Do you love films? Are you interested in bringing the world's best moving images to audiences? Would you like to hear about some of the ways in which you could use your passion to build a career?
Graduates of our MA Film Studies, Programming and Curation, run in partnership with the BFI, work in a wide range of roles in film festivals, online platforms, cinemas and distribution companies. This conversation between freelance Curator, Elle Haywood, and NFTS course leader and festival consultant Sandra Hebron will explore the practicalities, pleasures and challenges of working in this dynamic cultural field.
Elle Haywood is a freelance curator, project manager and writer based in London. She is the Programming Panel Lead for the Cambridge Film Festival and works for the BFI Film Academy. She has previously worked with Picturehouse Cinemas, BIFA, Sundance London, Genesis Cinema, London Korean Film Festival, Watersprite and iProspect. She has written for multiple online and print outlets, covering UK and European film festivals and was part of Watershed’s CineRediscovered critic’s workshop. Elle has a Master’s degree in Film Studies, Programming and Curation from the National Film and Television School, and a Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies from Anglia Ruskin University.
Sandra has had a long career in independent cinema and festival management and curation in the UK, Europe and East Asia, including as BFI Head of Festivals (2003-2011).
Event programme:
6:30 - 7pm | Register/refreshments
7 – 8pm | Conversation with Elle Haywood and Sandra Hebron
8 – 9 pm | Q&A and networking
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Due to Health and Safety regulations, you must be 18 years of age or older to attend this event.
Where is the event?
BFI Stephen Street (not Southbank)
21 Stephen Street
London
W1T 1LN
Nearest tube station is Tottenham Court Road or Goodge Street
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can print or simply show your online ticket/QR code on your smart phone when you arrive.
We look forward to meeting you!
Questions or access requirements? Please email openday@nfts.co.uk
