Reel Solutions and Behind The Scenes Media present ‘Beyond The Blockbuster’, a one-day film event on the 23rd March supported by Screen Yorkshire for independent cinemas, film festivals, film societies and film promoters. With sessions from Creative England, the BFI, Sci-Fi-London, Reel Solutions and Cambridge International Film Festival, ’Beyond The Blockbuster’ aims to explore a range of audience development strategies to support independent film exhibitors to build a more sustainable box office.
The Talks:
Nikki Christie, Partnership Development Manager at the BFI – Integrating Media Education into Programming And Fostering A Lifelong Fascination With Film
Jay Arnold, Head of Film Culture and Sally Folkard, Film Culture Manager, Creative England – Navigating The New Funding Landscape For Film Culture In the English Regions
Sci-Fi-London Film Festival Director Louis Savy – Effective Marketing Strategies To Engage Audiences With Non Mainstream Film Programming
Bill Lawrence, Director, Reel Solutions and Tony Jones, Director, Cambridge International Film Festival – Enhancing Audience Development Through Exciting and Innovative Film Programming
We’re sure you’ll agree these talks look fascinating and there may be more yet to come (watch this space!) we’ll be down there so if you are going let us know!
Tickets are priced at £20 per person, or £15 per person for two or more individuals from the same organisation. Tickets are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Venue: The Millennium Room, Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds: Book here.