Research on Blockbuster films, We are UK film and Creative Europe UK

Block Buster Films
Blockbuster films is a sight for investors to look for a film to invest to. They can do this by signing up to the website and then look through the films to see which one they are interested in and would possibly give back a big return. They encourage investors to look into their website as the first page on their websites quote "We have a number of films that are due to be released that you can still get involved in which are offering attractive returns"

 We are UK film
We are UK film is a website that allows filmmakers to explore the multiples sources of funding across the UK. The website is very beneficial to upcoming/aspiring filmmaker looking for an investment in there film, the website shows who the funding companies are, where they are based, who they are looking to invest in and also gives a link to there website if they want to find out more.
The website is also beneficial for investors, this is because the website also includes details about upcoming film festivals where film would be sold to investors.

Creative Europe UK
Creative Europe Desk UK offers free advice and support to UK based applicants of Creative Europe.They can offer advice on the phone, via email, in person or via Skype, and they hold free information seminars and application workshops.   
  • Creative Europe host and attend events across the UK to promote. Creative Europe organise their own free seminars and workshops about Creative Europe, they also attend conferences, festivals, markets and events in order to spread the word about Creative Europe. .
The media sub-programme supports organisations working in film, television and new media, and offers funding, training and networking opportunities for:
  • Producers
  • Video game developers
  • Distributors
  • Sales agents
  • Audiovisual training providers
  • Organisers of festivals, markets and networks
  • Film education specialists
  • Cinema exhibitors

    • Music
    • Heritage
    • Architecture
    • Design
    • Circus
    • Festivals
    • Craft
    • Fashion
    • Literature
    • Multi disciplinary

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