DIFF Circle: Short Film Festival Strategy 2025

Looking to kick off your short film’s festival journey? Join our expert panel online as they walk you through what really works — and what doesn’t — based on years of experience in the industry. This online event brings together festival-savvy professionals and filmmakers to share tried-and-tested approaches that can help your film stand out, breaking down real-world strategies and offering advice and insider tips. This event is supported by Screen Ireland. Meet the Panel: 🌟 Aisha Bolaji (HOST) | Shorts Programmer, Dublin International Film Festival 🌟 Penn Bálint | Shorts Programmer, Dublin International Film Festival 🌟 Lisa Ogdie | Short Film Programmer, Sundance Film Festival 🌟 Bartholomew Sammut | Founder, XPOSED Queer Film Festival 🌟 Hannah Mamalis | Writer, Director & Performer For more industry-focused events like this, make sure to sign up to the DIFF Circle mailing list: http://eepurl.com/dDC5MH