Hosted at Digbeth Loc. Studios in Birmingham and delivered by Creative England – Filming in England, in partnership with Production Central, BBC Studioworks Digbeth Loc. Studios and with support from Screen Staffordshire and The Production Guild of Great Britain, this event is your chance to connect with the people powering production in the West Midlands.
As one of the UK’s fastest growing production hubs outside London, the West Midlands is home to thriving local businesses and a skilled workforce. From hosting the long-running Silent Witness, and now the home for TV sensation Peaky Blinders, the brand new Digbeth Loc. Studios is a creative powerhouse in the heart of the region, and it’s here that we’ll spotlight the people and businesses driving the screen industry forwards.
Alongside celebrating the new studio we’ll also be shining a light on the newly launched Film Office for the West Midlands Combined authority, Production Central, the region’s dedicated production service agency for industry. The evening will bring together our partners and local professionals to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the region’s creative community. By championing best practice and supporting job creation, we’re proud to celebrate the exceptional content being made in the West Midlands.
Come along and meet representatives from:
🎬 Filming in England
🎬 Screen Staffordshire
🎬 Birmingham Unit Base Support (Bubs)
🎬 Production Central
🎬 BBC Studioworks
🎬 Clayton Hotels
🎬 Facilities by ADF
🎬 IHG Hotels
🎬 Those Guys Make Sets
Thank you for your interest in our West Midlands Industry Mixer.
This event is currently fully booked, but don’t worry – you can still join our waiting list. You’ll be notified as soon as a spot becomes available. 👇
18:00 – Arrival & Registration
18:50 – 19:00 – Welcome Speeches
19:00 – 21:00 – Networking, Drinks & Nibbles
21:00 – End of Event
What to Expect:
Our mixers are relaxed, informal events with no formal structure – just a friendly space to meet others in the industry. The Filming in England team will be on hand to welcome you, and the event will kick off with a few short introductory speeches. We encourage everyone to take a chance, say hello to someone new, and make connections at their own pace.
Please note: Live photography will take place during this event.
There will be live videography taking place at this event and our team may approach you to see if you are interested in taking part in a short interview for our social media channels and website. This may involve answering 3 – 4 short questions about your position within the film and TV industry and your thoughts about the Mixer.
Digbeth Loc. Studios is accessibility friendly, for more info please visit their website here.
Filming in England has a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and harassment of its staff and attendees. We take all complaints seriously and will investigate any allegations thoroughly. Anyone found in breach of this policy will be asked to leave the premises immediately and may be prohibited from attending future Filming in England events.
We have ran Industry Mixers at the S.S. Great Britain in Bristol, The Bond in Digbeth, Shinfield Studios in Berkshire, Imperial War Museum in Greater Manchester and Sky Studios Elstree in Hertfordshire. We’ve partnered with Bristol Film Office, Film Birmingham, Create Central, Hertfordshire Film Office and Screen Berkshire – and have been joined by some fantastic sponsors at our events.
Want to sponsor one of our Industry Mixers? Learn more about how to get involved by getting in touch with Filming in England’s Film and TV Partnerships Manager, Hannah Macleod:
Hannah.macleod@creativeengland.co.uk
We’re big advocates of getting together and making connections in person, and we spoke to attendees at our Bristol Industry Mixer about the all-important value of networking in film and TV – hear what they have to say below.
Plus, if you find networking a little daunting… you’re not the only one! Read our blog on cultivating confidence as an introverted networker here.
