Creative Enterprise (Creative UK)

The BFI NETWORK England: Early Development Fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects. You can apply for funding of between £3,000 and £5,000 to support writing a treatment and creating related materials, and – if you’re working with a producer – their time spent on the project. This fund supports the early stages of development for debut long-form projects. It supports writers who do not yet have the first draft of a script (or equivalent format for immersive work), to produce an initial treatment – a piece of writing that outlines the story, characters, themes and structure of the project – and related materials like a mood board or other visual content. The Fund supports long-form live-action, immersive and animation fiction projects.

✨ This week we hosted our final pitch event for our Investment Readiness 2024 cohort at the The Film and TV Charity in London. 🎉 We were proud to showcase some of the most innovative creative businesses in the screen sector — each one an alumni of our Investment Readiness Programme. We want to extend special thanks to: 🚀 Our brilliant entrepreneurs for their outstanding pitches, demonstrating creativity and innovation at its finest: Aiwan Obinyan & Dr Tamanda Walker from AiAi Studios Emily Bailey from GREEN-BiT 🎥 Gabriel Isserlis from SuperScout.ai Helen Howells & Oliver Ellis from Hoho Entertainment James Simpson from Copper Candle Jolyon Rubinstein & Anna Griffin from Jolly Griffin Ryan Bousfield from Wolf & Wood Interactive Ltd. San Shepherd from Future Tech Labs Urvisha Patel, Presh Williams & Richard Baffoe-Djan from Cinnect 🚀 The rest of the Investment Readiness 2024 Cohort - Angela Gourley, Thembisa Cochrane, Georgie Paget, Camilla Wren, Dominique Webb, Joseph Morel, Giada Mazzoleni - they are all brilliant and you can learn more about each business in our profiles --> https://lnkd.in/eucbwM4h 🚀 Last but not least UK Business Angels Association for helping bring our businesses in front of fantastic investors who are keen to explore the future of the creative industries. Thank you once again for being part of this exciting journey with us. #UKBAA #CreativeUK #CreativeEnterprise #InvestInCreative #Innovation #VR #AR #Gaming #FilmAndTV #AngelInvestors #InvestmentOpportunity

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR THE BIG CREATIVE UK SUMMIT: CLIMATE SOLUTIONS The Big Creative UK Summit: Climate Solutions is a half-day event, taking place at City Hall, London. Delivered in partnership with Mayor of London and supported by EIT Culture & Creativity, this event will shine a light on the extraordinary breadth of work happening within the Creative Industries to reduce impact on our climate. Get Your Tickets Below ⬇️

🚀 ARE YOU AN INVESTOR LOOKING TO INVEST IN CREATIVE COMPANIES? Then join us for our upcoming event 'Invest in Creative Enterprise: UK Business Angels Association & Creative UK Pitch Evening' Join UKBAA & Creative UK on October 16th, from 5pm-9:30pm at the TV and Film Charity, London (W1F 9AD) for an exciting evening of pitches from creative businesses in sectors like gaming, immersive tech, VR, AR, software, and TV & Film—graduates of Creative UK's investment readiness programme. Why Attend? ✔ Gain insights on investing in the thriving creative industries ✔ Discover innovative solutions from leading-edge creative tech companies ✔ Ideal for angel investors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors seeking new opportunities 🗓️ Date: October 16th ⏰ Time: 17:00 PM – 21:30 PM 📍 Location: London Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eFwFAYw5

🚨 APPLICATIONS FOR REFRAME CLOSE MONDAY 7th OCTOBER 🚨 If you have a proven track record but find it challenging to scale, or if you're looking to break away from traditional ways of working, this programme is for you. Reframe focuses on three key areas critical to accelerating your business: 🚀 Exploring New Revenue Models: Discover untapped income streams and reshape your business approach. 🚀 Exploiting Existing IP: Learn how to better leverage the content and IP you already own to maximise profits. 🚀 Navigating and Embedding New Technology: Stay ahead by integrating the latest technologies into your business operations. This programme is tailored for screen-based companies across film, TV, gaming, immersive, and Createch that are ready to move past stagnation and unlock new opportunities for growth. Join a cohort of like-minded business leaders and learn how to transform your business model for a rapidly changing industry. Find out more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dN_kk3HG

🚀 Good News! The application deadline for the Reframe programme has been extended to 7th October at 5pm! 🎉 Creative Enterprise Reframe is a dedicated business support programme for ambitious, agile and enterprising screen-based companies. This unique programme will equip entrepreneurs with the skills, new knowledge and mindset to scale their business. This is a unique proposition for screen business owners with ambition to grow both professionally and personally and inspire real change in the industry with revised business models that reframe content production for the new age of technology, exploiting IP, and finding new and profitable revenue streams. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to rework your business strategy and unlock new possibilities. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dN_kk3HG #CreativeEnterprise #BusinessSupport #ScreenIndustries #CreativeUK

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity from British Film Institute (BFI)! 🚀 BFI National Lottery Discovery Feature Funding provides support of up to a maximum of £1,000,000 for features from debut directors with budgets of up to £3,500,000. Find out more and apply below 👇

🚀 Do you want to receive 1-to-1 business coaching to come up with new opportunities and expansion for your business? 🚀 Do you want to create and complete a comprehensive plan to adapt, grow and scale your business? 🚀 Do you want to get expert advice on new revenue models, IP exploitation and adaption of new and emerging technologies? Than our new REFRAME programme is for you! Creative Enterprise Reframe is a dedicated business support programme for ambitious, agile and enterprising screen-based companies. This unique programme will equip entrepreneurs with the skills, new knowledge and mindset to scale their business. This is a unique proposition for screen business owners with ambition to grow both professionally and personally and inspire real change in the industry with revised business models that reframe content production for the new age of technology, exploiting IP, and finding new and profitable revenue streams.  Find out more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dN_kk3HG

🚀GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FILM & TV, ANIMATION & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES 🚀 Innovate UK is inviting ambitious companies to participate in the Creative Catalyst Global Business Innovation Programme with Singapore, which aims to help UK businesses grow and scale on a global stage through building R&D and innovation collaborations and partnerships. This engaging programme consists of a Get ready preparation phase, 5-day innovation visit to Singapore – attending the ASIA TV Forum & Market Exhibition and conference (and a tailored itinerary to connect with key stakeholders), an Exploit the opportunity workshop, and support from an Innovate UK innovation and growth specialist – helping your business to identify growth opportunities and develop innovation led collaborations with partners in the country. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eFie-59f

🚨 LESS THAN A WEEK Left to apply for our Screen Launchpad & Reframe programmes 🎉 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join Creative Enterprise Screen Launchpad or Reframe! Applications for both programmes will close on 30 September at 5pm.   If you're an aspiring founder from an underrepresented community or an established business owner looking to adapt and thrive in the ever-changing screen industries, now is the time to apply. These programmes offer vital business support, financial guidance, and expert mentorship tailored to creative companies in film & TV, gaming, immersive, animation, and creative technology.   Apply now and take the next step in your creative business journey!   🎬 Screen Launchpad is a three-month programme designed for underrepresented founders in film & TV, gaming, immersive, animation, and creative tech. Gain the tools and support needed to turn your business idea into reality. https://lnkd.in/dtpsVqED   🎮 Reframe is a five-month initiative for established creative businesses looking to innovate and adapt to the industry's evolving landscape. From exploring new markets to leveraging the latest technologies, Reframe will help you rework and grow your business. https://lnkd.in/dN_kk3HG   We're running an application support session for both programmes on Wednesday 25th September at 11am - you can register here: https://lnkd.in/e5eBeUua #CreativeEnterprise #CreativeUK