The Film CULT

A Real-world alternative to industry filmmaking.

PROJECTS

Equipment Share

Pooling film equipment to break the barrier to expensive gear.

Projections

A free monthly interdisciplinary screening, sharing and workshopping space.

Spaces

Film locations database ready for indie filmmaking.

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

JOIN OUR GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY STUDIO!

Be an important part of a community led group empowering a new kind of filmmaking practice.Help us build grassroot resources so care focused, accessible and radical filmmaking can flourish.This is a voluntary non-profit space, meaning your contribution goes directly to its maintenace.

✪ Entry to a shared community filmmaking studio✪ Edit bays, audio mix, craft workbenchs✪ Laptop hot desking✪ Kitchenette, free wifi✪ Pay-what-you-can printing✪ Small fee project storage✪ On-site parking, nearby bus & train station✪ Membership creates a predictable income paid towards the spaces rent.✪ AND EVEN MORE...

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

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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

RESOURCES

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!