I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios has entered a new partnership with the Birmingham Film Festival, a ten day event in the United Kingdom that kicks off today, celebrating independent films.
The production company will sponsor the upcoming edition of the festival and will take part in the awards gala on 22nd November. The new partnership builds on an existing connection with the event and is expected to improve opportunities for emerging and established UK talent by widening the platform available to filmmakers. The involvement is also set to add further momentum to a festival that has become a go-to gathering for filmmakers across the country and is growing into a major tentpole on the industry calendar.
Founder Herb Jackson Jr will present several honours at the gala, which forms part of the festival running from 14 to 23 November at venues across Birmingham. “The inspiring passion and talent of the many incredible creatives I’ve met here have left a lasting impression”, he added.
Jackson previously served as an executive producer on Aguska, a short anti-bullying film that secured the Audience Choice Award at last year’s festival, a result that deepened his interest in the city and its creative community. I Ain’t No Herb Jackson Studios works with independent filmmakers to help expand the reach of their projects through festival strategy, social media guidance, and press support.
The festival was created in 2018 by Dean Williams and Kevin McDonagh and has expanded its programme to include a wide range of styles, genres, and subjects. Organisers plan another extensive schedule this year with screenings, panels, and networking opportunities.
And in a further boost for Birmingham, Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight recently set out an ambitious plan aiming to re-establish the city as a major centre for television and film production. During the launch of his new Digbeth Loc Studios, he outlined his intention to elevate Birmingham’s role in the industry. The unveiling coincided with the BBC confirming a significant rise in regional investment, with key programmes moving to the city and new drama commissions on the way.
