Launch at @riversidestudioslondon last month, where we unveiled the incredible line-up of films, events, and special guests that make this 10th Anniversary edition our biggest celebration yet.
The breeze is building… are you ready to #CatchTheBreeze?
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10 Years of LBFF!
From bold debuts to unforgettable galas and from packed screenings to late-night conversations, the London Breeze Film Festival has spent the past decade championing fearless new voices in cinema.
Look back at the highlights, the stories, and the people who have made LBFF what it is today. A decade of daring, diverse, and independent film - and we’re only just getting started.
Watch the journey. Relive the memories. Then join us as we celebrate the 10th edition of LBFF this October.
#LBFF10 #10YearsOfBreeze #FilmFestival #CatchTheBreeze
In the latest episode of Spare a Thought, I’m excited to share a conversation I had with @sam_cullis Executive Director of the @londonbreezefilmfestival discuss the topic of filmmakers of the future.
Sam is my former film studies teacher from secondary school, so it was great to catch up after so many years.
Through our conversation Sam shares his experience of getting into the film industry and, through the festivals, explains how he is now helping support a new generation of filmmakers.
London Breeze Film Festival is taking place between 22nd - 26 October in locations across London.
Spare a Thought is a @bethechangemedianetwork production, created and hosted by me, @sparetom
The link to the show is in my bio
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Returning from the 82nd Fondazione La Biennale di Venezia @labiennale an unforgettable first time experience - film/VR/sheer fanfare, glamour, and scale of the event valuable insights on how we can grow and elevate the @londonbreezefilmfestival as we celebrate our 10th edition this year
Celebrating a Decade of Cinematic Vision: Sam Cullis & London Breeze: Thanks to James Mulkeen for SheffieldDoc photo.
What a pleasure reconnecting with my old friend @SamCullis at @sheffielddocfest !
For ten transformative years, Sam has:
Elevated @LondonBreezeFF from grassroots beginnings to a BIFA-qualifying force
Championed multiracial storytelling through initiatives like:
- The Young Black Filmmakers Fund (with TikTok)
- Iraqi cinema collaborations (like Maythem Ridha’s BAFTA-qualifying Ali and His Miracle Sheep
- Refugee narratives & global partnerships
At Sheffield, we witnessed how Sam’s vision resonates globally: Collateral Echoes (Baff Akoto) - memorializing Black & immigrant lives
The Changemakers (Alice Aedy) - spotlighting women reshaping narratives.
His secret? A radical ethos: “Nurturing the next generation” through:
•Mentorship programs
•Industry-access workshops
•Venues from Battersea to the Ritzy
As LBFF enters its 10th year, Sam proves cinema isn’t just stories—it’s ‘action’. Here’s to a decade more of:
Films that challenge power
Voices that demand equity
A festival that grows with its community.
#FilmForChange #DecadeOfBreeze #jamesmulkeen
Enjoyed a fantastic evening at the @bafta qualifying @bufilmfest Selection Event.
We were proud to announce the Young Black Filmmakers Fund to a packed audience - our exciting new initiative in partnership with @tiktok offering 10k to support the next generation of Black talent in film. @alexkayodekay who conceived the idea alongside @sam_cullis Exec Director of @londonbreezefilmfestival discussed with @emmanuelanyiamosigwembe the importance of the fund and how Buff, who are now partnering, can help push the fund to new audiences by screening and giving @bafta accreditation to the winner.
The evening also featured an incredible line-up of screenings and announcements including Brown Brit an inspiring documentary following a woman’s journey from an arranged marriage in 1987 India. The much-anticipated reveal of this year’s official selections for the 2025 British Urban Film Festival and Under The Gun the acting debut of world heavyweight boxing champion @davidhaye , featuring Kevin McNally.
Grateful to be part of an evening celebrating diverse voices, fearless storytelling, and the future of Black filmmaking.
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