Our always popular panel of the industry’s gatekeepers discuss short film funding, commissioning and the who’s and how’s. Geared towards mid-career short filmmakers looking to score bigger budgets, come prepped with Qs for practical advice on pitching and application processes.

PANELLISTS: Charlie Phillips (The Guardian), Catherine Bray (Random Acts), Cordelia Hebblethwaite (BBC Ideas), Caragh Davison (BFI NETWORK), Fiona Fletcher (Doc Society)

HAPPY HOUR: Join us for a complementary drink 5.30-6.30pm, courtesy of Sheffield Doc/Fest, for casual, creative networking to continue post-panels. Share ideas and probe advice from the industry pros without hierarchy, leaving with fresh new contacts and energy renewed!

Day tickets: £5 Day passes: £8 Week passes: £30