The NESTA/UK Film Council Digital Innovation in Film project plans to team-up film businesses with specialist partners to help them digitise, market and distribute their films to audiences around the world in new ways.

Over the next 18 months up to 10 film businesses will be selected from across the UK, to take part in a project that is designed to focus on business growth.

A unique combination of workshops and one-to-one support from “innovation partners” will encourage the film businesses to explore emerging opportunities for new revenue streams.

Film Companies will be expected to work closely with the selected Innovation partner(s) to explore new ways of exploiting technology for profit. It is expected that a successful pilot will result in your business being better placed to attract investment.  I have attached the application form for film companies and the tender information for companies who would like to be considered as 'innovation partners'.  Further information can be found at: http://www.nesta.org.uk/programmes/creative_pioneers/partnerships.aspx

Northwest Vision and Media, Screen Yorkshire and Northern Media will be holding a seminar on Friday 25th April from 1pm until 3pm at the Malmaison Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester so you can find out more about the project. Lunch will be provided. If you’re interested in attending please RSVP to digitalinnovationinfilm@nesta.org.uk