Film London and B3, Frankfurt sign Memorandum of Understanding, strengthening creative collaboration

• Partnership announced during the B3 Biennial of the Moving Image
• Supporting and showcasing IP and contemporary artist filmmaking

Film London and The B3 Biennial of the Moving Image (B3) will sign a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) in Frankfurt on 16th October 2021 to recognise and enhance the ongoing spirit of collaboration between the two cities, helping to support and cross-promote respective IP and artist filmmaking projects.
 
Over the last three years Film London and B3 have participated together in a series of cultural exchanges, panel sessions, talent showcasing and industry market intelligence. Building upon this existing creative collaboration, the MOU will engage in particular with Film London’s IP Market UPstream, and continue to work with Film London’s Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN), scoping out opportunities for cross-promotion and pooling knowledge.
 
Film London’s UPstream is an innovative IP Market that facilitates pitches and meetings between IP holders presenting new and exciting IP projects and UK Film and TV production companies, sales agents, distributors and publishers. UPstream and B3 will work in partnership to create a bridge for IP talent participating at B3 in October 2021 to attend UPstream online in February 2022, with a series of panel events and one-to-one meetings in the run up.
 
With the increasing visibility of artist-filmmaking in mainstream culture through streaming and virtual exhibitions, the MOU will strengthen the already established partnership between B3 and FLAMIN. This will include a continuation in programme consultations, introductions to filmmakers, annual screenings of FLAMIN work, and participation in the B3 Biennial of the Moving Image.
 
 Adrian Wootton OBE, Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission, said:
“London and its dynamic and diverse screen industries are open for business, and this MOU is very much part of our continuing international partnerships. This is a natural progression from our already established relationship with B3, strengthening our commitment to creative collaboration. We look forward working with Frankfurt throughout the year ahead to exchange invaluable industry know-how and cross-promote some of the world’s most exciting and original talent, sharing bold and diverse stories that have the potential to be turned into world-class film, TV and thought-provoking artist moving image.”
 
 
Prof. Bernd Kracke, President of the Offenbach University of Design,
Artistic Director of the B3 Biennale of the Moving Image, said:
“As a festival for moving image and cross-media content, B3 has always been a springboard for new talent. Many of the talents discovered by B3 are now established artists and filmmakers, and many are on their way. We see the expansion of our cooperation with Film London and UPstream as an opportunity to promote special talents even more and to pave the way for them in a targeted and fast way. We are very much looking forward to more exciting and fruitful collaborations in the years to come.”
 
Notes to Editors 
About Film London
Film London is the capital’s screen industries agency. We connect ideas, talent and finance to develop a pioneering creative culture in the city that delivers success in film, television, animation, games and beyond. We work to sustain, promote and develop London as a global content production hub, support the development of the city’s new and emerging filmmaking talent and invest in a diverse and rich film culture. Funded by the Mayor of London and the National Lottery through the BFI, we also receive support from Arts Council England, ScreenSkills and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
 
Film London’s activities include:

• Maintaining, strengthening and promoting London’s position as world-class city to attract investment through film, television, animation and games
• Investing in local talent through a range of specialised production and training schemes
• Boosting employment and competitiveness in the capital’s screen industries by delivering internationally facing business development events
• Maximising access to the capital’s film culture by helping audiences discover film in all its diversity
• Promoting London through screen tourism

Film London also manages the British Film Commission (www.britishfilmcommission.org.uk) through a public/private partnership which is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport through the BFI, and the Department for International Trade.
www.filmlondon.org.uk
@Film_London
 
About Film London Artists‘ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN)
Film London, with funding from Arts Council England, is a major supporter of artists’ filmmaking, through the Film London Artists’ Moving Image Network (FLAMIN). FLAMIN was launched by Film London in 2005 as a one-stop resource to provide London-based artists working in the moving image with access to funding, guidance and development opportunities. Through unique commissioning funds, FLAMIN has commissioned over 150 productions, and supported the careers of countless other artists with programmes of one-to-one advice sessions, residencies and workshops.
www.filmlondon.org.uk/FLAMIN
@FL_FLAMIN
 
UPstream
UPstream is an IP Market devised and delivered by Film London since 2019. It showcases unique and innovative international IP from emerging and established talent to visionary production companies and investors looking to invest in the development of future Film and/or TV series. The IP is presented either online or in-person to an invited selection of production executives, enabling personal introductions and expanding networks for both sides. UPstream’s ambitions are firmly established in the presentation of new voices and talent being exposed to the Screen industries for development, whilst creating a must-attend platform for such discoveries. UPstream will also expand its reach as it grows and aims to harness selective international partnerships with like-minded organisations to work collaboratively to create opportunities for exciting IP and the talent behind it.
https://filmlondon.org.uk/upstream