Thank you to the SOIFF Partners
SPIRIT OF INDEPENDENCE would not be where it is today without the help and assistance of some excellent people we've had the privilege of working with.
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We express our thanks and gratitude and encourage you to pay them a visit, either online or in person:
Festival Sponsors
Strange Vice
Strange Vice is a UK-based boutique Blu‑ray and DVD importer, producer and online retailer specialising in cult, exploitation, giallo and mondo cinema. They curate limited-edition physical releases—often combining newly scanned 4K transfers, audio commentaries, interviews and bonus soundtracks.
Emerging Spirit
Script to Screen Sponsors
Open House Pictures
​We’re a creative, cinematic team who bring award winning expertise of film and video production into the world of business focused results. A professional, dedicated video production company based in Sheffield, serving clients all over the UK.
Emerging Spirit
Script to Screen Sponsors
South Yorkshire Filmmakers' Network
SYFN is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes and enables film-based networking and film-making activities in South Yorkshire.
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Media Partners
3 Ravens Agency
3 Ravens agency is an industry leading group of multi skilled professionals with 40 years combined experience who came together to provide a definitive, creative package solution.
Distribution Partners
Black Mandala
Founded in 2017 in Auckland, New Zealand, BLACK MANDALA is a leading production and international sales company specializing in high-quality genre films. Established by Michael Kraetzer and Nicolas Onetti, the company has built a strong global presence in film sales, production, and distribution.
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OUR ASSOCIATES:
The Film Festival Doctor is a consulting company that helps filmmakers navigate the film festival circuit strategically and successfully.
Paul Handley is a BAFTA Connect member and colourist with over 6 years of expertise, specialising in colour grading and image science.
HorrorConUK’s is the UK's premiere horror-themed convention including special guest signings and photo ops, live Q&A talks and International short horror film screenings,
Bluespec create animated motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, animated logo design, social media animation and Visual Effects for feature films.
ORA Films are a multi-award winning production company, holding awards and selections from multiple international film festivals.
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Festival Formula handle detailed, bespoke strategies and hands on submission management for filmmakers looking to navigate the film festival circuit and are looking for expert support.
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVALS (AIFF)
The Spirit of Independence Film Festival is a founding member of the Association of Independent Film Festivals, a network of like-minded festivals aimed at creating a transparent, diverse and prosperous festival scene in the U.K. More details on the organisation, its aims and membership can be found here.
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Our fellow AIFF members are highlighted here:
