Birmingham Film & TV Market

What Birmingham Film & TV Market does

Birmingham Film & TV Market (BFTM) is a private limited company registered in England and Wales (Company No. 13985793), founded in 2021 to operate a curated, annual marketplace event connecting filmmakers and writers with film and television commissioners, distributors, and investors. The core product is the BFTM Pitch Day, a one-day event capped at 50 teams, each guaranteed a minimum of five one-to-one pitch meetings with leading UK and international production executives; in 2025 this was extended into the four-day Film & TV Expo (24-27 June 2025), combining seminars, workshops, networking, pitching, and a job fair. The company also runs the Midlands Writers Competition for script-stage writers and the Match Fit: Pitch Perfection workshop in partnership with MySmash Media.

BFTM is not a software product but an event-driven service supported by a web-based submission and registration infrastructure integrated with the MySmash Media digital platform for project portfolios and IP authentication. Its primary venue is the Banqueting Suite, Victoria Square, Birmingham; its registered office is at Unit 96C Blackpole Trading Estate, Worcester. The company is founder-owned and managed with no disclosed institutional investment and no published financial figures.

Revenue is generated through three streams: a non-refundable £10 submission fee per project application; a £250 + VAT pitch pass fee per successful applicant (plus £100 + VAT for one additional team member); and a contingent 1% deal-participation entitlement on the budget of any project that closes a deal as a result of the market, plus an EP credit, with the attendance fee typically deductible and recovered from the commissioning body. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on direct website engagement, educational institution partnerships (BOA Academy, University of Worcester), and civic and industry-body partnerships including BBC Writers, BFI, Birmingham City Council, UK Global Screen Fund, and Create Central. Customer segments span independent filmmakers and writers, production companies and distributors, film industry service providers, and film students.

Name

Birmingham Film & TV Market

Legal name

Birmingham Film & TV Market Limited

Website

https://birminghamfilmmarket.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Birmingham Film & TV Market is a UK private company that runs an annual, curated marketplace event in Birmingham capping 50 filmmaker teams, connecting them with commissioners, distributors, and investors via guaranteed pitch meetings, alongside a four-day Expo and a Midlands Writers Competition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Industry Marketplace Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events) (MPAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Film industry marketplace
• Pitch event services
• Film distribution networking
• Writers competition platform
• Industry expo events

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Market Pass Sales: Revenue generated from selling market passes to filmmakers and production companies. Successful applicants pay £250.00 (minus £10.00 submission fee) for attendance. Additional team members can be added for £100.00.
2. Submission Fees: Non-refundable £10.00 application fee charged for each project submitted for consideration. This fee does not guarantee acceptance.
3. Deal Participation: In the event of a successful deal resulting from the market, BFTM is entitled to an EP credit and 1% of the project's budget. The attendance fee is typically deducted from this 1%, and in most cases, the fee is recovered from the commissioning body.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BFTM operates an annual curated marketplace event in Birmingham that connects filmmakers and writers with investment and distribution bodies to close production deals. Access is gained through a selective application process capped at 50 teams per event, with successful applicants purchasing a £250 Pitch Pass that includes a minimum of five one-on-one pitch meetings with leading film and TV executives. The company also runs an annual Film & TV Expo with seminars and workshops, and the Midlands Writers Competition for regional writers.

Product overview

Birmingham Film & TV Market is a marketplace event platform connecting filmmakers with investment and distribution bodies. The core offering consists of The Expo (annual four-day industry event), the Pitch Pass (access to the curated pitch event with 5 one-on-one meetings with executives), and the Midlands Writers Competition (for regional writers). Add-on services include Match Fit: Pitch Perfection workshops for pitch coaching. The SMASH Platform is an optional partner service for digital project portfolios and IP protection. BFTM does not operate as a software product but as an event-based service with a non-refundable £10 submission fee and £250 attendance fee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Film & TV Expo: Annual event combining seminars, workshops, networking, pitching and job opportunities in Birmingham
• Midlands Writers Competition
• Match Fit: Pitch Perfection
• Pitch Pass

Products and services

• Pitch Pass The main market pass for the Birmingham Film & TV Market pitch event, providing access to pitch sessions with film and television executives. Includes a minimum of five one-on-one pitch meetings, networking events, and Match Fit workshop access. Available to successful applicants at £250 + VAT per pass.
• Film & TV Expo Annual four-day film and TV industry event held in Birmingham combining seminars, workshops, networking, pitching, and job opportunities. Includes production & pitching tracks, writing & development sessions, a job fair, and the BFTM Pitch Day. The 2025 edition ran from 24th to 27th June.
• Midlands Writers Competition Annual competition for Midlands-based writers to gain exposure and access to the film and TV industry. Accepts feature films and TV pilots, with winners receiving a BFTM Pitch Pass and other prizes.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Birmingham City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Birmingham City Council is a key strategic partner providing venue access and civic support for the BFTM events. The council supports BFTM's mission to position Birmingham as a creative hub for film and television.
• BBC WritersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025BBC Writers is a flagship partner providing commissioner access and participating in Expo events. BBC writers room executives attend to provide feedback and discover new talent.
• British Film Institute (BFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBFI is a core partner supporting the BFTM ecosystem and providing industry credibility and connection to broader UK film funding and development networks.
• UK Global Screen FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKGSF participates in Expo events providing guidance on international co-productions and tax incentives for UK film and TV productions.
• Create CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreate Central is a regional partner focused on skills development and supporting the creative industries in the West Midlands. They host networking events and present the Skills Accelerator programme.
• MySmash MediacoreTechnology or IntegrationMySmash Media provides a digital platform for filmmakers to create project portfolios and protect IP with digital stamps. Integrated with BFTM application process.
• Script AngelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScript development partner offering script reading and development services. Participates in Expo writing workshops and provides pitch coaching.
• Alliotts LLPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChartered accountants providing financial advice to media industry clients. Offers accountancy services to BFTM participants.
• Performance InsuranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance provider specialising in film and media sector. Offers insurance services to BFTM participants and runs an annual short film competition.
• Corpay Cross-BorderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal payments and FX risk management provider. Offers international finance solutions for productions working across borders.
• Film ShedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPost-production facility specialising in colour grading and VFX. Provides services to BFTM participants.
• R&C (Reviewed and Cleared)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist content lawyers and media professionals providing legal services to film and TV productions.
• Triple ExposureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture bringing together accountancy, insurance, and legal support services for film and TV productions.
• BOA AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirmingham Ormiston Academy specialising in Creative, Digital and Performing Arts. Educational partner for student involvement and skills development.
• University of WorcesterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop 5 UK university for Quality Education. Educational partner for student involvement and academic connections.
• WMCA (West Midlands Combined Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWMCA participates in Job Fair events providing guidance on finding and connecting with international partners in the film and TV industry.
• PACTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry trade body representing independent production companies. Participates in discussions on building indie business in the West Midlands.
• Steven KnightflagshipOthersCreator of Peaky Blinders and prominent Birmingham-born writer. Featured in keynotes and discussions about the future of the industry in the region. BFTM hosts the Steven Knight Award.
• Birmingham Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional film festival participating in Expo panel discussions on festival success and programming.
• Flatpack FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirmingham-based film festival participating in Expo panel discussions on festival success.
• Worcester Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional film festival participating in Expo panel discussions.
• Beeston Film FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional film festival participating in Expo panel discussions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/filmmarketbrum
• Facebookfacebook.com/BrumFilmTVMarket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/birmingham-film-market

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