PLATFORM: Idea Salon
Do you have a narrative fiction short film, feature, or series idea you want to develop? If you’re a Leicester-based creative sole-trader or company, the PLATFORM Ideas Salon is your chance to develop your project and gain industry insight.PLATFORM Ideas Salon – Call for Applications
Do you have a narrative fiction short film, feature, or series idea you want to develop?
If you’re a Leicester-based creative sole-trader or company, the PLATFORM Ideas Salon is your chance to develop your project and gain industry insight.
What’s involved
Successful applicants will be invited to the Idea Salon Weekender on 7–8 February 2026 at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre. Over two days you will:
- Hear from industry professionals
- Get practical advice on developing and pitching narrative fiction for the screen
- Connect with fellow local creatives
Before the weekender, each company will take part in a one-to-one session with a member of the PLATFORM team to discuss their idea and development plans. This will help focus your thinking and ensure you get the most from the weekend.
Following the Ideas Salon, you will be required to submit a pitch deck for your project by 12 March 2026.
Apply
To find out if you are eligible to apply for our Ideas Salon and to answer our call for submissions, click here.
The application window runs from 18 September to 17 November 2025.
Applicants will be informed of the outcome by 9 December 2025.
If you have any questions or need support with your application, please contact us at [email protected].
