This event is inspired by the hope that technology has given millions during the pandemic lockdown. Join Black Country Touring to watch several shorts focused on technology and the togetherness it can create afterwards.

Our brave new digital world often makes the headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Whilst there are downsides to instant-mass-communication, it feels as if the upsides are often overlooked.

In a world where social isolation has been recognised as being as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, digital technology is changing how we communicate and this is having a huge impact on reducing loneliness.

After a year of lockdowns, it's no longer just about how we keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues, but how we participate in our wider society.

Join us as we talk about some of the positive impacts of a more connected world.

Hosted by Kelly Jeffs, CEO of Light House the Black Country's only independent cinema with guest James Clark, a self-styled digital doer and community activist, who has worked in online communications for almost as long as the internet has existed. His clients include everyone from Grammy award-winning musicians to Equine Vets and he is a firm believer in tech for good.

This event is part of Film Feels Hopeful, a UK-wide cinema season, supported by the National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network. Explore all films and events at filmfeels.co.uk