Uniting Perspectives | A Discussion on Inclusion with Cork International Film Festival

Uniting Perspectives | A Discussion on Inclusion with Cork International Film Festival

Uniting Perspectives | A Discussion on Inclusion with Cork International Film Festival 

National Talent Academy is delighted to collaborate with Cork International Film Festival to host an important discussion on inclusion in the Irish film industry, featuring voices and advocates who are working to foster a more equitable and dynamic screen sector.  

 

The event, hosted by actor and radio presented Demi Isaac Oviawe, will be in conversation with:  

  • Femi Bankole - Co-founder, Black & Irish 

  • Ala Buisir - Co-founder, GORM 

  • David McDonagh - Filmmaker 

  • Mary McDonagh - Filmmaker 

  • Allie O’Rourke - Comedian & Writer 

 

This event is a part of First Take Industry Day as part of Cork International Film Festival. First Take is a training and development platform for newly established film professionals, film and media students and the wider film industry, which comprises case studies, presentations and panel discussions. Its intention is to promote fresh thinking amongst emerging and working filmmakers, inspiring them to be proactive in creating and promoting their own film work.  

Cork International Film Festival will take place from Thursday 9th to Sunday 26th November 2023. See full programme HERE. 

 

Dates/Duration: 

The event will be hosted on Thursday 16 November at 12.00pm at St Peter’s, North Main St, Cork, T12 RF8D. The event will be followed by a networking reception from 17:00. 

 

How to Apply: 

Applicants must apply directly through Cork International Film Festival’s application form, linked HERE.  
 

 

Further Information: 

For questions, please email eibh.collins@nationaltalentacademies.ie  

  

About Cork Film Festival:  

Cork International Film Festival’s mission is to present Ireland’s most exciting, diverse, and ambitious annual film festival, connecting and stimulating audiences and artists through a carefully curated selection of the best films, to create a unique shared cultural experience, rooted in Cork, open to the world. 

Cork International Film Festival will take place from Thursday 9th to Sunday 26th November 2023. See full programme HERE. 

The National Talent Academy is an initiative of Screen Ireland 

 

Photo Credit: Anti-Bias and Anti-Racism Seminar & Networking Event at the Galway Fim Fleadh