Are you interested in finding opportunities that utilise your transferable skills? Curious about being connected to those who are looking for your storytelling skills?
Directing Outside The Box (DOTB) looks to inspire screen directors and is designed to stretch beyond the familiar edges of film and television. DOTB invites you into the fast-shifting worlds where storytelling meets games, brand marketing, AI, VR, and emerging technology.
Across a curated series of online and in-person sessions, you can connect with commissioners, creatives, and innovators who are actively seeking directing talent and fresh narrative thinking. Just as importantly, you will join a community of fellow directors exploring similar questions.
DOTB is not about leaving film and TV behind. It is about expanding your creative toolkit, discovering new applications for your directing skills, and opening doors to unexpected collaborations. If curiosity drives your practice and evolution excites you, DOTB is your invitation to step confidently into what comes next.
How to make a successful feature documentary with zero budget
Thursday 26th november 2026, 6.30Pm
Film and TV Charity, 22 Golden Square, W1F 9AD.
What do you do, when you've got a brilliant idea, but no one wants to commission it? This Directing Outside The Box in-person event, is all about how to make it anyway.
Come and meet some of the team behind the brilliant Derek vs Derek, including director James Dawson. Find out how he went from little more than his passion for an idea, to creating an impactful, high production value feature doc with UK wide cinema distribution, a powerful sustainability campaign, festival awards and rave reviews. DCF Trustee, Hugh Whitworth will be hosting.
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See our previous 2025 events here.
AUDIENCE INTELLIGENCE WEBINAR - Alex Stolz in conversation with Bec Mortimer
DIRECTING OPPORTUNITIES WITH BRANDS…AND BEYOND - Alix Austin hosts Mediazoo
A.I STRATEGIES FOR DIRECTORS WEBINAR - Alex Stolz in conversation with Ben Mole
DIRECTING THE VIRTUAL WORLDS WEBINAR - Alex Stolz in conversation with HaZ Dulull
Register your interest in attending our future DOTB events by emailing our Head of Operations, Alexandra Harris.
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If you’d like to suggest an area that you’d like us to cover as part of DOTB, please email admin@directorscf.org.
