lsf funding proposal 2015
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESLONDON SCREENWRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2015
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESLONDON SCREENWRITERS’ FESTIVAL 2015
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THE LONDON SCREENWRITERS’FESTIVAL 2015
INSPIRE… CONNECT… EXPERIENCE…
The London Screenwriters’ Festival the World’s largest screenwriting event.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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THE LONDON SCREENWRITERS’FESTIVAL 2015
INSPIRE… CONNECT… EXPERIENCE…
Our core philosophy is to share experience, inspire ground-breaking work and connect talent with filmmakers and producers, fostering both creativity and business development.
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THE LONDON SCREENWRITERS’FESTIVAL 2015
WHERE AND WHEN?
The Festival runs for 3 days in October, hosted at the grand and historic Regents University, in the heart of Regents Park.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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THE LONDON SCREENWRITERS’FESTIVAL 2015
WHAT WE DO
Over the three day festival, we deliver over 130 events - a mix of keynote speeches, seminars, workshops, networking opportunities and training sessions.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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WHAT WE DO
The festival is committed to developing emerging talent, the future of our industry.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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THE CORE OFFERINGOF THE FESTIVAL
THE CORE OFFERINGOF THE FESTIVAL
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PAST SPEAKERS
Events range from small, one on one sessions, through bigger workshops and seminars, as well as main stage events like ‘Silence Of The Lambs’ LIVE with Ted Tally in 2014
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PAST SPEAKERS
The festival has now played host to over 500 high profile industry speakers… including the people behind…
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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PAST SPEAKERS WORK INCLUDES
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THE GREAT BRITISH PITCHFEST
All delegates get the opportunity to pitch their projects to agents, executives, commissioners and producers from the UK, Europe and Hollywood.
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WE CONNECT TALENT AT SCRIPT CHAT
We are in it together.
Our delegates can connect directly with our industry speakers, face to face and on a level playing field.
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THE LONDON SCREENWRITERS’FESTIVAL 2015
WE READ SCRIPTS AND FEEDBACK
All delegates get script feedback from professional readers.
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WE GET WORK PERFORMED LIVE
Delegates can have their script worked on by professional actors and director, bringing their words vividly to life. The ATR received 99% five star feedback from the 200 involved in 2013
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LIVE AND ONLINE SCRIPT SCHOOL
We keep the festival alive year round with our online delegate network where we also share filmed sessions.
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PITCHING THURSDAY
A week of workshops culminate in a Pitching Thursday, offering more indepth training.
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TAKE ACTION INITIATIVES
Unique initiatives to get writers writing, and their work produced. ’50 Kisses’ resulted in 2,500 screenplays being written and 135 films produced.
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COMMUNITY
In feedback, one of the most important factors for delegates is a sense of community, networking and social meetups.
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BRITISH SCREENWRITERS AWARDS 2015
The first annual British Screenwriters’ Awards took place in 2014, celebrating and platforming both great screenwriting and emerging talent.
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WHO ATTENDS?WHO ATTENDS?
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The 2014 festival attracted over 850 attendees, a 20% increase on 2013. We project a similar increase in 2015 having already sold 250 passes in the seven days after LSF 2014.
DEMOGRAPHICS
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DEMOGRAPHICS
• 46% between 36 and 50• 37% between 21 and 35• 51% over 51• 48% Female• 52% Male• 44% London based• 40 % UK commuters• 14% International Delegates (of which a third are long haul)
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We have more feedback than we can share, but typically delegates report…
‘I had an amazing time which only now, looking back on it, I realise actually changed me and my perspective on life. To meet so many creative, talented and inspiring people in one place was an incredible experience.’ Karen Roos, Screenwriter
WHAT THEY SAY
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SPONSORSHIPSPONSORSHIP
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SPONSORSHIP
We want you to be a part of this exciting creative movement.
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SPONSORSHIP
Align your brand with• The biggest screenwriters event the world.• An important and unique international cultural event. • Playing an important role in fostering creative and emerging talent• Being a supporter of British film.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
Live Event Opportunities to promote your brand or organisation include…• Stage banners• Lanyard branding• Session sponsorship• Trade booths.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF
Online portals to promote your brand or organisation include…• Our website (200k views)• Social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter (20k members)• 75,000 strong email list.
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TAKE A STAND
Take a stand in the marquee, the conference meeting area which high visibility to our delegates.
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CUSTOM PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
We are nothing if not innovative, and look forward to creating something unique for you and your organisation.
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CUSTOM PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Want more information? Come and speak to us and let us build a solution for you.
www.LondonSWF.com #LondonSWF