Our Vision: To shape a future of screen storytelling that is inclusive, sustainable, and rewards visionary creators.
Our Mission: To empower creators to bring their stories to the world and transform the screen industries by building new pathways for original IP, through training, technology, and creator-led innovation.
Who We Are
Future of Film is a global platform for storytelling innovation.
We support creators, institutions, and industry stakeholders to develop, scale, and launch bold, original IP across film, TV, immersive media, and emerging formats.
With a growing global community of creators and professionals, we are building the next-generation infrastructure for screen storytelling where independent ideas can thrive, and new business models support creator ownership, sustainability, and audience connection.
What We Do
Development & Training Programmes: Our initiatives including the acclaimed Future of Film Incubator support emerging and established storytellers with structured development, mentorship, and strategic insight. We’ve delivered programmes across the UK, Africa, and globally.
AI-Powered Story Tools: We are currently developing a browser-based AI toolset to provide scalable, personalised support for early-stage screen projects, combining creative insight with market-aligned development intelligence.
Venture Studio: We are building a venture studio to co-develop and accelerate creator-led IP, turning standout ideas into commercially viable, screen-ready projects.
Future of Film Podcast: Founded in 2017, our podcast brings together leading voices from across the creative and tech landscape exploring the ideas and innovations shaping the future of storytelling.
Our Partners
We’ve worked with visionary organisations including NVIDIA, Epic Games, Autodesk, and King’s College London, and collaborate across the screen industries to advance innovation, inclusion, and creator-first development.
We believe the future of screen storytelling belongs to those brave enough to reimagine it.
Join us in shaping what comes next.
ABOUT ALEX STOLZ
Alex Stolz is the founder and director of Future of Film, and a recognised thought leader in screen storytelling, innovation, and audience strategy.
With over 22 years of experience across the film and entertainment industries, Alex has worked at the intersection of creative talent, new technologies, and audience development — championing bold storytelling and the systems that support it.
He founded Future of Film in 2017 as a podcast, which has since evolved into a global platform encompassing an annual summit, international incubators, and a growing innovation pipeline to support creator-led IP. Under Alex’s leadership, Future of Film has supported hundreds of creators globally, and is now developing a new generation of tools and models for screen storytelling.
Alongside Future of Film, Alex serves as Head of Film at usheru, a leading entertainment data and analytics company, where he works with major studios and distributors to evolve film marketing and audience engagement strategies.
Previously, he has held senior roles at Picturehouse, the UK Film Council, and the BFI, where he was Head of Distribution.
Alex is a frequent keynote speaker and trusted consultant to media organisations worldwide. His ongoing mission is to drive a more inclusive, sustainable, and creator-first future for screen storytelling — one that connects great stories with global audiences.
About Future Of Film
Future of Film is founded and led by Alex Stolz, an executive and creator with over 22 years experience at the nexus of audiences, storytelling and innovation.
In 2017, he founded Future of Film, initially as a podcast and now a global community and annual summit, dedicated to bridging the gap between new technologies and emerging creative practice.
Concurrently, Alex continues to drive innovation in distribution and marketing as Head of Film at the leading entertainment analytics business, usheru.
Previously, Alex has held senior positions at Picturehouse, the UK Film Council and the BFI, the latter in the role of Head of Distribution. He is a regular keynote speaker and continues to consult for numerous media organisations.