Film Festivals

Skillset supports and sponsors many events and festivals as part of our work to promote skills, education and training. We also often directly fund the delivery of training which results in activities such as masterclasses, seminars and networking events.
There is no better way of letting you know what we're up to than face-to-face contact and that's why we have a programme of outreach and a festival strategy. We support projects that inform and educate people working in the industry about Skillset: who we are, what we do and how to benefit directly from Skillset funding.
Skillset at Encounters Short Film Festival
Skillset is proud to have sponsored the Encounters Short Film Festival (18-23 November 08) again as part of our longstanding relationship with the festival.
Read MoreTalent Lab - Toronto 2008
Skillset presented an opportunity for two talented Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) filmmakers to participate in the Talent Lab, a four-day artistic development programme at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Read MoreRobert Samuels - Toronto Talent Lab Participant 2008
Robert Samuels, Writer/Director, attended the Toronto International Film Festival Talent Lab in September 2008. Here he tells us in his own words how he found the experience.
Read MoreJuliet Ellis - Toronto Talent Lab Participant 2008
Juliet Ellis, an artist whose work spans many arenas, was one of two successful UK participants who attended the Toronto Talent Lab in Sept 2008. Find out what she had to say about the experience.
Read MoreDeaffest - Deaf Film & TV Festival
Skillset was the official sponsor of Deaffest which took place on 28-30 November 2008. Deaffest is the UK's only Deaf-led Film & TV festival. Next year heralds the return of the Film Awards Gala - a great opportunity for more talent to showcase their work to public and industry audiences.
Read MorePower to the Pixel
Power to the Pixel, the Digital Distribution & Film Innovation Forum returned to the Times BFI London Film Festival in October 2008 with more insight into how pioneering filmmakers and entrepreneurs are changing the way independent films are financed, created and reach audiences.
Read MoreBritish Council - Festivals Scheme & Resources
The British Council runs an established scheme promoting selected short films at 60 international film festivals. It also has a range of resources for filmmakers.
Read MoreThink, Shoot, Distribute 2008 at the Times BFI London Film Festival
The Times BFI London Film Festival's professional development scheme is looking for 25 experienced and emerging film-makers seeking to develop their feature film career.
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