Join us for a free day of conversation, ideas and connection with fellow film exhibitors from across the North.
Hosted at Bradford's
National Science and Media Museum, this event brings together programmers, festival organisers, and cinema teams for knowledge sharing and networking opportunities.
Day itinerary:
11:30
Arrival and welcome
12:00 - 12:45
Keynote: National Science and Media Museum and Bradford 2025
Sally Folkard
12:45 - 13:30
Panel: Programming for Children and Family Audiences
Debbie Maturi, Judith Crompton, Isobel HarropDebbie Maturi (Manager,
Leeds Young Film) Judith Crompton (Family Arts Coordinator,
ARC Stockton), and Isobel Harrop (Young Audiences Programmer,
Showroom) will discuss the challenges and successes of programming for children and families, drawing from their respective experiences working for a festival, multi-art centre, and cinema. This panel will focus on programming for and engaging with 3-12 year-olds, sharing practical advice on curation, communication, scheduling and creative engagement when resources and time are limited.
13:30 - 14:15
Lunch and networking
14:15 - 15:00
Panel: How external programmers add value for established audiences
Bruno Castro, Amandeep Dhillon, Nuria López de la Oliva
Bruno Castro (Director,
Imagine Futures CIC), Amandeep Dhillon (Director,
Reeln), and Nuria Lopez de la Oliva (Founder and Artistic Director,
MIRA Film Nights) will demonstrate how guest programmers add value to existing programming, how they bring new and different films to established audiences, and the ways that a guest programmer explores and understands context better than a venue hire.
15:00 - 15:45
Panel: This Must be the Place - Programming for Local Audiences
Martha Cattell, Matthew Blyth
Martha Cattell (Co-Director,
Scarborough Film Festival) and Matthew Blyth (Audience Development Officer,
Arts Centre Washington) will share insights into their work developing ambitious film programmes shaped by the needs and interests of the local community. How can film festivals and venues instill a sense of place and pride, especially in areas where cultural provision is limited?
15:45
Closing remarks
Film Hub North
16:00
Networking and drinks
Tuesday 21 October
11:00-16:00, National Science and Media Museum
If you need financial support to travel to Bradford, have any access requirements, or general queries about the event, please get in touch at: info@filmhubnorth.org.uk.
