Stay home and watch short films on the small screen

The Film Bunch is going virtual! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we've put our physical events on hold and we're running our first online screening event to showcase short films from all over the world.

Come and join us for a fun evening from the comfort of your own home. We'll be live streaming the short films, join us on YouTube.

You can subscribe to our channel for a reminder or sign up to the event above. It's free to join and all you need is a good Wi-Fi connection. A great opportunity to check out new talent. We'll kick off at 7:30pm (GMT) and will be online for approximately an hour.

Click here for the full programme

The Film Bunch and Sign for All are running a workshop for anyone who wants to practise their British Sign Language skills in a fun and comfortable environment! It is open to all levels, everyone is welcome whether you have no BSL knowledge or are fluent. We want to raise awareness of hearing loss and teach you some basics like the alphabet, numbers, greetings and more.

You can book online or pay on the door. No one turned away for lack of funds - please message us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

There will be free tea and coffee. Come and sign with us!

Please note: This is not a professional course and you won't get a qualification. It's an informal way of learning more about the amazing language together.

How to get there
Nearest station is Hackney Central or Homerton.

After the great success of our last relaunch event, we’re working with UDAV to hold another networking event for filmmakers and creatives.

This is a fun and informal opportunity to wind down and meet other people in the film industry. Whether you're just starting out or you're experienced in your field, all are welcome! So join us to make new connections or collaborate on a new project.

There will be a special guest appearance by producer Ben Richards, who has recently released his film Furthest Witness on Netflix US. Short films (with no dialogue), music and artwork will be played in the background on a projector on loop.

BSL interpreter will be provided. Event is 18+. Please bring cash to this event as cards may not be accepted on the night. It's free to attend but space is limited so book your tickets now! Nearest station is Hackney Central or Homerton.

Hope we'll see you there!

The Film Bunch and Sign for All are running a free meetup for anyone who wants to practise their British Sign Language skills. It is open to all levels, everyone is welcome whether you have no BSL knowledge or are fluent.

You will also get a chance to find out more about our upcoming Introduction to BSL course in September and meet past students from our previous course.

There will be tea, coffee and cake. Come and sign with us!

Nearest station is Hackney Central or Homerton.

It's the return of The Film Bunch! We've had a little break but are now back in full swing and excited to kick off with a new event. Come and join us for a fun evening of short films and networking.

We're supporting local filmmakers from London, if you'd like your film (under 20 minutes) to be considered for this event, please submit it here. If it has no captions, you will also need to send a script or transcript.

A great opportunity to check out new talent and find collaborators. We'll kick off with networking at 7pm, films will start at approximately 7:30pm, and then we'll wrap up with networking so you can meet more awesome folks.

Tickets are free but we appreciate donations, all proceeds go towards running more accessible events. Space is limited so please make sure you book your tickets! Event is 18+.

For our last event of the year, we're throwing a free networking party! This is a fun and informal opportunity to wind down and meet other film lovers. The event is open to anyone, whether you're just starting out or an experienced filmmaker.

There are many, many roles in film/TV and all are welcome! So come and join us to make new connections or collaborate on a new project.

We will have a speed pitching session where you can pitch your project, idea or service in 30 seconds if you're looking for collaborators. We will also play two short films, 'Paul is Dead' and 'The Death of the Author'.

It's free to attend but registration is required, so save your space now. Event is 18+. No dress code, feel free to dress up in your fanciest or come in your usual!

How to get there: The nearest station to St. Margaret's House is Bethnal Green. We are in The Hall (behind the Gallery Cafe), opposite the V&A Museum of Childhood. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

Special thanks to St. Margaret's House for hosting this with us.

Which sci-fi character will you find in a bakery? The Breadator. Yep, this November, we're bringing a sci-fi themed screening to you that's out of this world. Join us as we screen some of the best short films and eat popping candy.

We'll kick off with networking at 6:30pm, films will start at approximately 7pm, and then we'll wrap up with networking so you can meet more awesome earthlings.

Tickets are only £3. We recommend booking online to save your space. No one turned away for lack of funds - please email us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

A great opportunity to check out new talent and find collaborators, come join us for a fantastic evening! Event is 18+.

How to get there: The nearest station to St. Margaret's House is Bethnal Green. We are in The Hall (behind the Gallery Cafe), opposite the V&A Museum of Childhood. Venue is wheelchair accessible.

This September, we're presenting short films made with low-tech / disposable media such as phones, tablets, webcams, action / helmet cameras, CCTV and more!

We'll kick off with networking at 6:30pm, films and Q&As will start at approximately 7pm, and then we'll wrap up with networking so you can meet more awesome folks!

Tickets are only £3. We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. No one turned away for lack of funds - please email us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

A great opportunity to check out new talent and find collaborators. Open to everyone, come join us for a great evening! Event is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Bethnal Green. We are in The Hall (behind the Gallery Cafe). The venue is wheelchair accessible.

This June, we're collaborating with Action on Hearing Loss to showcase a fantastic selection of short films that aim to raise awareness of hearing loss to a mainstream audience. Some of the films include deaf / hard-of-hearing characters and some are made by talented filmmakers with hearing loss. Come join us for a great evening!

We will have a prize giveaway and each guest will receive one free raffle ticket. There will be a chance to network before and after the screening. We'll confirm asap if there will be a Q&A.

Tickets are only £3. We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

6:30pm: Doors open, networking
7:15pm: Screening short films
8:30pm: Networking
9:30pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! Venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Bethnal Green. We are in The Hall (behind the Gallery Cafe)

This May will mark our 2 year anniversary and we want you to celebrate it with us! Join us as we screen some of the best short films from the past year and mingle with other film lovers. There'll be a few new films joining our screen too. Each guest will receive one free raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes at our event in June (you'll get an extra free one if you attend in June).

We're also celebrating Deaf Awareness Week! We have a special guest appearance from Sophie Woolley who will give us an exclusive sneak preview of Unlimited award R&D commission Augmented, a powerful and funny one-person reading based on her experience of 'going hearing' after a cochlear implant.

New Journey, the result of our recent one-minute filmmaking project, will have its premiere screening on this night.

Tickets are only £3. We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

7pm: Doors open, networking
7:45pm: Short films, performance, Q&A
9:30pm: Networking
11pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! Venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Walthamstow Central.

As part of Deaf Awareness Week, we're going to show you how to add subtitles to your videos! This feature comes with many benefits and can increase your audience, including deaf / hard-of-hearing viewers and non-native English speakers.

You've probably seen some mistakes in subtitles, sometimes they're unintentionally funny or annoying. In this global society where filmmakers want their films to travel to many international film festivals and where companies like Netflix are bringing international productions to its subscribers all over the world, subtitling has gone from a luxury to a necessity. This new reality also has a great side effect for people with hearing loss: a greater accessibility of films!

However, what if you cannot hear that deadly gunshot? Or missing out on background sounds or music? In this workshop, Meike Lindsen, founder of Cinema Bioscoop, focuses on how to subtitle films for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Don't miss out, join us to make your videos more inclusive.

Free entry but spaces are limited, save yours now! We will start at 3:30pm in the Orange Room and wrap up at around 5:30pm.

Important to know

You will need to bring your own laptop (make sure it's fully charged before you arrive!). We will use a cloud-based program, so no need to download or purchase anything.

You are encouraged to bring your own video that you'd like to subtitle. If you don't have one, not to worry, we can provide some videos for you.

How to get there

Nearest station is London Bridge.

As part of Deaf Awareness Week, we're collaborating with Sahera Khan, a deaf writer, artist, filmmaker and YouTuber. Sahera will open up a discussion on how to interact with D/deaf people in the media.

Want to make your work more inclusive so more people can enjoy them? This workshop is for you! Learn how to improve access and work with D/deaf people in the media such as film, theatre, music and events. We'll have a relaxed discussion in an open and safe environment.

Free entry but donations welcome. Spaces are limited, save yours now!

We will start at 2pm in the Orange Room and wrap up at around 3pm.

How to get there: Nearest station is London Bridge.

As part of Deaf Awareness Week, we thought it'd be great to get a bunch of us together to learn the basics of British Sign Language in a fun and comfortable environment! This is for anyone and everyone - even if you already know BSL, you're welcome to join us. We want to raise awareness of hearing loss and teach you some basics like the alphabet, numbers and greetings. We'll also go through a few film keywords.

Spaces are limited, book yours now for only £3. No one turned away for lack of funds - please email us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

We will start at 6:30pm in the Turquoise Room and wrap up at around 8pm.

Please note: This is not a professional course and you won't get a qualification. It's an informal way of learning more about the amazing language together! 

How to get there: Nearest station is London Bridge.

We thought it'd be great to get a bunch of us together to learn the basics of British Sign Language in a fun and comfortable environment! This is for anyone and everyone - even if you already know BSL, you're welcome to join us. We want to raise awareness of hearing loss and teach you some basics like the alphabet, numbers and greetings. We'll also go through a few film keywords.

Spaces are limited, book yours now for only £3. No one turned away for lack of funds - please email us in advance if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

We will start at 6:30pm in the Turquoise Room and wrap up at around 8:30pm.

Please note: This is not a professional course and you won't get a qualification. It's an informal way of learning more about the amazing language together! 

How to get there: Nearest station is London Bridge.

We're back with a new theme this April! We'll be celebrating the best of LGBTQ+ short films from around the world to raise awareness and challenge attitudes. There will be a chance to network before and after the screening. We'll confirm asap if there will be a Q&A.

Tickets are only £3! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay cash on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

7pm: Doors open, networking
8pm: Screening short films
9:30pm: Networking
11pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar upstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Stoke Newington.

Want to show a film you've made? Send it to us! We're doing our first open mic night for short films at The Montpelier in Peckham, a pub with a cosy cinema room. First come, first served, so make sure you register your ticket now for a slot. Each filmmaker will have the chance to do a little Q&A.

This is a smaller and more intimate event than our usual events (up to 30 people) which is a great way to really connect with fellow filmmakers and make some new friends!

If you'd like to show your film, please: 
- Make sure it is under 20 minutes
- Make sure it has English captions for deaf and hard-of-hearing people

After you've booked a ticket, we will email you for a digital copy of your film so please book with your correct email address. If we find that the film does not meet our above requirements, we will not screen it (sorry, no refunds, we've warned you!). The film can be of any genre and can be something from 20 years ago, something recent or even something you're about to make before the event. One film per person only.

If you want to attend but don't want to show a film, you're more than welcome to! Just choose the second ticket option. If you need a BSL interpreter, please tick this option when booking a ticket. All tickets need to be booked in advance online. If you are screening a film, you must be able to attend so please make sure you're available on the evening of Thursday 29 March.

Doors will open at 7pm and films will start at 7:30pm. The event page will be regularly updated with details of the film programme.

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at a bar so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Peckham Rye.

Film programme
The Enigma and Mermaid Girl - James Morton
Silience in London - Dimple Devadas & Cassius Rayner
Cupids - Angelo Calarco
Radiance - Joe Peecock
Out of Sight - Bee Supavara
Confession - Gary Coogan
Mamad Heidari

Want to get experience on a short film production? Join us in making a short film from scratch, cast and crewed entirely by people looking to get experience on a shoot! One of the best ways to learn filmmaking is to go out and shoot - we're here to help make that happen.

The challenge is to create a one-minute short film with no budget in a month. Have a look at our last project.

Whether you're interested in directing, acting or editing, there'll be a role for you. All we ask is that you make yourself available on the dates below for pre-production meetings and the shoot itself. 

Saturday 24 March: Meet & greet, brainstorm
Saturday 31 March: Get script ready, rehearse
Saturday 7 April: Get familiar with equipment
Saturday 14 April: Shooting day

All of our meetings will take place during the day. There may be other tasks to do outside of those meetings. After the shoot, the film will go straight into post-production and be completed by Tuesday 24 April. We will then screen the final film at one of our future events where you'll get the chance to do a Q&A.

The roles are first come, first served, so don't delay in booking the role you want! The project itself is free to join but there is a small booking fee of £10 to help cover the costs towards meeting rooms, food expenses, interpreters, etc. It also minimises the chance of last-minute dropouts. This is a great opportunity for those who are starting out or looking to get more active in filmmaking.

As always, we aim to make our screenings and workshops accessible to people with hearing loss - if you need a BSL interpreter, please let us know when booking or you can email us.

No one turned away for lack of funds

If for any reason, you are unable pay the fee but really want to join us, we won't turn you away! Just send us a private message to tell us what role you're interested in and we'll go from there (you'll have to be quick, if the role is already taken, we can't give you the spot).

How to get there

Nearest station is London Bridge.

We're kicking off the new year with a selection of short films from London filmmakers! We usually screen global short films but we'd like to support our local filmmakers and dedicate this event to them (the last time we did this, it was sold out so grab your tickets now!).

There will be a chance to network before and after the screening. We will confirm asap if there will be a Q&A.

Tickets are only £3! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

7pm: Doors open, networking
8pm: Screening short films, Q&A
9:30pm: Networking
11pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

Shh... We have a new theme for our November screening! We'll be showcasing a variety of silent short films for you to enjoy. There will be a chance to network before and after the screening. Manuel Reyes Halaby is the director of Nouvelle Cuisine (one of the short films we're screening) and he will take part in a Q&A.

Tickets are only £3! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

7pm: Doors open, networking
8pm: Screening short films
9:15pm: Q&A with director of Nouvelle Cuisine
9:30pm: Networking
11pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. We'll confirm ASAP if there will be a Q&A. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

Come celebrate the spookiest time of the year with us! We have a Halloween / horror special of short films and networking. Tickets are £3 but if you wear a costume, you'll get free entry! The best costume will win free entry to our events for a whole year.

We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change. (If you book a free entry ticket and show up with no costume, we'll ban you for life. Just kidding, we'll make you pay on the door and hang your picture on the wall of shame.)

1:30pm: Doors open, networking
2:30pm: Screening short films
3:45pm: Networking
5pm: It's a wrap!

A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. We'll confirm ASAP if there will be a Q&A. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

Join us this September as we celebrate female directors! Although the number of films directed by women is rising, we still feel they are underrepresented. We have nine varied short films to screen, something for everyone to enjoy! A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. We will provide English captions and British Sign Language interpreters.

Tickets are only £3! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email us if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier.

1:30pm: Doors open, networking
2:30pm: Screening short films
3:30pm: Networking
5pm: It's a wrap!

We'll confirm ASAP if there will be a Q&A. Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

It's been a while since our last networking sesh so we're bringing it back this summer! Come join us for a few cool drinks and let's make some great connections together. A brilliant opportunity to meet other film lovers or find collaborators for your next project. There are many, many roles in film/TV and all are welcome! Don't forget to invite your friends too, the more the merrier.

And it's free! If that's not enough for you, we also have two exciting short films to screen. We recommend booking online to save your space. We will provide English captions and British Sign Language interpreters.

Doors open at 1:30pm and we will screen the two short films at approximately 2:30pm.

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

We thought it'd be great to get a bunch of us together to learn the basics of British Sign Language over a cup of tea/coffee! This is for anyone and everyone - even if you already know BSL, you're welcome to join us. We want to raise awareness of hearing loss and teach you some basics like the alphabet, numbers and greetings. We'll also go through a few film keywords!

It's free to join, we recommend booking online to save your space. Entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets.

We will start at 6pm but we won't mind too much if you're a bit late as we know some of you will be coming from work. We will finish at 7:30pm.

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved.

Please note: This is not a professional course and you won't get a qualification. We just want to have fun in an informal, comfortable environment and learn a bit more about the amazing language together!

How to get there: Nearest station is Bromley by Bow, Devon's Road or Bow Church. Find more directions here.

Join us this summer for an evening of compelling short documentaries and some networking! A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. We will provide English captions and British Sign Language interpreters.

Tickets are only £3! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

7pm: Doors open, networking
8pm: Screening short films
9pm: Networking

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

This June, we're hosting a general knowledge film quiz for all you film fans! If you think you've got what it takes, book your ticket now and get in with a chance to win a £30 cash prize as well as free entry to The Film Bunch's screenings for a whole year! You can take part solo or as part of a team (maximum of 6 people per team). We will provide subtitles and British Sign Language interpreters. Questions will be on the screen. There will be time to network after the quiz.

Tickets are only £2-3, get your early bird one now! We recommend booking online to save your space. Alternatively, you can pay on the door (standard ticket £3) but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

Arrive by 1:30pm for a 2pm start. Food is available to buy at The Book Club.

1:30pm: Doors open, networking
2pm: Film quiz
3:30pm: Winners announced! Networking

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! A great opportunity to enjoy a fun afternoon of competitiveness and meet collaborators. We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

It's our one year anniversary at The Film Bunch! Join us on Wednesday 3 May for our celebration from 7pm - 11:30pm. We will screen some of the best short films from the past year, hear from our partners/sponsors and as always, mingle with other filmmakers and film lovers. Oh, and the popcorn will be back! There will be subtitles and British Sign Language interpreters.

Each guest will get one raffle ticket which could win you FREE entry to The Film Bunch's screenings for 12 months!

Only £3 entry, book your space now! Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start.

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! A great opportunity to check out new work and meet collaborators. We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

Join us in April as we celebrate the talent of London filmmakers! We usually screen global short films but we'd like to support our local filmmakers and dedicate this event to them. A great opportunity to check out new work and meet collaborators. There will be subtitles and BSL interpreters.

Only £3 entry, book your space now! Alternatively, you can pay on the door but entry will depend on space and priority will be given to those with tickets. Please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

1:30pm: Doors open, networking
2:30pm: Short films and Q&A
4pm: Networking

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.

Join us in March as we laugh the evening away with some comedy short films! A great opportunity to check out new talent and meet collaborators. There will be subtitles and BSL interpreters.

Only £3 entry, book your space now! Alternatively, you can pay on the door - please bring exact change as we can't guarantee that we will be able to make change.

7pm: Doors open, networking
8pm: Screening short films
9pm: Networking

Find out more about what we do at The Film Bunch and get involved. Open to everyone, feel free to invite your friends! We are at the bar downstairs so venue is 18+.

How to get there: Nearest station is Shoreditch High Street or Old Street.