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Thur July 9th: Film Festival Strategy with Wendy Mitchell

For many filmmakers, the festival circuit remains a mystery. Which festivals are right for your film? When to submit and when to wait? How much it really costs to attend, when a publicist is worth it, and how to turn a single screening into a relationship that lasts years.

Few people understand festivals from as many angles as Wendy Mitchell. She is the UK and Nordic delegate for San Sebastián International Film Festival and a consultant with Cannes Marché du Film, Berlinale EFM, the Red Sea International Film Festival and Göteborg Film Festival, with previous roles across Sundance London, Tallinn, Zurich and others. She has also covered the international circuit as a journalist for Indiewire and Screen International for twenty-five years, and is a regular speaker, mentor and consultant for EAVE, First Cut Lab, the National Film and Television School and the Independent Cinema Office.

In this two-hour virtual masterclass hosted by Breaking Through The Lens, Wendy will demystify the festival year from end-to-end, covering:

• How to choose the right festivals for your film (or TV series)

• How to navigate the submissions process (including fees and waivers)

• What to do after you are accepted (or how to handle rejection)

• How to make the most of your experience on the ground at any festival, from the smallest local event to Cannes, Berlinale, Venice and Sundance.

• When to hire a festival publicist and what the costs are

• What to budget for festival attendance

• How to map an entire year on the circuit and mistakes to avoid

You will leave with a clear-eyed view of the festival landscape, a working strategy for your own film, and the confidence to engage with festival organisers, publicists and programmers so that you are invited back. Don’t miss this chance to learn directly from one of the most connected voices in the international festival world.

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Tues June 9th| Impact Strategy & International Sales with Sarah Mosses

At a time when the funding landscape for documentary and social-impact films is being rewritten, Sarah Mosses has become a defining strategic voice in the field. As Founder & CEO of Together Films, she has shaped award-winning campaigns for For Sama, Unrest, The Tale and Roll Red Roll, and represents a current sales slate including Your Fat Friend, Life After (Sundance 2025) and Silenced (Sundance 2026). Through Impact Together, the company's non-profit arm, she also runs The Business of Impact Lab & Pitch, a five-month programme backed by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund supporting producers to develop socially resonant, commercially ambitious scripted features.

In this two-hour virtual workshop hosted by BTTL, Sarah will share expert knowledge behind a decade of purpose-driven cinema: how to design an impact strategy that drives both audience and revenue, how to fundraise from philanthropic and non-profit capital in a shifting global landscape, and what she has learned building The Business of Impact Lab from the inside. Expect candid case studies from across the Together Films slate, and a live Q&A session.

You'll leave with a working framework for mapping your audience, and key tools to help you engage with sales agents, impact producers and funders on equal footing.

With ninety minutes of expert instruction followed by a thirty-minute Q&A, this workshop is a rare chance to learn directly from one of the most respected voices in impact filmmaking.

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Film Finance Fundamentals with Jasmin Morrison
This is a 2-part course. Each session runs for two hours.

Let’s be real—film finance can feel like trying to crack a secret code. Development loans, tax credits, equity, waterfalls… what does it all mean, and how do you actually get the money to make your film?

Join BTTL for this eye-opening, two-part online workshop where we demystify the world of film finance with industry powerhouse Jasmin Morrison—currently Head of Business Affairs at Sky Originals, and formerly Investment Manager at The Fyzz Facility, where she helped finance over 100 films.

This workshop is built for independent filmmakers who are ready to take the next step: whether you're prepping your first feature or fine-tuning your pitch for investors. We’ll walk you through the real mechanics of funding your film and give you the tools to speak confidently to financiers, sales agents, and distributors.

What You'll Learn:

• A breakdown of all the major ways to finance an independent film—from development funding and loans to equity, tax incentives, presales, and more

• How to put together a professional finance plan that investors will take seriously

• Understanding recoupment waterfalls and how the money flows back

• Navigating distribution models and what different deals actually look like

• How to speak to investors—what to say, what to show, and what they’re listening for

• How to prepare for meetings with sales agents, distributors, and financiers with confidence

Expect sharp insights, no fluff, and a supportive space where questions are welcome and clarity is the goal.

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Wed April 9th | Pitch Me Perfect: How to hook your audience

Pitch Me Perfect is a dynamic workshop designed for film directors, producers, and creatives preparing to pitch their projects to industry decision-makers. Whether you’re meeting with investors, sales agents or production partners, this session will give you the confidence and clarity to walk into your pitch knowing exactly how to hook your audience—and seal the deal.

Led by award-winning writer, director, and BTTL coach Sasha Damjanovski, this 3-hour online workshop will help you transform your pitch from shaky to show-stopping. Sasha brings over 25 years of experience across film, television, and business communications—as well as his expertise as a storytelling coach and associate lecturer at Central Saint Martins (UAL). His approach blends creative insight with performance-based coaching techniques that leave a lasting impact.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Identify the HOOK of your story—the element that grabs attention and makes it memorable
• EXCITE your listeners and make them want to know more
• PREPARE effectively so you walk into the room ready to shine
• ADAPT your delivery to different personalities and meeting formats
• Deal with NERVES and project AUTHENTICITY without relying on PowerPoint

These skills go far beyond pitching—they’ll serve you in every professional meeting you attend.

Whether you're stepping into your first investor meeting or refining your pitch for Cannes, Pitch Me Perfect will help you master the moment. Because when your pitch works, your project sells.

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Wed Feb 26th | Film Law Decoded: Protect your work, your deals & your future.

Learn how to protect your film from legal pitfalls with Thanos Leontaris, legal advisor on major films such as The Enforcer (2022) starring Antonio Banderas and The Bricklayer (2023) starring Aaron Eckhart. This workshop led by Thanos Leontaris, Managing Partner at Ratio Law is a legal crash course designed to empower filmmakers with the essential knowledge to safeguard your project at every stage. Thanos will dive into critical topics including intellectual property rights, chain of title, optioning processes, financing strategies, actor and director deals, distribution agreements, production contracts, and post-production legalities. You’ll walk away with the tools to handle copyright registration, complex negotiations, and ensure airtight legal compliance from pre-production to final delivery. More importantly, you’ll learn how to engage with your lawyer—what to ask, how to assess risks, and why being legally prepared can save you time, money, and creative energy. Sign up now and take control of your film’s future!