Independent Filmmakers' Boozin' N Schmoozin' Networking

About Boozin’ N Schmoozin’

• Central London venue: Zoo Bar & Club, (Main Bar downstairs), 13 - 17 Bear Street, London WC2H 7AQ (nearest tube Leicester Square, google map HERE)
• Advance booking only, no cash on door, sign up here
• This is a FREE event for Raindance Create Members, everyone else just £5
• 18+ only
• Cash bar once in, happy hour to 8pm

Want to meet indie filmmakers and film lovers around the world? Looking to find a team to work on your next project, volunteer your services for some set time, or just chat about movies with someone who can tell the difference between Fight Club and Dallas Buyers Club? Come to Raindance’s Boozin’ N Schmoozin’ – the monthly filmmakers networking event for people who love and make films!

During the evening there will be an opportunity for attendees to address the room with requests and offerings. For example, “I am a writer/director looking for a producer to work with on my new script”, or “I am a DoP looking for new projects to work on”, etc

Everybody welcome, producers, directors, actors, writers, composers, crew etc, etc

Next date: Monday 12th January 2026 from 6.30pm UK time

• Doors open at 6 :30pm
• Happy hour to 8pm
• Pitching starts at 8pm
• Bar closes at 2.30am
• Hosted by Alex di Cuffa

What they’re saying:

"The network was really broad with lots of new people." - Andre Farquharson

"It was really worth while. I spoke to a lot of people, gave out alot of business cards. I would definitely want to go again." - Harry Demuth

"Nicely organised – MC Alex was charming." - Inez

"Thanks. Was a good to meet some lovely people tonight." - Darren Brade

"Nice place to be…good vibrations…!" - Viorel Obreja Whitaker