SHINFIELD STUDIOS JOINS AS NEW CONFERENCE SPONSOR FOR FOCUS 2024
FOCUS is delighted to announce that
Shinfield Studios, part of the
Shadowbox Studios portfolio, has come onboard as a Conference Sponsor for the 2024 edition. They join alongside longstanding partner
Variety.
Shinfield Studios is the largest new film and television studio in the UK. The state-of-the-art site features 18 soundstages, including two of the biggest in the UK at 41,000 sq.ft. It offers the most modern, production-friendly film and television studio facilities available today. The stages range from 17,000 to 41,000 sq. ft., and include the two largest, fully climate-controlled soundstages available. The site also encompasses 38 workshops, substantial and contemporary office space, accessible and sustainable facilities and a nine-acre filming backlot. Based to the east of Reading with links to the M4 and Crossrail, Shinfield Studios has already welcomed productions including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and The Magic Faraway Tree.
FOCUS brings together practitioners, producers and pioneers of the creative industries to discuss the business of production and the future of on-screen entertainment. Across two days, three Conference stages of thought leadership discussion and insight will feature 60+ panels, keynotes, interviews and masterclasses from vital voices from across the industry. The Business & Leadership Stage, Craft & Creativity Stage and Tech & Innovation Stage will host over 150 expert speakers. This year, FOCUS is excited to introduce a brand-new format to the show: 10-minute TED-style sessions called 'In Brief'– deep dives into particular subjects.
To make sure that it is completely relevant to the industry, the FOCUS Conference Programme is developed in consultation with a Content Advisory Board featuring representatives from leading industry bodies, including
Pact, The Production Guild, BFI, BFC, UK Screen Alliance, ScreenSkills, Directors UK, Advertising Producers Association and
Games London.
Nick Smith, Joint Managing Director,
Shinfield Studios, said: “
Focus offers a fantastic moment to highlight the advantages of basing your production at Shinfield Studios. We’re so pleased to be partnering with the conference, and sitting alongside Variety, to wave the flag for the UK as world-leading destination for film and TV production.”
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We are delighted to partner with Shinfield Studios as our conference sponsor for FOCUS London 2024,” comments
Clara Le, FOCUS Commercial Director.
“Shinfield’s UK based contribution to the growing international influx of productions, and FOCUS’ global outlook and reach prove the perfect match for the new and evolved format for this year’s event.”
Professionals in the creative screen industries are invited apply for a complimentary delegate badge at
www.focus.london.
