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Obviously, you want the world to see your new short - but how do you get to them? We spoke to a wide range of filmmakers, sales agents, distributors and industry experts to find out the best ways to get your short film out there.

Filmed at ‘Short Sighted’, BAFTA’s conference on getting your short film seen by the people who matter, produced with British Council and Shooting People.

An expert panel share top tips on how to manage your film budget, whatever the size. 

Event recorded 15 July 2012

The post-production element of filmmaking may seem daunting, but these ten key nuggets of advice from industry experts will help you sail to the finish.

Published 05 July 2013

This month we're in Scotland, catching up with six comedy writers pitching their sitcom ideas as part of the BAFTA Rocliffe New Writing Forum. With guest host Genevieve Smith.

Published on 2 September 2014.

Having scooped the win at the 2012 Soho House Shorts competition, Kibbey fills us in on his top tips for successful short films - including what to do when your mum isn't Harvey Weinstein.

Published 5 April 2013.

Watch the trailer for BAFTA-winning animation A Morning Stroll and read its writer/director Grant Orchard's advice on breaking into the industry.

“Be prepared to work hard & grab every opportunity that comes by." BAFTA-nominated short film animators offer advice for those starting out in the film industry.

"You should always tell a tale that you’re passionate about." Gain an insight into the BAFTA-nominated short films of 2014, as the filmmakers reflect on their creative process.

Listen to this year’s 2019 EE British Academy Film Awards nominees in the British Short Film and British Short Animation categories discuss their innovative and experimental fiction, non-fiction and animation short films.

Featuring:

Barnaby Blackburn - Wale

Alex Lockwood - 73 Cows

Elizabeth Hobbs - I'm Ok

Angela Clarke - Bachelor 38

Greg McLeod - Marfa 

Sandhya Suri – The Field

Director Aneil Karia + Producer Scott O'Donnell discuss developing their short with Film 4 + shooting on London public transport. 

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