Film London Labs: The Producers Sessions

Producers serve as the vital guiding force of a project from development to delivery. But in today’s shifting creative landscape, producers have to work harder than ever to balance developing projects they’re passionate about with gaining financial stability. So how can emerging producers build sustainable careers, find fruitful opportunities and develop the most relevant screen projects?

This online lab invites emerging producers moving into long-form content, to explore a diverse range of paths through the field—gaining real-world insights from established producers to look at how they got their start and how they bring projects to life.

We'll unpack the wide-ranging roles within producing; including development and story producing, working in the creator economy, commercials, television, and establishing a voice in independent film—offering a dynamic overview of the modern producing landscape.

N.B. - This lab is different to the annual The Production Finance Sessions, which focuses on the financing and business aspects of independent film, which will take place in September 2025 (dates TBC).

Our guest speaker line up and schedule;

Monday 21 July

• 12.30pm - 1.30pm: Clancie Brennan, Managing Director & Executive Producer, 42 Branded
• 2pm - 3pm: Lauren Dark, Producer, BAFTA Award-winning (Night Always Comes) & Amy Jackson, Producer, BIFA Award-winning (Aftersun), Co-Founders of Unified Productions. Moderated by Ruth Sweeney, Development Executive, SunnyMarch

Tuesday 22 July

• 2pm - 3pm: Barrington Paul Robinson, Producer (A Thousand Blows, The Responder)
• 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Liv West, Producer (formerly of Chicken Shop Date) & Online Promotions Consultant, Universal Music Group

Wednesday 23 July

• 12.30pm - 1.30pm: John Giwa-Amu, Producer and Founder of Good Gate Media, BAFTA Cymru & BIFA Award-winning (The Man in My Basement)

Thursday 24 July

• 2pm - 3pm: Perjit Aujla, Executive Producer & Development Executive

Friday 25 July

• 2pm - 3pm: Sara Putt, Managing Director & Agent, Sara Putt Associates

All timings are in BST, and may be subject to change.

FORMAT

The week will comprise of approx. 6 sessions, 1 hour a day. Session times will vary to accommodate our guest speakers but are likely to be in the early afternoon. We aim to publish the full timetable at least a week before the event starts.

HOW TO TAKE PART

We will record each session and make the videos available to attendees for six months after the end of the Lab so all can catch up on any missed sessions, or re-watch (only accessible with the purchase of a ticket).

Fee: £70 +VAT

NOTE: We recognise that this is a challenging time for many in our industry, and we have ventured to keep costs as low as possible.

We’re keen to make this series accessible so if the cost is a barrier for you, do get in touch at production@filmlondon.org.uk

Refund policy: Refunds can only be issued BEFORE the lab starts, any additional booking fees are non-refundable.