EVCOMference
When: 22nd April
Where: RD Studios
What: At EVCOMference 2024, we invite you to reimagine our industry. Come to give and to take, to spend time with your peers, to share best practise and solve problems together.
This year, the programme is underpinned by facilitated discussions across three core areas: Technical Progress, Business Solutions and Building a Better Industry. Within these streams we will be touching on topics such as virtual production and AI, preparing for growth and maintaining a hybrid workforce, neurodiversity and apprenticeships.
In our opening keynote strategist Kevin Chesters will tell you what all businesses, brands and teams can learn from studying gangs, from the Women’s Institute to Hells Angels. Later in the day, screen-writer, author and artist Lucy van Smit will help you tap into your creativity, delving into creative freedom, practice and neuroscience. A panel of industry leaders will conclude the day, pulling from the takeaways of the discussions to discuss the future of the industry.
Together, we will come up with the tools and vision required to build a better industry for all of us. Pack your imagination. Book now. Tickets are available here.
Film Production Lunch
When: 21st May, 12:30pm-14:30pm
Where: Riding House, London
What: We are delighted to be bringing back the EVCOM Film Production Lunches in partnership with Video Club, a chance for filmmakers in the brand and corporate film industries to come together to discuss key issues and opportunities in the sector over a delicious three course lunch.
Barnaby Cook (Studio Yes) and Gabe Whitehead (Video Club) will lead the session. Discussion points will include:
- What’s going well? Even better if?
- Optimism forecast for your business over the next 12-18 months
- Present issues
- If I were in your shoes
Please note, this event is only open to members of EVCOM and/ or Video Club. Tickets are available here.
New Business Clinic with Rob King (The Client Key)
When: 23rd May 2024, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: 56 Greek Street, Soho
What: The way agencies and creative companies grow is rapidly changing. There are numerous ways to attract clients and yet so many creatives still struggle with growth. It needn’t be like this. There is a new way, for new business.
Join us for a New Business Clinic on 23rd May, 9:30am-12:30pm at 56 Greek Street in Soho, led by Rob King from The Client Key. Rob is the author of Selling Creativity and an agency sales and marketing expert.
Why Attend?
- Hear more about the changing landscape in agency sales
- Gain insights to buyer behaviour and trends
- Learn about new technologies that can help with growth
- Solve your real world new biz challenges at the event
- Learn how to better leverage your value in the marketplace
Join us for this event where we will collaborate, discover and grow. Tickets are £45+VAT for EVCOM members and £65+VAT for non-members. Places are strictly limited, so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets are available here.
EVCOM Clarion Awards
Open for entry: 8th Feb – 21st March 2024
Ceremony date: 3rd July
What: The EVCOM Clarion Awards celebrate true excellence across cause-driven corporate film, live events and experiences. We call for work that combines creative excellence with purpose, recognising the winning work at a summer awards ceremony. Find out more about the EVCOM Clarion Awards here.
The FOCUS Award
When: Open for entry 1st March 2024 – 16th April
What: The FOCUS Award offers mentorship and work experience with top corporate film companies, as well as financial support, to 15-25 year old Black filmmakers and filmmakers of Colour. Find out more here. The winner will be announced at the EVCOM Clarion Awards summer ceremony.
The REALISE Award
When: Open for entry 1st March 2024 – 16th April
What: The Realise Award offers mentorship with top event agencies to 18-25 year olds working in, or aspiring to work in, the events industry. Find out more here. The winner will be announced at the EVCOM Clarion Awards summer ceremony.
EVCOM London Live and Film Awards
Open for entry: 23rd May – 27th June 2024
Ceremony date: 28th November 2024
What: The EVCOM London Live and Film Awards recognise the best of the best in live events, experiences and corporate film. In 2023 we celebrated in style in the Grand Hall of Goodenough College in London. Guests enjoyed a three course dinner, a screening of winning films and the chance to dance the night away to live music – trophies in hand!
You can find out about the 2023 ceremony, and view the list of winners, here. Or find out more about the EVCOM Industry Awards here.
EVCOM Fellowship Awards
When: December 2024
What: The EVCOM Fellowship Awards in association with GROSVENORFILM recognise and reward outstanding contributions to the communication industry. This annual event which takes place at the House of Lords brings together leading professionals from across the industry to celebrate the outstanding work and contributions by Fellows who are chosen as exemplars of the power of communication. In 2023, we welcomed Simon Weston CBE, Andrew Smith (A-Vision) and Steve Quah (Cheerful Twentyfirst) to join our illustrious list of Fellows. Read our writeup up of the 2023 Fellowship Lunch here. Find out more about the Fellowship Awards here.
UK Top 50 Survey
Open for entry: 23rd November 2023 – 22nd January 2024
What: The UK Top 50 survey is open to corporate filmmakers and is a way to celebrate corporate film agencies and better understand the trends and issues facing the industry. Find out more here.
You can access resources from our past events and virtual sessions here.