Join us for a morning of inspiration, learning, and creative connection at this year’s Catalyst Film Festival Brunch Club—a unique industry gathering spotlighting strategy, craft, and emerging documentary talent.
This event is free, but registration is required for catering purposes
SCHEDULE
Arrive at 10am - delicious breakfast grub and refreshments will be available throughout this event)
Designing Your Film Festival Strategy
Workshop with Varun Raman & Charlene Lydon
Catalyst 2026 Short Film Programmer / London Short Film Festival / Galway Fleadh Festival Programmer
Kick off the morning with a focused workshop designed to help filmmakers build a thoughtful, impactful film‑festival strategy. Varun Raman will share insider insights on programming, positioning your film for success, and navigating the international festival landscape.
Documentary Filmmaking Panel: New Voices, New Stories
A dynamic panel of acclaimed documentary filmmakers explore the power of nonfiction storytelling and the opportunities it offers emerging voices.
Expect a deep dive into story selection, creative approaches, and practical advice on getting started with your own documentary project.
Panellists include:
- Pat Collins (Henry Glassie: Field Work, 2019)
- David McDonagh (Being Put Back Together)
- Vanessa Gildea – Contributing moderator (The 34th, 2017)
Together they’ll discuss their work, passions, and processes—while offering invaluable guidance on choosing and shaping compelling documentary stories.
PITCH IT!
Catalyst International Film Festival will select 5 people to present a 3-minute pitch of their documentary idea. Take your first step on the road to making your own documentary!
This unique opportunity will give those selected the chance to gain instant feedback and advice from a panel of industry professionals who will respond there and then with observations, guidance and suggestions.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ONLINE FORM TO BE CONSIDERED.
Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker (Lyra) Alison Millar at Catalyst 2024