Hello there, and welcome to the Common Thread Newsletter by FBRC.AI.

This newsletter will keep you updated on the latest advances in AI-driven creativity. We are a team of industry veterans, entrepreneurs, creatives, and technologists building Hollywood X!

London stands at the centre of a global film resurgence.

Recent reporting from the Evening Standard shows that London is hosting almost as many film and TV productions as Los Angeles in 2025, driven by billions in inward investment, world-class crews, and expanding studio infrastructure.

The Mayor of London echoed this momentum, highlighting the city’s long-standing strength as a global filmmaking hub supported by sustained investment, a deep talent pipeline, state-of-the-art facilities, and iconic locations. He also reaffirmed his commitment to growing the creative economy and supporting high-quality jobs.

New benchmarking from London & Partners (Grow London) adds critical context. In a global analysis of media and entertainment ecosystems—evaluating sector valuation, market size, and growth potential—Los Angeles ranks #1 globally, with London close behind at #2. The rest of the top tier spans New York, Tokyo, San Francisco, Paris, Stockholm, Montreal, Singapore, Toronto, Seoul, Berlin, and other major global hubs.

What’s particularly notable:

• London has more investors with media and gaming investment experience than Los Angeles (1,653 vs. 1,092), spanning VCs, corporates, angels, and family offices.

• London and LA now host nearly the same number of motion picture and video companies, according to Financial Times data (2024 figures: LA ~18,849; London ~17,781), underscoring how close the two ecosystems have become in scale.

• London’s strength lies not just in production volume, but in its density of capital, creative talent, and emerging technology—a full-stack screen ecosystem built for what comes next.

At FBRC, this aligns directly with our thesis.

We see the future of storytelling as global, networked, and AI-native, shaped by hubs where talent, infrastructure, and intelligent tools converge. London has emerged as one of those hubs. That is why we are expanding our international network and bringing AI on the Lot to London this February.

🇬🇧 AI on the Lot: London

February 24 | 5-9pm at Framestore (Pop-Up Mixer)

An exclusive evening bringing together London’s leading AI creatives, technologists, and studio innovators for curated conversation and connection.

Discussions

• The AI Production Stack for Film & Brands

• World Models & Experiential Storytelling

Hosted inside Framestore, this pop-up explores how intelligent tools are reshaping creative workflows across film, immersive, and emerging media—blending short, forward-looking talks with relaxed networking in an intimate, peer-driven setting.

🚌 FBRC Experiential Tour: London

February 26 | 1:00–9:30 PM

This guided half-day experience offers direct access to the spaces, teams, and technologies redefining immersive storytelling, live experiences, and applied innovation.

Tour Stops

• Outernet – Immersive media & live experience innovation

• FIA – Creative technology & applied innovation in fashion

• Here East – London’s campus for tech, media, and creative industries

We have limited space on the bus, so if you are interested, please contact us directly.

Todd is in London from February 21st to 28th. Please reach out if you are interested in exploring collaborations.

The FBRC Network

Throughout the year, we host both public and private gatherings designed to help our network create real value—whether that’s landing new clients, unlocking investment, forming partnerships, or finding meaningful work.

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ComfyUI LA Meetup

Our official monthly meetup is on February 19th, with the support of Wan AI and Oxen.ai 

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