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Happy New Year and hope 2025 is off to a great start for you.

Most recent Non-Multiplex Cinema events

On 23rd January in Soho, London, I’m organising a special industry event supported by the Base team from Coinbase at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho.

I spent more than four years development of Fabstir, a revolutionary streaming network that puts control back in the hands of filmmakers and distributors is ready to launch. Its aim is to reshape how we distribute and monetise film in the digital age.

Why This Matters to You:

  • Direct-to-Consumer Distribution: Launch your own branded streaming platform with complete control over pricing, presentation and audience engagement
  • Transparent Revenue Model: Receive 95% of all sales within minutes – whether through subscription streaming, digital purchases or direct audience tips
  • Flexible Distribution Options: Choose to handle distribution yourself or collaborate with established distributors through our transparent, automated payment system
  • New Investment Opportunities: Explore innovative funding mechanisms through tokenisation (pending regulatory frameworks)

The evening will feature:

  • Introduction to Base team from Coinbase and its role in transforming creative and community industries
  • Presentation of Fabstir’s innovative streaming platform
  • Extended networking with industry professionals
  • Complimentary canapés and welcome drink
  • Private cinema room and dedicated networking space

This is a free event, but spaces are limited. Register here: https://lu.ma/wcbsmbjt

This collaboration represents a significant opportunity to bring mainstream attention to independent film and distribution.

I’d be delighted to see you there and discuss how these innovations could benefit your projects. Feel free to forward this invitation to colleagues who might be interested in the future of film distribution and streaming.

Happy New Year,

Julian

(Founder of Fabstir and Non-Multiplex Cinema)

Required Disclaimers:
This event is supported by Base but organized by Fabstir.

Coinbase Data Use Notice: By registering for an event, you agree that any information you provide, including but not limited to your name, email, and wallet address, may be used by Coinbase for purposes of supporting the event and contacting you for event follow-up. Additionally, wallet address information may be used by Coinbase to view public blockchain activity for purposes of gathering onchain insights and trends.

Event Photo Release: By attending this event, you agree to be included in photographs and/or footage that may be taken and used by Coinbase for marketing and publicity purposes, on its website, blog and in social media or in any third party publication.

Film and Media Industry Networking Event (Soho)

From our event Oct 2, 2024

Join us for an exceptional evening of networking and knowledge-sharing at the prestigious Karma Sanctum Soho, where leading industry figures will share their experiences and insights into the current UK film landscape. Event hosted by Non-Multiplex Cinema.

Featured Speakers

Michael Wright - Producer/Director, The Undertaker

Michael Wright – Producer/Director, “The Undertaker”

Fresh from winning Best Feature at the Marbella International Film Festival, Michael Wright will share his journey of bringing “The Undertaker” to screens across the UK. With Paul McGann and Tara Fitzgerald leading the cast, Michael will discuss the challenges and triumphs of funding, casting, and distributing a sub-£1m British feature film. Drawing from his 30+ years of industry experience, including work with Aardman and his recognition at Cannes, Michael offers invaluable insights into navigating the independent film landscape.

Urvisha Patel & Presh Williams - Founders of Cinnect

Urvisha Patel & Presh Williams – Founders, Cinnect

Meet the innovative minds behind Cinnect, a groundbreaking platform revolutionising film distribution. Urvisha and Presh will demonstrate how their AI-powered technology is transforming the way independent films reach their audiences. Drawing from their experience with Big Picture Film Club, they’ll share insights into maximising commercial viability and connecting with distributors in today’s competitive market.

Event Schedule

  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Welcome & Networking
  • 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM: Speaker Presentations
  • 8:15 PM – 9:30 PM: Further Networking

Venue Features

  • Private cinema room with state-of-the-art screening facilities
  • Dedicated networking space with private bar
  • Serving a full range of drinks including beers, wines, cocktails and soft drinks

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 14th November
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF

Ticket Information

Early Bird: £6 (Limited availability)
Standard Entry: £11-£12

Click Here To Book Tickets

Spaces are strictly limited to ensure quality networking opportunities. Secure your place now for this intimate gathering of film industry professionals.

All the best,
Julian Bushell

(Founder of Non-Multiplex Cinema and Fabstir)

Fabstir is groundbreaking technology for instant revenue generation streams, innovation in fundraising and audience discovery where you can stream straight to consumer or with resellers.

Non-Multiplex Cinema
Networking Event

Hi,

We are excited to announce the list of speakers for this premier film and media networking event:

Nidhi Gupta transitioned from being a doctor to a successful filmmaker. She has produced over 70 hours of medical education content and 12 hours of factual entertainment, including “Celluloid Dreams” for Cambridge TV. Nidhi’s work has received funding from prestigious organizations. Will be explaining how to make a living in the film industry as well as showcasing some of her work.

Jules Lai the founder of Fabstir, have developed a new economic model and technology for the film and music industry that allows content creators to receive instant payment, analytics, audience discovery and take back control of their content and career. He will be showing you how.

Robin Kirwan is an actor from London who has appeared in over 50 productions across Europe, including “Eggsistence” and the acclaimed sci-fi film “Darkwave”. He also wrote and directed the film “Dragunov”, which won awards for ‘Best First Time Director’ at international film festivals. Will be showcasing some of this work.
We’ve bagged ourselves a prime venue, again in the heart of Soho, where we can enjoy some top-notch drinks and nibbles while we network.

The event takes palce at a prime venue, in the heart of Soho, where we can enjoy some top-notch drinks and nibbles while we network.

Karma Sanctum Soho

A brilliant chance to forge new partnerships and make some fantasticconnections. You’ll be rubbing shoulders with professionals from acrossthe sector so should be something for everyone.

Book now to get your early bird tickets at 50% off here. Normal entry will be £10-£12. So don’t miss out!
Date and time: Wed 2 October 2024, 6.30pm
Drinks and Networking 6.30pm – 9:30pm

Location: Karma Sanctum Soho, 20 Warwick St, London W1B 5NF
For event tickets, click here

All the best,
Julian Bushell
(Founder of Non-Multiplex Cinema and Fabstir)

Fabstir is groundbreaking blockchain technology for instant revenue generation streams, innovation in fundraising and audience discovery where you the film community own the network.

Non-Multiplex Cinema – Networking Party


Non-Multiplex Cinema
Networking Party
Thurs 18 July 6.30pm @
The Little Scarlet Door (Soho)

The Little Scarlet Door

Join us at The Little Scarlet Door, a unique and quirky basement studio in the heart of Soho, for our exclusive film networking event. This vibrant venue, known for its creative and laid-back atmosphere, provides the perfect setting for filmmakers to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. With its eclectic decor and cozy vibe, The Little Scarlet Door promises an unforgettable evening of mingling and idea-sharing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of an exciting community of film enthusiasts in one of London’s most dynamic locations.

Come celebrate Non-Multiplex Cinema’s launch of a truly groundbreaking video streaming ecosystem called Fabstir. Introducing the world’s first direct-to-consumer business hub for film creators, musicians and artists where everyone owns their work, gets paid fairly and learn about our fundraising innovation for your projects; built with next generation tokenisation blockchain technology.

Hear news too about our plans to open a futuristic community film studio and we want to work with you. Come build an exciting future together!

Date and time: Thu, 18 July 2024, 6:30pm
                           Drinks and Networking 6:30pm – 9:30pm
                           DJ Afterparty from 9.30pm – ’till late


Location: The Little Scarlet Door, 12-13 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DL

We are operating a guest list, space is limited. Entry is *free*.

To register online now, simply click here

Non-Multiplex Cinema has expanded to

Non-Multiplex Cinema has expanded to the 22nd century…

New name Fabstir. Meaning fabulous + stirring → a filmmaking revolution is coming!

I am restarting community filmmaking with a different approach. For starters, we have our brand new Discord Server, come join, invite here: https://discord.gg/cpe7crbrj4

We will be opening a virtual production studio this year asap. If you know Unreal Engine 5.x, the software used for shows like The Mandalorian, or can help in any other way then get in touch with me (@Jules L#5370) on Discord.

  • The productions will be financed, payments in digital money.
  • We have A.I. specialist on our team, to use tools to speed up production and give that multi $$$ look. Plenty of cool tech emerging for filmmakers.
  • Will distribute on our own video streaming platform. More info https://fabstir.com/. It’s not exclusive so can publish on over platforms too.
  • Look forward to working with you to make cool ground-breaking films.

We invite discussions with all sectors in the film industry

Best,
Julian (aka Jules Lai)
(Founder of Non-Multiplex Cinema and Film Means Business)

Our Discord: Talk about anything to do filmmaking, film business, meet other like-minded people, collaborate, and learn more about Fabstir

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Cannes in the City


Non-Multiplex Cinema presents “Cannes in the City”; network with others in the film and media industry, experience the festival in London.


Date and time:

Thu, 5 May 2022, 19:00 – 23:00 BST

Location:

Arts Theatre Club, 50 Frith Street, London, W1D 4SQ

Non-Multiplex Cinema, once the home for screenings, networking, workshops, production and panel events for the filmmaking industry, has rebooted!! Back with a new philosophy to help creatives doubly so.

Come and celebrate with us at this marvelous venue and network with others in the film, music and media sectors.

Plus learn about the revolutionary new direction Non-Multiplex Cinema is heading.

This is a *free* event. Register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cannes-in-the-city-tickets-325279659217

De Palma

De Palma
Wed 28th September 7.30pm @ ICA, London

Brian de Palma made so many great films Snake Eyes, Carlito’s Way, The Untouchables, Scarface, Blow Out, Carrie and the list goes on.

Come join us at the ICA bar from an hour before the screening. We’ll have fun chatting over a few drinks for sure.

De Palma is an illuminating documentary that concentrates on his work, disarmingly acknowledging his Hitchcockian influences with clips from Obsession and other films. While De Palma admits that happenstance is what largely governs his and indeed most directors’ work—Baumbach and Paltrow being cases in point—some of his juicier observations here concern the actors he’s worked with: Orson Welles forgetting his lines, Cliff Robertson’s perma-tanned arrogance, Sean Penn tormenting Michael J. Fox, and his great discovery, Robert de Niro, conniving to bump up his fee. Riveting from start to finish.

De Palma poster

Check out the UK trailer here.

Want to join us? To sign up for this screening and a link to purchase cinema ticket(s) online, please visit our Meetup page here.

Drinks with Filmmakers and Actors – Non-Multiplex Cinema Meet-up

Hope you’ve had the chance to have a great summer holiday or break. It feels like the new season in filmmaking is upon us so why not get out there and meet other filmmakers and actors and start new projects together?

Whether you’re a writer, investor, filmmaker, actor, producer, crew, SFX, VFX, post production or anyone connected with making films, all invited.

This is a wonderful networking event, the venue has a nice atmosphere and we have our own bar to ourselves.

Come join us at Non-Multiplex Cinema Meet-up @ Planet Hollywood, London on Thursday 1st September 2016 from 6.30pm.

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Planet Hollywood London
57-60 Haymarket
London
SW1 4QX

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Nearest Stations
Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and Charring Cross.

With this gorgeous venue having plenthy of movie memorbilia, you’ll feel right at home. We have our own bar for the evening serving alcohol, soft drinks and some great cocktails. And there is a restaurant within the building if you are feeling a little bit peckish.

Feel free to bring business cards, CVs etc. Filmmaking is a collaborative process and you never know who you might meet that could make a big difference.

Full price is just £3. Book your place(s) here for a discounted price:
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Any queries, email

Make Film – a new film industry panel event to inspire (London)

Julian Bushell & Noel Wilson present Make Film, organized in collaboration with Non-Multiplex Cinema

Host: Scott Norveil

When: Tuesday 27th October 2015, 7.30pm

Where: Deloitte Auditoirum, 2 New St Square, London EC4A 3BZ (map)

Film Means Business

Itinerary: Networking, panel and Q&A

Make Film is a new exciting platform organised by
Non-Multiplex Cinema
, to inspire filmmakers to go out and make film. Orson Welles once said that “movie making is the only art form where the artist can’t afford the material for his art.” Well, that is not true anymore. Prosumer cameras can now shoot films that could grace any cinema. Crowd sourcing has established itself as a viable alternative to raising funds for the first time filmmaker. There are plenty of exciting avenues in online distribution and exhibition, opening up doors to getting your film seen by a worldwide audience. There are also expanding world film markets becoming major players. It was February of this year when for the first time, China outgrossed the US in revenue income from movies.



Make Film features a panel of diverse knowledge, experience and insights from their personal journeys about how you too can go out and make films in today’s climate. The hope is that with their help and the people that you meet at the event, that it will inspire you with a can do attitude on to great things.Enquiries:
Tickets at £10.00 each.
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THE PANELLISTS

 Jackson Pat
Jackson Pat (Producer/Director) Hong Kong born Jackson Pat was sent to the UK by his parents aged 17 to finalise his higher education. There, Jackson graduated as a Graphic Designer.

In 1985 he went back to Hong Kong and worked as a producer/ director with numerous film & media companies including TVB (HK) (Television Broadcast Hong Kong) and TVBS-E (Television broadcasting Satellite – Europe) and Cannes Film (Production House).

In 1998 he created his own production company Scene Productions Ltd with the aim to produce and direct films in the UK and to offer production services to Chinese and Asian companies.

Since then Jackson has produced and directed numerous commercials for the European and Asian market. He has also produced and co-directed several Chinese & Asian feature films.

In 2013 he directed his lastest feature film which will have a national theatrical release in China.
Simon C.K. Wu
Simon C.K. Wu (Writer) A freelancer with experience working on shorts in the capacity of scriptwriter. Wu has over twenty years working experience as a scriptwriter and playwright in film, theatre and radio.

Film Scripts

1. Chosen to be part of the Channel 4 and Wrap X film project, BREAKOUT, which provides support for non-Caucasian writers and directors to produce commercial films. His film script, Spirit Money, has reached the final stage of the competition.

2. His short film, Merry-Go-Round, was awarded the Enfield Film Fund and was shown at the opening night of the Wood Green International Short Film Festival on 19 April 2008 (and was later nominated the Best Local Short Film Award), at the MoDa Lecture Theatre at the Middlesex University on 29 April 2008 and the National Film Theatre (NFT3) on 2 June 2008.

3. His short film, China Watch, made for festival submission is currently in an advanced editing stage.

4. He has written a video script designed for use in training health care workers in their handling of AIDS patients, commissioned by The Society for AIDS Care (1999).

Wu’s play include Wolf in the House (Hong Kong), Pilgrimage of the Heart (West Wing, Slough & Camden, London), Oikos (Jellyfish Theatre, Southwark, published by Oberon Books) amongst others. Wu’s co-written radio plays have been broadcast on the BBC World Service.
 Yvette Hoyle
Yvette Hoyle (Executive Producer) A Co-Founder of Coppola Productions, Yvette is passionate about film. She has extensive media and business experience with diversified skills as a producer, including project management PR, marketing, creative development and packaging projects for finance. Yvette has dedicated her time to acquisitions and financing, assembling a slate from biopics to drama, thriller and comedy ncluding such varied projects as Carpet Boy, Angel Wing, Enzo Ferari and Cucumber Sandwiches. Her direct and open approach has enabled her to have many working partnerships with UK and international feature film producers, including: Luminaire Films where Yvette is also a company Director, Triple S films, Green Screen Studios, Olympia, and Solar Productions Yvette has previously produced and exec produced Casanova’s Love Letters, exec produced the film Casanova’s Last Stand, exec produced the documentary The Lost World of the Crystal Skull, winning two festival awards. Producer for’ Yulia, the story of Yulia Tymoshenko’ s extraordinary rise and fall in politics, screened in Paris, Israel, the US and London. Further credits include Pimp (2010) and Obama Irish Roots (2011), which has won two awards for Best Documentary for Hampton Intemational Black Film Festival USA and Best Director for People’s Choice. “George Clooneys Irish Roots” 2013″ The Crypt” feature Producer. “The Ambassador and his Wife” Producer.
 Pascal Bergamin
Pascal Bergamin (Director)

Pascal Bergamin
studied film at the Zurich University of Arts, Switzerland. Since 2005 he has been working as a freelance writer/director for fictional and documentary films. In 2012 he produced and directed his debut feature film, Nice Guy. Pascal works and lives in London.



Current projects include One Summer, feature film, script and in development Portraits of Dangerous Women, script

Susan’s Brother, feature film, treatment – EKRAN 2014

Jura, TV series, treatment