By Marcie MacLellan
When I first moved to London over 6 years ago, I was on a mission to make more films. But, not knowing a soul, I had no idea where to find like-minded filmmakers. Luckily a quick snoop around Facebook led me to OTT Films. After attending a free networking event where drinks and discussion flowed freely, I posted a script for ‘I do’ on their interactive forum in hopes of finding a director. Within a few days, I did. Three months later, my film was made with director Lewis Martin-Soucy. Two months after that, we were heading to Cannes for its screening.
When I first moved to London over 6 years ago, I was on a mission to make more films. But, not knowing a soul, I had no idea where to find like-minded filmmakers. Luckily a quick snoop around Facebook led me to OTT Films. After attending a free networking event where drinks and discussion flowed freely, I posted a script for ‘I do’ on their interactive forum in hopes of finding a director. Within a few days, I did. Three months later, my film was made with director Lewis Martin-Soucy. Two months after that, we were heading to Cannes for its screening.
When Summer School, our latest documentary on feminist activism, was just an idea - OTT Films was the first place I went for advice. And again, I was able to pull together a stellar team including John Miguel King and Tim Hawkins. So, I have no hesitation in recommending OTT Films as a networking group to get involved with.
They describe themselves as a collaborative group of filmmakers working together to help make films – and this is exactly what they do. Members come together through an online forum and group meetings to discuss the projects they’re making, and projects they’d like to make. So, if you have an interest in directing, acting, composing, make up, editing, visual effects or any other aspect of filmmaking, check them out at ottfilms.co.uk.
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