Industry Events

Industry Talk 5

Thursday 1st January at 12:00am

Industry Talk 13

Thursday 1st January at 12:00am

Networking in the Creative Industries

Wednesday 1st October at 11:00am
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Breaking into the Industry

Wednesday 1st October at 12:30pm
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Screenwriting Masterclass

Wednesday 1st October at 2:00pm
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DOP Masterclass

Wednesday 1st October at 7:30pm
KUDOS Gallery (FREE)

DOP Masterclass 2

Wednesday 1st October at 8:45pm
KUDOS Gallery (FREE)

After Party 1

Wednesday 1st October at 9:30pm
Socialise & Network

Panel Experts

Wednesday 1st October at 10:00pm
KUDOS Gallery (FREE)

Art & Craft

Thursday 2nd October at 12:20pm
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DANC

Thursday 2nd October at 12:20pm
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Behind the Pineapple

Thursday 2nd October at 1:40pm
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Kim Hopkins & Margereta Szabo

Joanna Quinn

Thursday 2nd October at 1:40pm
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Festival Formula

Thursday 2nd October at 3:00pm
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BFI FilmHub North & Doc Society Roundtable

Thursday 2nd October at 4:30pm
HIVE Gallery
Join Film Hub North and BFI Doc Society for an informal Filmmaker Roundtable. This is an opportunity to meet our team, find out more about the funding and career development support we provide, and connect with fellow filmmakers. You can put questions our way or if you’re interested in writing, directing or producing across scripted or docs we’ll have some filmmaker guests who can offer their experiences working on BFI supported shorts.
Hosted by Ben Taylor (Talent Executive, Film Hub North) and XXXXXXXXXX (BFI Doc Society)
This is strictly limited to 20 places and to take part you must SIGN UP .
Please do not sign up if you don’t intend on taking up a place at the Roundtable. 
The Roundtable will be followed by Networking in the KUDOS Gallery, 18:00-20:00.

Bolton Film Office Launch

Thursday 2nd October at 6:45pm
HIVE Gallery

First Impressions

Friday 3rd October at 11:00am
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Join our panel of industry experts—Marbelle (Directors Notes), Sadhbh Murphy (Network Ireland TV) and Ian Bignell (Festival Formula) for a conversational and insightful session focused on the opening two minutes of a film. They’ll share their perspectives on narrative hooks, visual style, character introductions, and emotional resonance, offering feedback on the way the are interpreting your work. This is a unique opportunity for filmmakers and audiences to gain valuable insights into what catches the eye of industry professionals and how to create a compelling opening that makes a film stand out. 

BBC Writersroom

Friday 3rd October at 12:40pm
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The Slick Films Pitch

Friday 3rd October at 2:20pm
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Experience the excitement as five film teams compete head-to-head in a live pitch to our panel of industry experts. With £10,000 on the line, each team will try to persuade the jury that their unique storytelling and vision is the one that deserves to win. Watch the tension build as one exceptional project claims the grand prize, paving the way for a transformative filmmaking journey supported by Slick Films and partners. 

Meet the Industry

Saturday 4th October at 10:30am
KUDOS Gallery (FREE)

Brands are the new commissioners

Saturday 4th October at 1:00pm
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Distribution & Sales Workshop

Saturday 4th October at 2:10pm
HIVE Gallery

Editors Meet Up

Saturday 4th October at 3:40pm
HIVE Gallery

Festival Programmers

Saturday 4th October at 3:40pm
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Award Ceremony

Sunday 5th October at 5:00pm
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