Film Festivals and Fish

We all know that films matter. We have given our labour to perhaps the only art form that brings people together, inspires, educates and challenges them. Films build bridges of empathy across vast divides of difference. Films do make the world a better place. 

By choosing to run film festivals, we have acknowledged firsthand the importance of cinema, but are we contributing enough to save it, to push it forward? Are we on the bus or are we part of the problem?
Kinemastik is 10 years old, but what was our real contribution to new generation of Maltese filmmakers?
How can Maltese filmmakers access international funds to make their films?
How should they pitch their films to large film festivals?
How can niche festivals remain competitive when distributors prefer the larger ones?
These and other questions, may bring some answers. It may just be a thought provoking evening. We may fry some fish so that something good surely happens this evening. 
If you’re a filmmaker, film professional or just curious of how things run or maybe have an idea of what could be done to make things better, please join us. Your input would be largely appreciated. If you like fish, please do come just the same.

Speakers:
Alessandro Beretta – Milano Film Festival
Charlie Phillips – Sheffield Docs
Katie Metcalfe – Sundance Film Festival
Slavko Vukanovic - Kinemastik

Event is supported by Creative Europe.