OUR FRIENDS IN THE NORTH
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:
SOIFF 2024 Festival Sponsors
AllFilm
AllFilm is a filmmaker-focussed streaming platform geared around original, creative and independent content. 100% of donations made on AllFilm are paid directly to the filmmaker.
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You can view the platform here.
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Emerging Spirit Script to Screen Competition Sponsors
OPEN HOUSE PICTURES
Are a video production company working in Sheffield, Leeds and Manchester that specialise in video production for creative, innovative, outside-the-box ideas that allow your business to be shown in a new light!
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.
Founding friends of the festival
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.
ENON FILMS
ENON films is a story first, film and animation production company with offices in Sheffield, UK and Madrid, Spain. Established in 2012, they will help you create stories that you’ll want to share with the world.
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OUR ASSOCIATES:
The Kurious is a creative production studio, post facility and creative collective driven by the desire to make and tell great stories.
Bluespec create animated motion graphics, 2D and 3D animation, animated logo design, social media animation and Visual Effects for feature films.
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, T
Reel Steel is an indie publication and film screening event group presenting film reviews and cult movie features, screening at the Abbeydale Picturehouse.
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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.
Strange Vice are a UK based mailorder service covering cult films, music and reading.
ORA Films are a multi-award winning production company, holding awards and selections from multiple international film festivals.
Paul Handley is a BAFTA Connect member and colourist with over 4 years of expertise, specialising in colour grading and image science.
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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, it's aims and membership can be found here.
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Our fellow AIFF members are highlighted here:
