Presenting the UK Short Film Showcase at Paramount Studios, Hollywood. A business marketing opportunity for UK filmmakers interested in promoting their work and advancing their careers overseas.

1. 20182018

2. The UK Short Film Showcase is a businessThe UK Short Film Showcase is a business
marketing opportunity aimed at promotingmarketing opportunity aimed at promoting
British films and aiding the careersBritish films and aiding the careers
of British filmmakers.of British filmmakers.
Producers and directors whoProducers and directors who
have an interest in workinghave an interest in working
outside of the UK will haveoutside of the UK will have
the chance to screen theirthe chance to screen their
short films at Paramountshort films at Paramount
Studios Hollywood.Studios Hollywood.

3. We want to provide you with the kind ofWe want to provide you with the kind of
opportunity we didn't have when we first went toopportunity we didn't have when we first went to
LA thirteen years ago.LA thirteen years ago.
We want to show you that there is a worldWe want to show you that there is a world
outside of the UK film industry that deservesoutside of the UK film industry that deserves
your attention.your attention.
We want to show you that working in HollywoodWe want to show you that working in Hollywood
is attainable, should you wish it.is attainable, should you wish it.

4. Showcase FeaturesShowcase Features
Film Screening at Paramount StudiosFilm Screening at Paramount Studios
Post-screening networking receptionPost-screening networking reception
Interview simulcastInterview simulcast
Q&A sessionQ&A session
Press junketPress junket
Orientation mealOrientation meal
Paramount Studios tourParamount Studios tour
4 nights accommodation with breakfast4 nights accommodation with breakfast
Return flights to Los AngelesReturn flights to Los Angeles
Free day in HollywoodFree day in Hollywood

5. Screening your film in front of a Hollywood audience promotes yourScreening your film in front of a Hollywood audience promotes your
name and brand to the people you want to see it. It is something thatname and brand to the people you want to see it. It is something that
will elevate you above your competitors and aid you in advancing yourwill elevate you above your competitors and aid you in advancing your
career.career.
Getting first-hand insight into the day-to-day running of the oldestGetting first-hand insight into the day-to-day running of the oldest
working studio in Hollywood will be invaluable. Your four-and-a-halfworking studio in Hollywood will be invaluable. Your four-and-a-half
hour tour will culminate in lunch at the studio restaurant – who knowshour tour will culminate in lunch at the studio restaurant – who knows
who you might see?who you might see?
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You will receive feedback on your film as you network with selectedYou will receive feedback on your film as you network with selected
guests from studios, mini-majors, production companies, agencies andguests from studios, mini-majors, production companies, agencies and
trade unions.trade unions.
We will take care of the hassle of arranging flights, accommodationWe will take care of the hassle of arranging flights, accommodation
and transport around Hollywood so that you can focus on yourself andand transport around Hollywood so that you can focus on yourself and
your film.your film.
Showcase BenefitsShowcase Benefits

6. During the Q&A session you will learn about US-UK film industryDuring the Q&A session you will learn about US-UK film industry
relations and have the opportunity ask advice from people who haverelations and have the opportunity ask advice from people who have
gone before you on to the next step in their careers.gone before you on to the next step in their careers.
The interview simulcast will allow you to share your experiences withThe interview simulcast will allow you to share your experiences with
the world in real-time. Make sure you tell your friends to tune in!the world in real-time. Make sure you tell your friends to tune in!
You are not alone! You will also be socialising with your fellowYou are not alone! You will also be socialising with your fellow
filmmakers over a meal and drinks at the Hollywood & Highland Centrefilmmakers over a meal and drinks at the Hollywood & Highland Centre
(home of the Dolby and Chinese Theatres).(home of the Dolby and Chinese Theatres).
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During the press junket you will be able to introduce yourself and yourDuring the press junket you will be able to introduce yourself and your
film to the Hollywood press and associated bloggers.film to the Hollywood press and associated bloggers.
We'll even give you a free day to spend in Hollywood souvenirWe'll even give you a free day to spend in Hollywood souvenir
shopping and sight-seeing, or maybe even hold that all-importantshopping and sight-seeing, or maybe even hold that all-important
meeting.meeting.
Showcase BenefitsShowcase Benefits

7. For Further Enquiries:For Further Enquiries:
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Daniel LyddonDaniel Lyddon
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Company DirectorCompany Director
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daniel@seraphimpictures.comdaniel@seraphimpictures.com
Seraphim Pictures Ltd and the UK Short Film Showcase are independent of Paramount Studios and Viacom Inc.Seraphim Pictures Ltd and the UK Short Film Showcase are independent of Paramount Studios and Viacom Inc.