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Industry at the Festival

The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival is pleased to offer a variety of special events for film industry professionals based out of our Festival Hub, the Chocolate Factory.

    • Directing Masterclasses with Paweł Pawlikowski (Ida, 2013, Cold War, 2018), the critically acclaimed and multi-award winning filmmaker.
    • Screenwriting Masterclass with award-winning writer and director Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, 1999, Synecdoche, New York, 2008)
    • Normal People Workshop: Featuring clips from the unreleased series, participants will gain an insight into the production process of adapting a celebrated novel to the screen.
    • Festival Strategy with Michele Maheux: Former TIFF Executive Director and COO Michèle Maheux will help navigate the ever changing world of festivals in a workshop covering key elements to strategize your path.

    See below for more!

    The filmmaking and screenwriting masterclasses are presented with the kind support of Screen Skills Ireland.


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    Meet the Festival Programmers

    Meet the Festival Programmers

    Meet the programmers of key international film festivals! Chaired by Ciaran Walsh from Culture Ireland; followed by networking. Read more

    Start: 29th February, 2020 at 11:30am

    End: 29th February, 2020 at 1:00pm

    Published: 24th February, 2020

    Updated: 28th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: The Chocolate Factory, Kings Inn Road, Dublin

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    Film Festival Strategy with Michele Maheux

    Film Festival Strategy with Michele Maheux

    Former TIFF Executive Director and COO Michèle Maheux will help navigate the world of festivals, covering key elements to strategize your path. Read more

    Start: 29th February, 2020 at 2:00pm

    End: 29th February, 2020 at 3:30pm

    Published: 24th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: The Chocolate Factory, Kings Inn Road, Dublin

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    Normal People Masterclass

    Normal People Masterclass

    Join us for a conversation and workshop on the upcoming television adaption of 'Normal People'. Read more

    Start: 28th February, 2020 at 11:30am

    End: 28th February, 2020 at 12:30pm

    Published: 13th February, 2020

    Updated: 25th February, 2020

    Author: Kate Cunningham

    Location: Light House Cinema, Dublin, D01 P2W7

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    Paweł Pawlikowski Directing Masterclass

    Paweł Pawlikowski Directing Masterclass

    This directing masterclass will provide filmmakers and industry professional with the opportunity to interrogate and evaluate the work of one of the world’s most acclaimed and renowned film directors. Read more

    Start: 7th March, 2020 at 11:00am

    End: 7th March, 2020 at 12:00pm

    Published: 12th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: Light House Cinema, Screen 4, Dublin

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    Charlie Kaufman Screenwriting Masterclass

    Charlie Kaufman Screenwriting Masterclass

    This screenwriting masterclass will provide the unique experience to hear directly from one of the film industry's most prolific and successful screenwriters and directors. Read more

    Start: 5th March, 2020 at 11:00am

    End: 5th March, 2020 at 12:00pm

    Published: 12th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: Light House Cinema, Screen 4, Dublin

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    Fantastic Co-Productions

    Fantastic Co-Productions

    A practical workshop on the possibilities of co-productions with the founders of Fantastic Films Read more

    Start: 28th February, 2020 at 2:00pm

    End: 28th February, 2020 at 3:00pm

    Published: 7th February, 2020

    Updated: 26th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: The Chocolate Factory, 26 Kings Inn St, Dublin

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    Mentorship and the Importance of Building Community for Creative Screen Producers

    Mentorship and the Importance of Building Community for Creative Screen Producers

    A panel discussion led by Lara Hickey, presented and curated in association with Screen Producers Ireland. Read more

    Start: 28th February, 2020 at 3:00pm

    End: 28th February, 2020 at 4:00pm

    Published: 7th February, 2020

    Updated: 21st February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: The Chocolate Factory, 26 Kings Inn St, Dublin 1

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    Diversity Panel: Gender in Screen

    Diversity Panel: Gender in Screen

    Join Irish and International filmmakers to discuss the state of contemporary cinema and the strategies being used to bring about change. Read more

    Start: 7th March, 2020 at 2:00pm

    End: 7th March, 2020 at 3:00pm

    Published: 29th January, 2020

    Updated: 28th February, 2020

    Author: Karen English

    Location: The Alex Hotel, 41-47 Fenian St, Dublin, D02 H678

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