An afternoon of discussions and presentations focused on diversity and representation in film, reflecting on films featured in the Black Women Filmmaker’s Festival Retrospective. The Festival is delighted to welcome filmmaker Amma Asante (Belle, Where Hands Touch) to the event for an in-conversation interview.

Kathleen McInnis, producer/publicist/festival strategist, will present an interactive workshop speaking directly to emerging filmmakers who find themselves entangled in pandemic-confusion and uncertainty regarding their journey to audience.

It has been heralded as the Golden Era of TV Drama. With the increased diversification of content platforms and the search for quality and unique storytelling intensifying, there is now more opportunities for Irish producers than ever before. But what is next in this ever changing international content landscape for TV Drama and scripted returnable brands? Our panel will bring their own unique vision, offering their take on market and audience trends and discuss what this all means for new voices and creatives.

Editor Walter Fasano (Call Me by Your Name, Suspiria) joins the festival for an in-depth discussion on film editing, hosted by fellow editor Eoin McDonagh.

Top Casting Directors join a live panel discussion on how they are navigating the current climate, the time of COVID and the predominantly virtual world. Chaired by Marian Quinn (Janey Pictures).

Producer Clare Stronge discusses her experience working with international archives from nearly 30 countries to find material for the Irish documentary To the Moon. Participants are also introduced to a panel of international archives and ways of collaborating to get the best footage.