PROJECTS
WHO ARE THE FILM CULT ANYWAY?
The Film Cult is a group brought together by the shared experience of mainstream professional filmmaking failing our culture.Film is a dominant and significant medium. The industry model allows only a small number of practitioners to persist. Audiences and filmmakers alike suffer from this weak diversity and we must work to correct it.We have been falsely convinced by the industry that enforced exclusivity and excessive suffering are requirements for our art form. Industry has glorified the mistreatment of our bodies, our relationships and our minds.
Instead of accepting defeat in the face of an elite and inaccessible art form, The Film Cult are building a radically accessible network of projects & resources, to lift up grassroots creators in the belief this will release the true heart of filmmaking.The cults projects so far include a film equipment share, free local artist & filmmaker screenings, and a locations directory, with several other projects in development.All they need is a little help and encouragement from those who share the vision!No one belongs here more than you.
KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING
Donate
⭐ Support the infrastructure that is behind our network of projects pushing against the limits of industry filmmaking
⭐ One-time and recurring donations
Major Donor
⭐ Become 1 of our target of 5 major donors ensuring the groups survival
The Film CULT
join the community filmmaking studio empowering the grassroots ecosystem
What do you need?
proffessional filmmaking infrastructure made radically accessible through community
5.1 Calibrated Surround Genelec / Protools Ultimate / Logic Pro / Reaper / Abelton 11 / shared sound library / Plugins
Work Benches / Industrial sewing machine / Craft Tools / A3 Colour Printer / 3D Printer / Project Storage
Resources outside this space can cost:
Studio Space - £120-300 per day
Post Suite - £120-250 per day
Edit Suite - £100-200 per day
Colour Suite - £300-700 per day
Music Studio - £150-200 per day
Workshop - £50-200 per dayScreening space - £50 per hourProtools Ultimate - £89 per month
Davinci Resolve Studio - £225
Dragonframe - £160
Abelton 11 - £319
Logic Pro - £200
OR:
Over £1500 worth of softwares and plugins / Shoot your films in a dedicated studio space / Finish your films using proffessional post facilities / Build your props and costumes in a dedicated workshop / 24/7 access around your schedule / colour printer / 3d printer / free wifi / kitchenette / workshop space / industrial sewing machine / camera / audio / lighting / rigging / safety and accessability / build space / 3 phase power / backdrops / greenscreen / 5.1 surround studio / protools ultimate / reaper / logic pro / abelton 11 / davinci resolve studio / calibrated monitors / locations database / screening space / dragonframe / costume and prop store
Filmmaking is prohibitively expensive. We operate on a non-profit model, so this studio can be community owned and maintained.No parasitic shareholders, just covering the costs of existing.
The Film Cult
Equipment Share
Film Equipment For Everyone
• Rentals as cheap as humanly possible, with costs only covering the projects maintenace & insurnace• No means-testing or eligibility checks, everyone has equal access• Pay-it-forward fund for anyone struggling to afford equipment.• Free-access to safety and accessibility equipment• Easy to book through an online reservation system• Proffessional level gear looking to serve all aspects of filmmaking• Opportunity to contribute skills, gain experience, meet the local scene and help maintain a community asset through volunteering
Together we've saved atleast:
£46,705
By pooling our resources for common good the expensive filmmaking ladder has been brought down a peg or two!
By providing access to:
£163,077
worth of film equipment rented out since our launch.
Supporting:
296 Projects
in the 2 years since project launch in 2024!
Support the pay it forward fund!
Some of our community still cannot afford to access our equipment. We have a pay it forward fund for anyone struggling to afford equipment for their project.Those of us with more means can support the fund through the 'pay it forward' account on the share website.Email us to see how we can support you if you are struggling!
F&Qs
Where is the equipment share?
The Nexus Room
9, St Peters Buildings,
Edinburgh,
EH3 9PG
Can I send someone different to the booking account?
You can but please shoot us an email to let us know at share@thefilmcult.com
The Film Cult
Locations Directory
What this project offers:
• An easy to search diverse locations database.• Pre-approved locations open to working with indie filmmakers.• Detailed accessibility information.• Ethical use with locations and filmmakers engaging in mutually respectful, non-exploitative relationships.• Practical production guidance to help you understand advised documents, insurance, and contracts.• Affordable & transparent with clear info on pricing, limitations, availability, access etc.
Common Questions (coming soon!)
Public space permissions
Private space permissions
Location Insurance
Risk Assessments
DO YOU KNOW OF A GOOD LOCATION?SHARE THE INFO WITH US AND WE'll GET IT ADDED TO THE DATABASE!EMAIL: spaces@thefilmcult.com
INFO & DOWNLOADS
The Film Cult
CONTACT US
General enquires:
contact@thefilmcult.comEquipment enquires & questions:
share@thefilmcult.comLocation enquires & questions:
spaces@thefilmcult.com
We are a small volunteer run group meaning emails can get missed between us and between our schedules.We deeply value the time and effort taken to reach out and don't want you to think slow replies reflect disinterest.If we haven't gotten back to you please email again so we can keep on top of things!