S U P P O R T E D B Y :

The Smalls is a digital platform for independent filmmakers worldwide offering networking, video hosting and pitching opportunities.

Our aim is to grow and develop professional opportunities for independent filmmakers to do what they love: developing creative ideas and making films.

The Smalls have grown a global community of almost 11,000 independent filmmakers; emerging talent and winners of BAFTAs, Cannes Lions and Academy Awards.

A multi-skilled community, with specialities including documentary, animation, claymation, music video, films and more… creating all formats of content from short form video to TVCs, social video (bite-size), short films and even feature length films.

The Smalls Film Festival celebrates the work of our community of filmmakers and beyond…

W H O A R E T H E S M A L L S ?

An annual celebration of the work of our community, now one of the UK’s largest short film festivals:

• Entering it’s 10th year in 2015, September 4th-9th • Showcasing the work of our 11,000 strong community & beyond • Exciting new venue in the heart of East London’s creative quarter • 5 days of short film screenings, industry talks, parties, awards,

workshops & exhibitions… • Attended by thousands of delegates from the UK and beyond,

filmmakers, fans, commissioners, press & more… • Core audience 18-35yr influencers, 50/50 M/F split • The Smalls Film Festival website obtains 50K+ UV’s per month

with the figures expected to be even higher in 2015 • 18K Facebook Likes, 2.6K Twitter Followers, 12K subscribers • 2015 confirmed sponsors: Apple, Panavision, Shutterstock • Previous sponsors include: Nokia, Panasonic, Peroni, Vita Coco,

Virgin Media, UKTV, Comedy Central & Jameson… • Previous judges from: BBC, ITV, Film4, VICE, Aardman, Warp

Films, Creative England, Film London & Nowness… • 2015 Media partner (more to follow): Little White Lies • Ranked in the top 5 ‘Coolest Film Festivals in the World’ by a

leading film publisher

T H E S M A L L S F I L M F E S T I V A L

A curated programme of short film screenings on the big screen, as well as in a viewing area where attendees can watch on small screens (phones, tablets or laptops): • Drama • Documentary • Animation • Comedy • Music video

An opening street party with live music and entertainment, an award ceremony featuring screenings, special guests and happy faces, and a closing party featuring well earned drinks…

2015’s programme is yet to be confirmed but likely to include: • Future of Film: VR, 360 filming and beyond • The Evolution of Short Form & Bite Size Content • Making Money From Your Stock Footage • Pitching Your Ideas • Comedy Panel - You Think You’re Funny? • Animation Production - The Rise of the Challenger Studios

Previous industry panel discussions and workshops include: • The evolution of 4K • Wonderful Women: A Celebration of Women in Film • Film London / Creative England: Funding For Short Films

T H E P R O G R A M M E

In 2015 The Smalls Film Festival will celebrate the marriage between film and technology by creating the Tech Hub, a custom space where attendees can discover new advancements in film technology: • Exhibitions • Demonstrations • Talks • Networking • Panel Discussions

Shutterstock will feature Sequence - a brand new editing software

Apple will host Small Films for Small Screens - films shown on devices

Future of Film: VR / 360 filming is predicted to make a huge impact in the film / video / advertising industries. We will explore the latest technologies, working in partnership with leaders in the space. We’ll demonstrate the latest technologies - including headsets, cameras, game engines and editing softwares.

Tech PR: Our appointed PR agency will heavily promote the Tech Hub to technology press and marketing press.

T H E T E C H H U B

The Smalls Film Festival reaches a core audience of 18-35yr influencers and thought leaders with a strong connection to the arts, movies, music, media, new technology & style.

We deliver unique brand integration and exposure through promotional activities, custom programming and awards, to hospitality packages and curated events. Targeted awareness for your brand before, during and after The Smalls Film Festival.

Traditional sponsorship opportunities include:

• Sponsorship of a festival strand (comedy, drama, music video, animation & documentary)

• Branded video content produced by The Smalls • Product integration / display areas in event spaces • Brand exposure on event signage • Marketing campaign including PR, social media & advertising • Outreach opportunities to The Smalls 12,000+ members • An official table at The Smalls Film Festival awards • Tickets to opening night party / supporting events

We’d be more than happy to respond with tailored ideas to your brands requirements on request.

F E S T I V A L S P O N S O R S H I P

The Smalls Film Festival originally launched in September 2005, with “Small Films for Small Screens”, a two-day showcase and competition in Covent Garden, London. Held in association with London Design Festival and Creative Review, the event was one of the first of its kind to showcase short films on video iPods.

Having seen and liked the way attendees were interacting with the iPods, a senior marketing exec from Apple commissioned The Smalls to do the same in Apple’s flagship store for a week… We loaded iPods with short films and featured The Smalls branding in the Apple store. Apple have continued to support ever since.

After the success of Small Films for Small Screens, our website was conceived, and we started annual competitions such as The Comedy Smalls and The Smalls Showcase and Awards.

Over the years, we’ve seen the most random-yet-successful collaborations come to fruition, witnessed young comedic geniuses being snapped up by broadcasters, observed audiences of hundreds go dead silent when faced with exceptional documentary material, we’ve watched people cry with joy when awarded their first production grants, and we have loved every minute of it!

T H E F E S T I V A L’ S H I S T O R Y

A B I G S M A L L S T H A N K Y O U

For more information, please contact

Dan Kemp

The Smalls - Head of Development

T: 0782 100 4768E: dan@thesmalls.com

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