Panel Discussions
We have some great panel discussions for you at our festival this year.
Take a look below to find out more.
Inclusivity - 9.30am
TBC - 11am
Creative HQ - 12.30pm
BFI Filmmakers - 2pm
Rising Star - 5pm
INCLUSIVITY: ON SET, ON OUR TERMS
Sarah Leigh is a writer-director and founder of Inclusivity Films - a company committed to at least 50% of cast and crew identifying as d/Deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent on every production.
Sarah will be speaking about her filmmaking journey so far, including her lived experience of being disabled/ND within the industry, how to implement access into productions, what access looks like, access riders, followed by a Q&A.
The Meeting Room
BFI FILMMAKERS Q+A
BFI short film fund winners Producer Becky Rooney (Playground) and Director Joseph Archer (The Sikh Solider) are set to discuss their experience working with the BFI. Folllowed by the chance for the audience to ask their questions.
Host: Angela Wilson
Cinema
CREATIVE HQ
Confidence Surgery: How to thrive in a changing industry
An interactive masterclass on building
confidence, be it to step out of one’s comfort zone, deal with imposter syndrome, or handle high
stakes situations in professional and personal life.
Sasha Damjanovski has over 30 years of experience writing, directing and producing film, TV, theatre and short-form commercial projects. In addition to receiving festival awards, his work has been distributed in cinema, on TV and produced for the stage, receiving both critical acclaim and audience appreciation.
The Meeting Room
RISING STAR: YOUTH SHOWCASE & FEEDBACK SESSION
Young actors & actresses from across the country will showcase their monologues or scenes for a London Actress, receiving in person feedback.
One will be named RISING STAR at the awards ceremony and win $5,000 scholarship to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
The Ballroom