Catsnake operates a consultancy service on various areas of the film industry.

Previous clients have included producers, writers, directors, actors and composers. Some seek advice on active projects; others are looking for help in achieving the next step in their career.

 
         
Training / Tutorage        
 

Catsnake personnel have run film training in a variety of different forms. This includes...

  • Writing and editing books on topics such as short filmmaking and shooting on RED
  • Speaking at Film Council events in Cannes
  • Teaching on weekend courses aimed at micro-budget feature filmmaking
  • Running bespoke one-to-one courses on key areas in the business of film

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"[Catsnake] was a guiding light when I arrived at the Cannes Film Festival, giving me valuable advice on where best to meet buyers, distributors and investors all of which made a tremendous difference to my experience of Cannes"

Susie Watson
BBC Drama
www.bbc.co.uk/drama

         
         
Short & Feature Films        
 

.Catsnake advise on a number of issues including...

  • UK tax regulations
  • International co-productions
  • Feature film distribution and film markets
  • Project development and consultation
  • Business plans and recoupment schedules
  • Producer’s rep / representation at film markets
  • Short film production and distribution

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"I found [Catsnake's] services to be extremely helpful in understanding content and preparing budgets for independent film making. The information [they] provided was backed up with detailed evidence, which as a result saved on major cost factors"

Keni Desai
Managing Director
Virtue Media

         
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“I have much to thank [Catsnake] for [their] time as a Consultant Producer. [Their] selfless and dedicated approach, [their] encyclopaedic knowledge, discretion and sensitivity made [them] the perfect sounding board. [Catsnake's] experience and natural ability as a mentor for new producers is a talent I’d like to bottle and sell to all young filmmakers”

Ginita Jimenez
Producer, Father Films
www.fatherfilms.com

 

"[Catsnake] gave me wonderful direction in constructing my approach to the European festival circuit. [They were] able to consolidate a plethora of insights on the dynamics of film festival submission into a single cohesive strategy to great effect"

Carlos Dengler
Director & member of band 'Intepol'
www.carlosdengler.com

         
   

"[Catsnake are] not only a font of knowledge on all things film, but a very generous one. Whenever I need advice [Catsnake] is at the top of my list to call"

Orlando Seale
Actor ('Bobby', 'The West Wing', 'Sleepy Hollow')
www.imdb.com/name/nm0780539

 

"We have developed a great working relationship with [ Catsnake] and [they have] helped us capitalize on our successes in the UK and abroad. [Their] knowledge of the film industry both in terms of the business and creative aspects, have been hugely helpful and has led directly to future feature projects with directors and producers we would not have met without [Catsnake's] help and advice"

Michael Csanyi-Wills & Nigel Clarke
Composers
www.moviefonics.com