About Film Conclave
Discussing the business of entertainment
The UK is a home-away-from-home for Indian film and entertainment opportunities. The Film Conclave is an annual conversation about Indian content, and the business of entertainment, in London.
The Film Conclave is delighted to launch the second edition of its India-focused film co-production market, following the overwhelming success of its inaugural edition. The initiative is open to filmmakers from around the world who are creating content that celebrates India or its diaspora.
It will be followed by an exclusive drinks reception with over 200 filmmakers, funders, actors and production houses.
About Film Conclave
How our film market works
We are organising this in collaboration with ReelN, the British film network with diversity and inclusion at its core, and Integrity International Group, one of London’s leading hospitality providers. We aim to provide a platform where the global Indian film industry can find genuine partnerships and financing opportunities for projects in development.
We invite feature length film and documentaries pitches from the UK, India and further afar, including from the Indian diaspora. We’ll select 20 submissions, informing successsful film makers by 1 April 2026. The full details are available on our FilmFreeway link.
Winning submissions will get dedicated support from our team to organise meetings with potential investors, producers, studios, broadcast networks, sales agents, distributors, public funds, digital platforms, government and legal experts to help you tap into UK-India Coproduction incentives, specialist accountants and others.
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Submissions
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Days of impactful
India Week events
India Week
About India Week
The Film Conclave is part of the annual India Week®, the place to engage in high level discussions on the New India. It is the most significant annual celebration of bilateral economic ties.
India continues to lead global economic growth, outpacing other major economies. As the world grapples with the realities of a multipolar world and disruption from the new Presidency in Washington. the UK and India stand poised to build a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership, capitalising on shared opportunities and addressing common challenges.
India Week 2026 is an annual get-together of change-makers, policy and business leaders for high-level discussions on pertinent topics. Find out more about other India Week activities here.
Initiatives like the Film Conclave are truly captivating and engaging for both the audiences and speakers, especially in today’s dynamic global world where borders are blurred.
Pranab Kapadia
Director, Moviegoers Entertainment Limited
It was an honour to speak at the Bridge India conference. I first visited India many years ago and discovered such an incredible, diverse country. The people of the Indian diaspora strengthen our economy, culture and society – but are also at the heart of our communities.
Angela Rayner
Deputy Prime Minister to the UK
The Awards ceremony rightly recognises the outstanding accomplishments of the British Asian community, and the ongoing work of British Asians across all professions helping our country thrive.
Boris Johnson
Former Prime Minister to the UK
Huge Congratulations to Pratik Dattani from EPG for creating such a powerful platform in India week 2024. This forum fosters crucial collaboration between India and the UK, paving the way for the shared future.
Pankaj M Munjal
Chairman and MD, Hero Cycles
“Really pleased to attend and speak at the Ideas for India conference. The UK and India are strong economic and diplomatic partners. The conference showed the close links between our two countries and important work we can do around security and trade.”
Ruth Cadbury MP
Former Shadow Minister, International Trade
“Delighted to speak to friends during India Week and highlight how a free trade agreement can benefit both nations. A UK-India trade deal is a huge opportunity for both sides, and could boost our £38bn trading relationship and pull down barriers to trade.”
Nigel Huddleston MP
Former Minister of State, International Trade
“I have been to multiple domestic and international roadshows accompany our Minister KT Rama Rao, but our most recent trip are unprecedented. The respect and recognition Telangana enjoys makes our hard work all so rewarding.”
Jayesh Ranjan, IAS
Special Chief Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana government
SOME OF OUR PAST SPEAKERS
Gurinder Chadha OBE
Film director, producer and screenwriter
Mukesh Chhabra
Casting Director and Founder,
Mukesh Chhabra Casting Co.
Taha Shah Badussha
Actor,
Heeramandi (Netflix)
Shruti Rajkumar
Vice President and Head Film Facilitation Office,
Invest India
Anupam Sharma
Filmmaker and Chair,
Australia India Film Council
Agnieszka Moody
Head of International Relations,
British Film Institute
Raul Niño Zambrano
Creative Director,
Sheffield DocFest
Pranab Kapadia
Founder and Director,
Moviegoers Entertainment
Lesley-Anne Macfarlane
Head of Production and Film,
Resource Productions
Kavino Nagulendren
Producer and Director,
Mya Media Production
Sudipto Sarkar
Film Director, Writer,
and Producer
Thomas Drachkovitch
Founder and MD,
Dream Bay Entertainment
Riffi Khan
TV Producer and Director
Lee Stone
Partner,
Lee and Thompson
Vaibhav Anand
Actor,
Chalti Rahe Zindagi
Tickets
Film Conclave
£200 +20% VAT
- 10am-4pm, includes networking breaks and lunch
- Aimed at team members from invited submissions, service providers and the general public
Film Conclave Drinks Reception
£25 +20% VAT
- 6-9pm
- After the Film Conclave, this Drinks Reception will bring together over 200 filmmakers, funders, actors and production houses
- Includes canapes, welcome drink and cash bar
Across India Week
£400 +20% VAT
- Attend multiple events during India Week
- Includes: Film Conclave Drinks Reception, Drinks Reception with LCCI, Ideas for India, Black-tie Celebration Dinner
Meet our partners
Organiser
Partner
Partner
The Skyline London
Visa invitation letters
We provide these only for confirmed delegates, once payment is received.
Accommodation details
We have special rates with our exclusive Hospitality Partner Blue Orchid hotels. Visit www.blueorchid.com, select your desired hotel and dates, select any flexible rate (either room-only or breakfast inclusive) and proceed to check out. On the check out page enter the code INDIAWEEK and click APPLY (the rate will be reduced at that point). Then proceed to check out. We strongly suggest booking at The Skyline London, the event venue.
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