FILMD named a UK100 Startup to Watch
United Kingdom
FILMD was chosen as one of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges - while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
Craig Heyworth
Founder, FILMD
The feature
Preston-based FILMD unites the UK filmmaking community in one home where cast and crew discover opportunity, prove their craft, run productions together and build careers from first script to final screen.
This article is part of The UK100 Start-Ups, a special edition by Entrepreneur UK showcasing the most exciting startups redefining business in 2026. From climate and health to AI and creativity, these innovators are tackling big challenges - while racing to scale, secure funding, and attract top talent.
"The UK film and screen industry still relies too heavily on fragmented networks, closed circles and regional imbalance. FILMD exists to help change that - and it's resonating with filmmakers across the UK."
Craig Heyworth, Founder
Why this matters
21,000+
Registered members and growing
UK100
Named among 100 most exciting startups
2026
Redefining business in the UK
Being recognised by Entrepreneur UK as one of the UK's top 100 startups validates what our community of 21,000+ filmmakers already know - FILMD is becoming the home the film industry has always needed.
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