What is Future Artists?

“Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible” – Frank Zappa

Future Artists is an independent media and film Production, Sales, Distribution and Boutique Exhibition company run by Mark Ashmore and Jenny Inchbald. We create innovative strategies around films that utilise new technologies and cultures during the finance, production, distribution and exhibition phases of film. Currently we have also been working as consultants to the industry as well as organising events to share our skills.

Production

For production enquires please contact info@futureartists.co.uk. We offer co-production services in the region for both documentary and live action. We have an extensive network of highly skilled talent created specifically around digital media that can assist on any project.

We are currently in production with feature project THE LOST GENERATION directed by Mark Ashmore, for more information please see projects.

Development

We do not, as a general rule, accept unsolicited scripts, so if you are interested in aproaching us with a project please do so through an agent or similar representative. Please email jenny.inchbald@futureartists.co.uk with the details.

Currently we are interested in exploring the potential of British film out side of its traditional areas and are looking for projects with energy, vision and of course originality.

Sales

We have recently moved into Sales with our first aquisition of a feature length documentary INVISIBILE CIRCUS: NO DRESS REHEARSAL directed by Naomi Smyth.

We are interested in international Sales rights across all platforms for projects that are interesting, unique and inspirational. If you have a project you think we might be interested in please contact jenny.inchbald@futureartists.co.uk with a synopsis and supporting materials.

Distribution

We currently distribute DVD via on line retail stores and VOD through our strategic parteners both in the UK and overseas. If you are interested in working with us please contact mark.ashmore@futureartists.co.uk with the relavent information.

Exhibition

We run a boutique cinema and have shown films including Oscar nominated RESTREPO and COUNTDOWN TO ZERO in  various venues and now do so in conjunction with our sister company FUTURE ARTISTS LIVE CREATIVE CO-OP.  We have worked with brands including UMBRO and in different locations from Independent Cinemas to an old Mill.

If you are interested in us screening your movie please contact mark.ashmore@futureartists.co.uk with the information.

Consultancy

Future Artists offers a consultancy service though jenny.inchbald@futureartists.co.uk for projects at all stages with a specific focus on building the digital possibilities for a project in order to create a more efficient finance plan at each stage of the content life cycle.

At present Jenny is tutoring for peacefulfish finance consultancy on EU MEDIA project Closing the Gap.

Publishing

To read our quarterly digital magazine please head to M+ here and for editorial/advertising please contact Jane Mcconnell at janemcconn@gmail.com

Other exciting bits!

Take a look at our sister company Asha-media.com

If your are looking to Intern / work experience placements, then please contact us via facebook, we will not accept any other formats http://www.facebook.com/futureartists

If you would like to play an active part in this brave new media world, then why not become a Future Artist, and join our Co-op ‘Future Artists Live’ which runs all the distribution and education aspects of the the Future Artists world.
head to http://www.meetup.com/futureartists

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Thanks for reading, and if you want to tweet us now and ask any questions, please do @futureartists

Mark Ashmore and Jenny Inchbald (Updated 3/1/11)