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Mustapha is an Executive Producer and Head of Production at Slick Films. His Slick Tip? Stick to your gut, and don’t shy away from discomfort. That uneasy feeling? It’s usually a sign you’re stepping into something new. #slickfilms #slicktips

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BOLTON FILM FESTIVAL 2025 Rocket Fuel, Egg Timer, and Familiar Stranger have officially been selected for this year’s Bolton Film Festival. With this selection, all three are now BAFTA qualifying. #slickfilms #boltonfilmfestival #shortfilmselection #baftaqualifying

Congratulations to all the long listed scripts: l8r.it/QAKu

Mark Gatiss-Starring Short by 'House of the Dragon's Freddie Fox Set for HollyShorts Film Fest (Exclusive) hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-n…

The Painting & The Statue, directed by Freddie Fox and starring an all-star cast including Tanya Reynolds, Asim Chaudhry, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, and Mark Gatiss, will have its world premiere at the Oscar® qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival this August in Los Angeles!

The Dartmoor Cowboy. Set against the brooding landscape of 1950s rural England, it follows the solitary path of a local cowpuncher. A tale of grit, spirit, and isolation from visionary director WIJ Travers. #slickfilms #shortfilm #filmcommunity #newrelease #storytelling

Watch award winning short film Roy, now streaming on our YouTube Channel. @Slick_Films x @RachelShenton youtube.com/watch?v=c46piV…

We’re excited to be attending the HollyShorts Film Festival this August in Los Angeles! HollyShorts has become a premier platform for independent filmmakers around the world, & is now proudly a BAFTA qualifying festival too. 
#hollyshorts2024 #hsff2024 #hollyshortsfilmfestival

Regular deadline is tomorrow! Submit your script and get in the running for £10K, career-changing mentorship, and your shot at bringing your story to life: l8r.it/nN3R #SlickFilmsFund #ScriptSubmission #EmergingFilmmakers

The Slick Films Fund is proud to announce a new collaboration with @Backstage and @TheMandyNetwork ”Every filmmaker knows l8r.it/lubL, FilmFreeway, and Coverfly - connecting with their network, is huge.” - Chris Overton, CEO, Slick Films l8r.it/zjc6

What makes a script actually stand out? A Slick Films Fund judge breaks down what separates the great from the forgettable - and the mistakes that keep writers from winning. Read it here: l8r.it/wTdH #Screenwriting #Filmmaking #WritersLife #ShortFilm

Breaking into the industry can be tough, so we’re offering a dedicated prize and hugely helpful industry resources exclusively for first-time filmmakers. Expert mentorship and invaluable resources. filmfreeway.com/SlickFilmsFund Tag a first-time filmmaker. #SlickFilmsFund

Join us Tuesday March 18th for an insightful session hosted by publicist Catherine Lynn Scott, leading over 38 Oscar® nominated shorts and nurturing 6 BAFTA and 8 Oscar® Winning campaigns alongside Oscar® Winning filmmaker Chris Overton. Register here: l8r.it/VsRD

Writers, directors, and stars of their stunning debut Laundreams - Evie & Amber are proof that bold storytelling can find its place when given the chance. Emerging filmmakers: keep pushing, keep dreaming. The right support can make all the difference. l8r.it/6hYo

Luke Shelley is a multi-award-winning British director and editor, recently longlisted for a BIFA. See his work here: l8r.it/jqIz ley #BIFA2024 #Cinematography #ExperimentalFilm

It’s a defining moment for Micky Donovan, who, after 35 years, is stepping up to play a drum solo once again at The Big Sleep Out - a challenge set by football legend Lou Macari to help him tackle his battle with addiction. Register here: l8r.it/6vNb

Deadline tomorrow 20th Feb!! l8r.it/QjtS #SlickFilmsFund #FilmFunding #IndieFilm #ShortFilm #FilmmakerSupport #BoltonFilmFestival #EmergingFilmmakers #SupportIndieFilm #ShortFilmFunding #FilmMentorship

DEADLINE! The next Slick Films Fund deadline is Thursday, February 20th! This is your chance to bring your story to life with £10,000 in funding and a fantastic support package. Submit now: l8r.it/xVwA

It's Coming... 230 Miles From Civilisation is "The Edge of Existence" #Film #FeatureDoc #Documentary #IndieFilm