IFT - Independent Film Trust

@ReclaimTheFrame @BFI @britscreenforum 🙌🙌🙌

Tolu Stedford is a producer. Starting as Head of Creative Development, Tolu became Co-CEO of the @I_F_T and Story Compound, dedicated to opening up opportunities for global majority talent. She also consults on policy for @BFI and @britscreenforum.

Please meet our 11 new Advisory members and Trustee joining our #ReclaimTheFrame mission, with expertise across production, international sales, distribution, exhibition, impact, workers justice, talent development, communications, awards, publicity and more... 🧵

Got an entertaining African #filmandtv story? If so please read for more info and to submit on My SMASH Media mysmash.media/ideas/call-out… @I_F_T @BritBlacklist #africanstories #storytelling #africa #africancreatives

Also very proud to be in development with the feature film of #Catalina written by the brilliant @abdulrazzak with @untold_arts @BFI @I_F_T @lottie_knowles @toluedwards @evsharples for the last year and a half #watchthisspace

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nominated for @BAFTAScotland #BAFTAScotland awards2022 Congrats to Producer #SiobhanFahey Directors #HarriShanahan @sianyriot EPs @Melanie_Iredale @djmishmish #charlotteknowles Thanks to Funders @screenscots #DavidFamilyFoundation @I_F_T @sdi5050 and all #RebelDykes

@NNadifactress @abdulrazzak @untold_arts @BFI @lottie_knowles @toluedwards @evsharples So proud to be part of it!

Proud to have worked on this documentary bit.ly/3e2d4Vw thank you to @historyrioters & @HRP_palaces for asking me to get involved, thanks awesome historians @History_Lauren & #CarmenFracchia for your wonderful research on #Catalina #NorthAfricanhistory @nwm_management

EXTENDED DEADLINE! 1 extra week to apply to Creative Corridor! 14 screenwriters of colour from the UK & US, masterclasses, pitching workshops to perfect your written and verbal pitch, resulting in pitching to executives & commissioners in Jan 2023! independentfilmtrust.org/creativecorrid…

Last couple of days to apply for our Creative Corridor programme for screenwriters of colour sponsored by @SonyPictures! Apply here: independentfilmtrust.org/creativecorrid…

Following a nationwide open call, we're thrilled to announce the appointment of our 6 new Trustees to help guide our #ReclaimTheFrame mission to broaden perspectives of the world through cinema, to champion women & non-binary filmmakers and to build community for them 🌟📽️ 🧵..

Creative Corridor is back for writers of colour in the UK & the US and this time we are backed by @SonyPictures! The initiative is free for all and we are now able to take on 14 writers (4 more than last year)! @roadmapwriters @FilmarketHub Apply here: forms.gle/JfviYxFuDmLrHg…

Join us this Thursday for an 'Ask an Expert' session with Arron Fellows, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Louis Theroux's production company: Mindhouse. Exclusive to Catalyst PRO members! Apply now: independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/

What do #BraveFutures look like? @weareotv and @tapecollective join forces to bring London a 48hr film race like no other. #UnmaskYourDuality Register today for a chance to create a short-film that could win over £5K in cash awards + prizes. More details @ bravefuturesfilmrace.com

Meet Ijeoma Akigwe from the @NFTSFilmTV who will let you know about all the film and TV courses/programmes you can study at NFTS and any scholarships they have on offer! Exclusive to IFT Catalyst PRO members. Apply now: independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/

The BALAD is a stand-up comedy show set in Palestine with six comedians who are bridging divides through a common love of laughter. The show will be coming to the UK later this year! The amazing photography is by Regash. Thanks to the @BritishCouncil for making this happen!

Great day at @SkyStudios yesterday with our Talent Led: Next Gen filmmakers learning all about live sports and news TV production. Had chats with fantastic speakers and a tour of the studios!

Join us tomorrow night, where we will be joined by Cynthia Okoye, Agent from @CBTheatreFilmTV, who will be chatting all things representation. Exclusive to PRO IFT Catalyst members.Apply now, so you don't miss out on all of these opportunities! independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/

Our second Power Talks event in photos! Celebrating the contribution of the Windrush generation in film & TV, with a panel discussion from Judith Jacob and Juliet Gilkes Romero. Thanks to the @FilmTVCharity for hosting the event with us and for what they do!

Join us this Thursday for a lunch and learn session with our own Tolu Stedford who will be talking about how to bring your authentic self to the room. Exclusive to Catalyst PRO members! independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/

Join us tomorrow for our first 'Agency Clinic' with Kat Buckle from Curtis Brown, who be chatting all things representation and how to get an agent! independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/

Join us today for a masterclass with Angeli Macfarlane, Development Producer and Founder of Script Cube, who will be discussing 'How to Build a Strong Story: Moving to Long-Form.' @makemoderntales This masterclass is exclusively for Catalyst PRO members: independentfilmtrust.org/iftcatalyst/