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RIM Creative & Industry Network

Your talent.
New connections.
Greater possibilities.

Connecting film, music and creative professionals across Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond.

Behind every memorable production is a combination of talent, collaboration and opportunity. Finding the right people—and helping the right people find you—can make all the difference.

The RIM Creative & Industry Network brings professionals, emerging talent and creative businesses into a shared community with an international outlook.

Whether you are developing a film, building a production team, composing music, offering a location or exploring a new market, join a network designed to help meaningful creative relationships take shape.

Apply for membership

Founding membership is free.
All applications are subject to review and approval.

01 / Who can join

A place for the people
behind the work.

Great projects draw on many different skills. We welcome applications from individuals and organisations across the creative industries.

Film & television

Shape the story.

Directors, producers, distributors, screenwriters, actors, casting professionals and animators.

Production & technical services

Bring it to life.

Cinematographers, camera operators, editors, sound professionals, lighting technicians, production designers and crew.

Photography & video

Capture a perspective.

Photographers, videographers, documentary makers and digital content creators.

Music

Create the sound.

Musicians, singers, composers, songwriters, music producers, labels and music supervisors.

Creative business & consultancy

Move ideas forward.

Industry advisers, marketers, publicists, creative entrepreneurs and specialist service providers.

Venues & locations

Set the scene.

Venue owners, studio operators, location managers, screening spaces and event partners.

Emerging talent

Begin your next chapter.

Students, graduates and aspiring professionals developing their skills and portfolios.

Work across several disciplines? You can select more than one professional role when applying.

02 / Across borders

Rooted in African creativity.
Open to the world.

Rehoben Inspiraxion Media Ltd serves as a bridge between African creativity and international production, distribution and collaboration opportunities.

Our network welcomes people based in Africa, the UK, Europe, North America and other regions—including professionals with an interest in working across these markets.

Tell us where you are based, where you can work and which markets interest you. Your current location is only one part of the opportunities you can explore.

03 / Membership benefits

Make membership work
for your ambitions.

01

Connect with relevant collaborators

Be considered for introductions to professionals and organisations whose interests, skills and project needs align with yours. RIM facilitates introductions where a suitable connection can be identified and both parties wish to proceed.

02

Discover project opportunities

Receive relevant opportunities shared with RIM, which may include crew requests, casting notices, production enquiries, venue requirements and collaboration proposals.

Opportunities depend on availability, location and suitability.

03

Put your work in view

Choose to be considered for an approved member profile or editorial spotlight showcasing your skills, experience and creative interests.

Public features require your permission and are subject to RIM’s editorial review.

04

Explore connections across borders

Find potential collaborators with local knowledge, production experience and an understanding of audiences in different territories.

The network supports conversations between professionals working across Africa, the UK, the US and other international markets.

05

Share knowledge and industry perspectives

Receive invitations to member discussions, networking activities and learning sessions as they are announced.

Bring your experience, ask practical questions and contribute to conversations that help creative projects move forward.

06

Access selected member offers

Access member rates on selected RIM consultancy, training and events when advertised. Each offer will explain its scope, availability and any charges before you commit.

04 / Experience & potential

Experience matters.
Potential matters too.

You do not need an extensive list of professional credits to apply.

Established professionals can demonstrate their experience through previous work, credits or business activity. Emerging applicants can share student projects, independent work, relevant training or a clear statement of their creative interests and ambitions.

We look for applicants who can contribute positively, represent their work honestly and approach collaboration professionally.

05 / How to join

A clear path
into the network.

  1. Tell us about yourself

    Complete the application form with your professional interests, location, experience and what you hope to gain from—and contribute to—the network.

  2. Share your work or ambitions

    Include a portfolio, showreel, professional profile, website or relevant work samples where available. If you are starting out, explain your current activities and the direction you want to take.

  3. RIM reviews your application

    We assess applications for relevance, completeness, evidence of experience or potential, and willingness to follow our membership standards. We may request further information before making a decision.

  4. Receive your membership decision

    We will contact you by email. Approved applicants receive a welcome message explaining how to participate and access the benefits currently available.

Submitting an application does not automatically create membership or a public profile.

06 / Professional standards

Built on trust.
Guided by respect.

Members are expected to:

  • Provide accurate information about their identity, experience and work.
  • Treat others respectfully and support an inclusive professional community.
  • Respect confidential information, intellectual property and agreed permissions.
  • Obtain permission before sharing another member’s contact details.
  • Avoid spam, harassment, misleading offers and unauthorised use of RIM’s name or branding.

RIM may decline applications or suspend or end membership where these standards are not met.

Membership provides access to a professional network. It does not guarantee employment, commissions, funding, representation or distribution agreements. Any project engagement requires its own agreement between the parties involved.

Read the membership terms ↗
Your next connection

Help build the connections
behind the next great project.

Have talent to offer, a project to develop or a creative partnership to explore?

Tell us who you are, what you do and where you want to go. Let’s create more opportunities for creative people to work together across borders.

Apply for free founding membership ↗
Apply to join

Your next chapter
starts here.

Tell us about your work, your interests and the connections you would like to make.

Founding membership is free and subject to RIM’s approval. Fields marked * are required.

Questions about joining?
africanoriginuk@gmail.com

Please do not submit confidential scripts, financial information or sensitive personal information.

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Your application is saved privately for RIM to review. We will contact you by email about the decision. Submitting does not create membership or a public profile.