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Over the summer of 2020, a small group of Irish film programmers came together to share insights and knowledge about filmmakers, audiences, festivals and cinema exhibition and the move to online screening platforms. This group expanded rapidly to include many cinemas and film festivals throughout Ireland and the UK.

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The group met on a monthly basis to share resources and updates on their events and were often joined by international colleagues who shared their experiences with the group, including at an annual dedicated event at DIFF. After the success of our in-person event in 2024, we once again welcomed our programming colleagues to this event at the 2025 edition of the festival.