Pact Reveals Successful Future30 Indies
Thirty new and emerging indies from across the UK have been selected to take part in the Pact Future30 scheme.
As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Pact issued a national call out to find 30 of the UK’s most exciting new indies who have the potential to become th sector’s gamechangers of the future. Indies had to submit a two minute video to explain why they should be chosen for the scheme, and an expert panel including Laura Marshall, Icon Films; Laura Bessell, Argonon; Billy Macqueen, Darrall Macqueen; Jane Kelly, Big Mountain Productions; Julie Baines, Dan Films, Gwenda Carnie, Cardiff Productions; Thomasina Gibson, Heroes Productions; and Hakan Kousetta, 60Forty Films have been judging hundreds of applications over the past month.
Pact is pleased to announce that the following companies have been selected for the scheme, which includes two years’ free Pact membership and a supercharged, tailored development programme with access to industry experts to help them to develop and grow their businesses, as well as all of the regular member benefits including free legal and business affairs advice, regular TV commissioner briefings and access to the Pact Growth Accelerator.
Born This Way Media Ltd - London
Bowled Over Media Ltd - Surrey
Caspian Films - Kent
ClockWork Films - Leeds
Daddy's SuperYacht Productions - London
Dark Pictures Limited - London
Earthling Films - London
HopSkip Studios Ltd - Belfast
Indefinite Films - Bristol
Insight Films - London
Kailash Films - Cardiff
Little Bird Films - Cardiff
Little Monk Pictures - Manchester
Loop - London
Milk and Honey Productions – London
Pan Yard - London
Particle6 - Berkshire
Phoenix Television - Hampshire
Reel Soul Movies – Bath
Rope Ladder Fiction - Manchester
Skye Films Ltd - Scotland
SLNda Limited – Loughborough and London
Spirit Media Studios Ltd - London
Studio BE – Brighton / Hove
Studio Something - Scotland
Teen Club – London / Manchester
Three Tables Productions - London
Threewise Entertainment – Birmingham
Walk on Air Films - Belfast
Wander Films - Middlesbrough
Pact Chair and CEO of 60Forty Films, Hakan Kousetta, said: “The judges were blown away by the calibre of the entries and it was difficult to reach a final 30. It’s a good sign for the future of British TV and film that we have so much talent coming through. Well done to the successful applicants and we look forward to working with them over the next two years to help them develop their businesses.”
The Ultimate Indie Xmas Party
To bring industry together after a difficult 18 months, Pact is organising the ultimate Indie Xmas Party to be held at Old Billingsgate, London on Friday 17th December. This is a not-for-profit event designed to be affordable for all sizes of indies and we are excited to confirm that Boy George will be DJing at the event. We will also have comedy, tributes and a three course dinner followed by dancing. Tickets are on sale now here.
Pact is asking people to nominate who they think should receive a tribute at the party. We are looking for individuals and indies who have been instrumental in delivering disruption, innovation and creativity in the indie sector over the past three decades. We want to hear about those game-changers who have contributed to the global success of the UK film and TV industry, and who have made a lasting impact through their productions, practices or personal leadership. More information about how to make a nomination can be found here.
Pact CEO, John McVay said: “The Ultimate Indie Xmas Party is an opportunity for indies, broadcasters, streamers and industry to come together and celebrate not just 30 years of a successful UK indie TV and film sector, but to see colleagues and friends in the same room having not been able to do so for nearly 2 years.
“We are looking to honour people who have made a difference over the past 30 years and I would encourage anyone in the industry to spend 10 minutes nominating a person, or a company who they think deserves a tribute. We look forward to seeing everyone on 17th December for what will be a fantastic celebration of indie success over the past three decades.”