Audiences & Innovation: Thriving in a Changed Film Landscape

The film industry has undergone significant transformation in recent years, driven by evolving audience behaviour and rapidly emerging technologies. From development to distribution, every stage of the value chain has been impacted, leading to disruption but also new opportunities.

To address this dynamic shift, Creative Europe is partnering with usheru to host a future-focused networking event, featuring industry leaders embracing these shifts from development to distribution. The event will also showcase projects from the Creative Europe initiative ‘Unlock the Community,’ where European partners are using innovative technologies to attract and engage audiences.

Attendees will gain insights from filmmakers who are leveraging AI tools and learn from case studies shared by leading European distributors who have found novel ways to reach audiences in today’s hyper-competitive environment.

Supported by Coimisiún na Meán.

What you’ll get:

• Network with industry professionals
• Learn how to position your film effectively for distribution
• Discover what audiences and the industry are seeking right now
• Explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of film

Guest Speakers:

• Jonathan Keasey of Mind Riot
• Thomas Vriesema of Cineart NL
• Claudius Andersen of Studiocanal
• Gillian Cooper of Wildcard Distribution

Schedule:

09.30 Registration with networking breakfast
10.00 Kick off & Intro to Unlock the Community led by Oliver Fegan (usheru)
10:30 Keynote Conversation: AI Powered Filmmaking with Jonathan Keasey and Oliver Fegan, usheru
11:15 Coffee break
11:30 Cutting Through: Launching Films in an Era of Content Overload presented by Claudius Andersen of Studiocanal and Thomas Vriesema of Cineart NL. Panel discussion with Thomas, Claudius and Gillian Cooper. Moderated by Catherine Downes, usheru.
12:45 Closing Remarks from Oliver Fegan

Event Accessibility:

• The event venue is a well-ventilated space with accessible wheelchair entrance, lifts and toilets.
• There are quiet spaces close to the screen for anyone who may need a break from the main space.
  
• We can provide early entry for those who may need it and there will be breaks during the presentation.
• High quality FFP2 masks will be offered on entry. Please note that speakers will not wear masks.
• Hearing and guide dogs welcome in the cinema.

If you have specific access requirements, or have any queries relating to the event, please email events@creativeeuropeireland.eu and we will do our best to help you.

Getting to Event:

Parking:

Fleet Street Car Park is located 5 minutes walk from venue.

By Bus:

The IFI is centrally located in the heart of Dublin city in Temple Bar and within walking distance to most city centre bus routes.

By Luas / Train:

Red line Luas / Green line Luas / Connolly Station / Heuston Station all within walking distance to the venue.