Welcome to our British Indie Film Engine Room
We are the training and talent arm of a regional powerhouse production ecosystem. We are backed by several creative companies: White Lantern Film, a film studio dedicated to producing bold, thought-provoking, award-winning movies that entertain and matter; BH Movies a international studio releasing romance, holiday and true crime thrillers for the daytime market; TLS Ideas Studio managing content creators and influencers at the forefront of the content economy; and Unit Base One, a co-working space and hub for film and television professionals…. we don’t just teach the industry—we build it.
Led by producer Adam J. Merrifield, we’ve spent over a decade turning raw ambition into professional credits. From running the BFI Film Academy for 11 years to launching the Short Sounds Film Festival, our track record is built on one simple truth: The best way to learn film is to make film.
Why Advance with us?
- Real Pedigree: We’ve delivered feature films in the $500k–$3m bracket. We know what distributors want and what sets require.
- The Network: Through our B-Reel events and Crew Connect network, you’re one handshake away from your next collaborator.
- Future-Proofed: Whether it’s traditional cinema or the TikTok Live economy, we bridge the gap between "viral" and "vérité."
- Local Roots, National Reach: We’re the architects of the regional film scene, working with BCP Council and Screen Wessex to keep talent right where it belongs—working.