MIFF Workshops 2024

Thursday 3rd October 2024 @ 12pm

British entrepreneur and TV personality, Luke Barnatt is now a partner at Marbella Casa Creative. Here he aims to bring fresh energy to the film industry in Marbella. Known for his ventures in influencer networking, Barnatt has successfully transitioned from MMA to business. Through his creative endeavours, he is focused on expanding Marbella’s presence in film and media.

Bradley Marchant is an entrepreneur and partner of Marbella Casa Creative. Having built multiple successful businesses, he is focused on expanding Marbella’s presence in the world of film and media by offering a place for filmmakers and creatives to connect and collaborate from all over the world. His studio “Marbella Studios” plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation and positioning Marbella as a global hub for creative talent.

Luke & Bradley have created the perfect space for international filmmakers working or visiting Marbella. They will explore how they can support creative industries wishing to expand into the attractive Marbella market.

Friday 4th October 2024 @ 12pm

Brad Moore is an award-winning British actor, writer and film maker known primarily for his lead roles in Gloves Off, Golden Years, and North vs South. With a track record both in front of and behind the camera, he has performed in and Executive Produced films that have screened in Cinema’s internationally and his films have won two BAFTA’s, three National Film Awards, and have screened in competition at several high-profile festivals.

Andy Edwards is a writer, director, producer, and editor. His first full feature as writer/director was the zombie-comedy, Ibiza Undead. His other works included, the thriller Graphic Desires, Punch, and As director-for-hire, he’s helmed Cinderella’s Revenge (starring Natasha Henstridge) for Titan Global, Sobini Films and EMRJ Entertainment. As editor-for-hire, he cut Everyone Is Going To Die (starring Jaime Winstone alongside Brad Moore) for Golden Gate Films, and as a writer, he co-wrote The Ghosts of Monday (starring Julian Sands) for the Altadium Group.

From script to screen. Brad Moore and Andy Edwards have collaborated on several independent feature films. This session will show you the key elements of reverse engineering a budget, the different routes to raising finance and the challenges of shooting and distributing a successful low budget Indie feature.

Saturday 5th October 2024 @ 12pm

Michael Wright began his film career in the art department at multi Academy Award winning Aardman working on Nick Park’s ‘Grand Day Out’ and Peter Gabriel’s Sledgehammer promo (1985). He then moved into directing TV commercials for agencies worldwide and continued screenwriting and developing various feature projects to direct, the latest of which is ‘The Undertaker’ screening at MIFF.

Roger Barclay trained at Sandhurst Military Academy before gaining his first acting role in the 1995 television adaptation of ‘Pride and Prejudice’. He was accepted as an Emmy Academy member after his nomination for best supporting actor in ‘Secret Diary of a Call-Girl. ‘The Undertaker’ is the latest of a slate of features he is developing though Susceptor Films.

A filmmaker’s perspective on the realities of bringing a story to life on the big screen when budget is a limiting factor. Michael and Roger will explain how to successfully captivate an audience whilst maximising the tools available to you, reinforcing their underlying ethos; Money isn’t everything but talent is.

Sunday 6th October 2024 @ 12pm

Joey MHz, renowned for his global cinematic adventures, is a Hollywood filmmaker celebrated for his ability to capture diverse cultures and landscapes on screen. With a career spanning multiple continents, he has filmed in some of the most remote and exotic locations, bringing a unique international flair to his storytelling. His dynamic directing style and passion for authentic, immersive experiences have garnered him critical acclaim and a dedicated following.

Bringing the film industry to Costa del Sol, Joey will dive into discovering Marbella and its potential as a location for filmmaking. With his admiration and passion for Marbella, Joey believes creating studios would benefit the town immensely. He will highlight his ideas and views on the development of this project, including filmmaking and worldwide distribution.