IRL: Cinema Curation Workshop

Screen Devon

A hands-on chance to learn about the approaches of Curation and Exhibition from the perspectives of cinemas  festivals, museums & pop-ups.

Exeter Phoenix

For 16-25s only. Join representatives from Exeter Phoenix, Two Short Nights Film Festival, Forbidden Worlds Film Festival, Bill Douglas Cinema Museum and BFI Young Programmers to discover the art of cinema curation and how programmes are put together.This workshop session will be a hands-on chance to learn about the process and approaches of Curation and Exhibition from the perspectives of cinemas, festivals, museums and pop-up events. It will also be an opportunity to feed into the Exeter Phoenix cinema programme and help shape Studio 74 activity with the ultimate goal of leaving with a shortlist of film titles, chosen by you, that under 25s across Devon will vote to see at Exeter Phoenix in April.SpeakersTi Singh – Producer and Director of Forbidden Worlds Film Festival and the Bristol Bad Film Club Osian Andrew – BFI Young programmer and Celtic Voices Producer Luke Hagan – Producer Two Short Nights Film Festival Simran Kaur Sanghera – Curation Intern, Bill Douglas Cinema museum Claire Horrocks – Film Programmer, Exeter PhoenixSession Breakdown<ul><li>A brief intro from each of the speakers and how we approach our exhibition landscapes</li><li>Forbidden Worlds Highlights, challenges and opportunities they have seized</li></ul>Group activity – each facilitated by a speaker<ul><li>Programming for an under 25 audiences,</li><li>How to check if a film is available to book</li><li>Groups will work towards each picking a film title to put into the short list for an Under 25s screening, at Exeter Phoenix in April</li></ul>Participants will be invited to stay and watch <a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/shorts-4-pinch-me-im-dreaming/" title="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/shorts-4-pinch-me-im-dreaming/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shorts #4: Pinch Me, I’m Dreaming</a> screening at 1pm as part of Two Short Nights Film Festival. There will be 30 mins between the session ending at this screening and participants will have time for a comfort break in between.This session is delivered by Exeter Phoenix as part of Two Short Nights Film Festival.About IRLIRL is a new creative programme designed exclusively for under 25s who want to to explore culture with hands-on, multi-arts workshops, interactive sessions, screenings and live performance events. IRL is curated to bring fresh ideas and spark creativity in a supportive, inspiring environment.This programme is supported by Devon County Council’s Places to Go, Things to Do fund.About Two Short NightsTwo Short Nights is returning in 2026 to celebrate another year of creativity, diversity, and emerging talent. Now in its 24th edition, Two Short Nights champions innovative storytelling through a dynamic mix of screenings, commissions and our renowned 48-Hour Film Challenge! Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or new talent, join us in celebrating the power of short film and the unique stories that shape our world. 
Where to find us<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/QF5ts24yMbhaiWGt8" title="https://goo.gl/maps/QF5ts24yMbhaiWGt8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exeter PhoenixGandy StreetExeterDevonEX4 3LS</a><a href="tel:01392667080" title="tel:01392667080" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">0139266708</a>

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