Hans Hurch sleeps with a pistol under his pillow. Thierry Fremaux sees no gender, only excellence. And Dieter Kosslick is prepping for his 13th year at the helm. While each of these European Film Festival Directors project specific public personas, less is known about the people leading the UK’s flourishing scene of film festivals. With women in charge of the BFI London Film Festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest, one half of Glasgow, Encounters, AV Festival, East End, Bird’s Eye View, and many others, this session will consider the leadership styles and artistic visions projected by those in these inspirational roles. Curated by Kate Taylor.

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Individual tickets are available for £5 or buy a Saturday Pass for £20 at http://www.wegottickets.com/f/6759 which gives you access to all the panels, workshops and guest screenings as well as the U-25 Competition screening. Saturday Pass does not include access to the Best Director Competition screening.