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Upstream is our unique showcase of adaptable and early stage projects across Film, TV, Animation and Games, curated by Film London and identified as ripe for adaptation. What makes it unique? We’ve done the scouring and scouting for you, bringing you only the freshest and most exciting IP that we’ve come across.

And this week, we’ve just gone live with a whole new offer…UPSTREAM LIVE

What is Upstream again?
Available on Substack, Upstream is a year-round online platform for early-stage IP. It was also an annual in-person showcase for Film, TV and Games producers, commissioners and development executives.

But change is afoot. After several years as a standalone event, this October, Upstream is merging into Film London’s flagship producer-focused event, the Production Finance Market (PFM), sharing networking, lunch and a drinks reception with the producers and financiers attending PFM.

And while the basic Upstream Substack subscription is free, it doesn’t give you anything like the depth, flavour, excitement or, crucially, in-person opportunities like Upstream@PFM that you get from the paid-for subscription …

The good news is that we’ve decided to up our game and offer a whole new tier of subscription - Upstream Live. For a bargain £200 a year, Upstream Live subscribers get access to:

• the Upstream@PFM event,
• the freshest new IP each month
• full project information and contact details.
• you’ll also get invited to other Upstream events we run during the year.

For more details and to sign up, visit https://filmlondon.substack.com/subscribe

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London’s leading companies have attended Upstream, including Lionsgate, Bankside, All3media, Red Bull, Anonymous Content, Channel 4, West End Films, Red Arrow, Endor Productions, Britbox, Home Team, Nexus Studios, Neon Films, Green Door Productions and Mubi. Here’s what our attending buyers said last year:

• “The day was brilliant and a great format. The calibre of projects was strong, varied and could totally see a path or audience for all of them. Lots of interesting food for thought.”
• “Upstream showcased an amazing, diverse range of projects and creatives. Some were projects I'd love to work on, all were projects I'd like to see.”
• "A great event that brings together the work of talented creative people with a breadth of possible opportunities for their creations."
• "Very well organised. Great mix of people and very enjoyable."
• "Excellent selection of interesting IP as ever, in the context of a very well-organised and user-friendly event. I look forward to the next one!"
• "Another great day with exciting IP showcased. Thank you Film London for curating such a brilliant catalogue of talent."

For more details and to sign up, check out https://filmlondon.substack.com/subscribe

Recap on how Upstream actually works
As part of our day jobs, Film London incubates talent in multiple areas, from Games London and FLAMIN, our Artists’ Moving Image Network, to our work for BFI NETWORK, the Production Finance Market and under the Equal Access Network banner. We have our fingers in all the most creative pies.

Upstream has featured presentations from Gosh Comics, The Young Vic, Talawa Theatre, Soho Theatre, The Guardian and a range of BFI NETWORK, FLAMIN and Games London alumni. We also always make plenty of room for up-and-coming independent talent, often from the worlds of short films, podcasts, games or illustration.

We also work with a wider network of external partners to source IP for Upstream, from talent development organisations and online platforms, as well as attending events from grassroots screenings to the world’s leading film festivals.

Upstream reflects and caters for the screen industries’ ever-changing landscape, upholding London’s reputation as a global destination for content and production. Attending buyers have included Lionsgate, Bankside, All3media and All3media International, Mubi, BBC Studios, Red Bull and Anonymous Content.

Film London’s alumni include Harry Lighton (Pillion), Raine Allen Miller (Rye Lane), Pinny Grylls and Rebecca Wolff (Grand Theft Hamlet), Sasha Nathwani (Last Swim), Julia Jackman (100 Nights of Hero), multi-discipinary artist Hetain Patel and Turner Prize-winner Laure Provost, among many, many others.

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