New Connections: Artist Filmmaker and Producer Mixer - Open for Applications
- Are you an artist filmmaker* working creatively with non-fiction**?
- Do you have a new film project in development?
- Are you looking to connect with a lead producer or additional producers for your film?
This is a chance to share your work, meet producers and form new connections.
We are looking for 10 artists/filmmakers to present their creative non-fiction projects to a group of invited producers at an informal mixer event at LUX, London on Fri 11 Sep, 5pm - 9.30pm. We will ask each artist filmmaker to briefly introduce themselves and their projects and then there will be time afterwards for chatting. Rather than a formal pitch, these short presentations are designed to introduce your project, open up conversations, and create opportunities for future collaboration.
Following the short presentations, we will have an open drinks, refreshments, and discussion space with plenty of time to meet producers and other filmmakers, to exchange ideas in a relaxed setting.
We are looking for film projects at any stage of development that would benefit from this opportunity. This can be a short or a feature film.
What are we looking for?
- Artist filmmakers who are developing a new non-fiction project
- Artist filmmakers who are seeking a producer to upscale their project production ambition, budget and modes of exhibition
- Artist filmmakers working with screen-based moving image or film
- Artist filmmakers making work that is intended for gallery or cinema exhibition
Eligibility
- Please note that this opportunity is restricted to UK-based artist filmmakers.
- You must be over 18 and not currently in full-time education.
- The event will take place in London and unfortunately we are unable to cover travel costs so you must be able to travel to LUX in London at your own expense.
- Please note that this a mixer event to encourage new connections, it is not a funding opportunity and we do not have budget to cover participant expenses.
To apply
Please apply using this form: https://forms.gle/uz7eHFrYS2bP7BS68
The deadline for applications is 5pm, Thursday 13th August 2026.
We plan to contact all selected applicants by 25th August.
Event details
Date: Friday 11th September 2026
Time: 5pm – 9.30pm
Location: LUX, Waterlow Park Centre, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5JF
For directions on how to reach the LUX building please see here. Note that traffic is often busy at this time of evening, and the LUX building is a short walk from the nearest public transport so please leave plenty of time to arrive.
Access
The LUX building is wheelchair accessible and there are wheelchair accessible toilet facilities. Please contact us if you have any particular access needs 020 31412960 or email events@lux.org.uk
We are happy to provide support and discuss accessibility requirements with applicants who may identify as having a disability. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. audio or video recordings), please upload an audio or video recording at the bottom of the application form. If you have any questions or need support please contact: hellobfi@docsociety.org
Notes
* by ‘artist film’ we mean screen-based moving image work that uses film or video as a medium to explore artistic ideas, often through experimental or non-traditional approaches. Often this is rooted in a fine art practice, whilst utilising filmic methods, conventions and references.
** by ‘creative non-fiction’ we mean work that is concerned with and has some grounding in real events, locations, situations or narratives, and can be defined as non-fiction.
This event is organised collaboratively by BFI Doc Society, Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN) and LUX.
If you have any questions please contact: hellobfi@docsociety.org
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