Past Event
Synthetic Taste
SHY Films Festive Social: 'Synthetic Taste' Cast & Crew, Pro Talks & Live Project Pitches
Celebrate the festive season with SHY Films live from the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel in London!
Fresh from wrapping production on our latest feature film, Synthetic Taste, we are hosting an exclusive end-of-year gathering to bring together London’s vibrant creative film community. In this special live stream, we introduce the key team, cast, and crew behind the feature film to share exclusive insights into the shoot and celebrate the wrap.
Alongside the production reveal, the evening features an exclusive film screening, an in-depth industry talk led by seasoned film professionals, fast-paced live project pitching, and festive networking.
Event Schedule & Timestamps
18:00 – 19:00 | Festive Welcome, Live Music Showcase & Networking
19:00 – 19:30 | Live Project Pitching Session
19:30 – 20:30 | Exclusive Film Screening & Mid-Evening Networking
20:30 – 21:00 | Synthetic Taste Spotlight: Feature Film Wrap Celebration & Cast and Crew Introduction
21:00 – 21:30 | Drinks & Networking Break
21:30 – 22:00 | Industry Talk: Film Professionals on Independent Production & Strategy
(Timestamps can be adjusted to match your stream replay.)
Event Highlights
‘Synthetic Taste’ Wrap & Reveal: Meet the creative team, cast, and crew straight off the set of our newly wrapped independent feature film.
Industry Talk: Film professionals share direct advice, insights, and proven approaches to independent production and strategy.
Live Pitching: Emerging and established filmmakers take the floor to pitch upcoming projects to peers, producers, and potential collaborators.
Independent Film Screening: An exclusive screening held inside Karma Sanctum Soho’s cinema space.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 24th November
Time: 18:00 – 22:00 GMT
Venue: Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel, 20 Warwick Street, London W1B 5NF
Dress Code: Smart-casual with festive flair
Organised by: SHY Films (Organiser: Harry Haroon)
Connect with SHY Films
Website: https://shyfilms.co.uk
Enquiries: contact@shyfilms.co.uk
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The dress code is smart-casual
EVENT DATE
Tuesday, 24th November2026
Event Starts: 6:00 PM
Event Ends: 10:00 PM
Stay Tuned
To Be Confirm !
Presenter
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Paloma Siblik
Singer
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Ena Begovic
GUESTS
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Tony Hite
Indieo
Amirhossein Hatami
Film Producer
Ruhi Hamid
Oscar Nominated Director
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Will Rowlands
Actor & Producer
Stephen Lennhoff
Director/Producer
Simona Lazarova
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Sam Brittan
Indieo
Nimra Munawar
Independent Filmmaker / Writer
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Mark Rivas Salcedo
Cinematographer
Jonathan Hansler
Actor
Rob Marshall
Creative Director & Producer
Paul Chiedozie
Creative Producer
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Bobby Cloud
Indieo
emma dark
Filmmaker
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Martin Razpopov
Actor
Dale Reynolds
Actor
Makeup Consultant
Opal
Makeup artist
Opal Griffith is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive beauty experience on the 16th of July at Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel in London.
Whether you are arriving from the office or preparing for the evening’s festivities, Opal is offering 15-minute express makeup treatments to help you look and feel your absolute best.
To help us organise the sessions smoothly and ensure everyone has enough time for their glow-up moment before the evening begins, please let us know in advance if you would like a touch-up session reserved for you.
Film Screening
**Event Announcement: Exclusive Screening of ‘The Country Gentlewoman’! **
SHY Films is thrilled to host an exclusive screening of the highly-anticipated film ‘The Country Gentlewoman’ at the Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel. Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd, at 7:00 PM for a cinematic experience to remember. The Film: A witty spoof of a primetime TV cooking show, directed by Hope Lines and Ellie Dinnes, ‘The Country Gentlewoman’ presents an unexpected narrative. It follows hostesses Arabella and Margaret as they blend unexpected elements, from wine to unique cleaning products! We are delighted that the cast and crew will be in attendance for a special Q&A after the screening. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Ellie Dinnes
Hope Lines
Performing Artists
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Anthea Ferrell
Yesenya
Singer
George Ides
Singer
Cryptic Prophet
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Paloma Siblik
Singer
Meershr
Singer
Media Professionals
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Marie Pecriaux
Videographer
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Tahra Sebti
Multimedia Producer
Chris Power
Photographer
Host
Ena Begovic
Harrite Olivia-Wilson
ORGANISERS
HARRY HAROON
RICHARD MICHALEC
Live and unmissable! We’re streaming the entire event live on our social media channels.
Disclaimer : Please note that the guests listed have confirmed their participation for Tuesday, 24th. However, we cannot guarantee their attendance on the day.
Disclaimer : “Please note that photos and videos will be taken during the event for promotional purposes. By attending, you consent to the use of your image for social media and marketing.
Location:
Karma Sanctum Soho London
20 Warwick Street London W1B 5NF United Kingdom
Recap: Live Event (July 16th) - See How It Went!
Saie Surendra
Film Director
Independent Film Curse of the Influencers, Directed by Saie Surendra, Born from SHY Films Events, Hits the Festival Circuit
SHY Films is delighted to celebrate the success of Curse of the Influencers, an independent film directed by Saie Surendra, which originated from our Soho networking events. The film’s talented cast and crew first connected at one of our SHY Films gatherings — a space designed to bring together creative professionals from across the industry to collaborate and inspire one another.
In 2024, Curse of the Influencers premiered at a SHY Films event, giving our community the very first glimpse of this bold and thought-provoking project. Since then, the film has continued its journey on the international festival circuit, earning acclaim for its compelling storytelling and standout performances under Saie Surendra’s direction.
This achievement perfectly reflects the spirit of SHY Films events — fostering genuine connections that spark meaningful collaborations, and celebrating the creative projects that are born within our vibrant community.