Hi there, I work in the ‘biz’ so have a bit of experience in this. What is the purpose of the screening? Is it to raise money, the profile of Maker’s Space or just a ‘nice to do’?
The festival will need to pay a screening fee to the distributors of the movie - this can be anything from £100 to £5K depending on what it is. Currently the BAFTA shorts programme is out…that will cost them £150. Most of the filmmakers are in London so they might pop down for a Q&A to add value.
Also worth noting that there are loads of filmmakers, actors, writers and producers that live in Herne Hill, could be worth, programming something around them and inviting them to do a little talk, then do a practical / creative workshop after?