As countries across Europe continue to tackle second spikes in cases of the virus, the directors of the three European winter festivals will share details of the challenges around putting Covid-19 safety measures in place and the hybrid physical and virtual models they are using.

They will also discuss their strategies for retaining strong bonds with local audiences and international industry; the advantages and disadvantages of mounting a hybrid event; and the wider questions being posed to the industry this year around distribution, cinemas, audiences, the role of festivals and independent arthouse production.

The speakers are Tiina Lokk, director of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival; Mariette Rissenbeek, executive director of the Berlin International Film Festival; Vanja Kaludjercic, director of International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR); and Marge Liiske, director of Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event.

The 30-minute discussion will be followed by a 30-minute live Q&A in which the audience will be able to ask questions to the speakers; advance questions can also be sent to ben.dalton@screendaily.com. The webinar password will be emailed after registration.

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