Fri 10 July 2026 | 15:00 – 17.00 | Burren suite, Galmont Hotel
WFT Ireland is heading to the Galway Film Fleadh for an essential industry discussion moderated by Dr Susan Liddy, Women in Film and Television International (WIFTI) President and Women in Film and Television (WFT) Ireland Chair.
The event will bring together key industry stakeholders to reflect on the changes and remaining gaps a decade on from the launch of 50/50 by 2020. Launched at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival by the Swedish Film Institute, the 50/50 by 2020 initiative (#5050×2020) aimed to achieve gender parity and equal opportunities for women in the screen sector by 2020. Join us for a crucial discussion for our industry.
When: 3pm – 4pm, Friday, July 10th, 2026
Where: The Galmont Hotel, Galway
Contributing Moderator:
- Dr Susan Liddy (President WIFTI, Chair WFT Ireland, Director Catalyst International Film Festival)
Panellists:
- Martina Durac, Executive Director, Screen Directors Guild of Ireland (SDGI)
- Jennifer Davidson, Chair, Writers Guild of Ireland
- Aisling Malone, Project Manager, Raising Films Ireland
- Lara Hickey, Co- creative Director, X-Pollinator
- Grace Odumosu, Producer, Raising Films Ireland, GORM Media, Catalyst International Film Festival
The panel will be followed by a reception from 4pm – 5pm at The Galmont Hotel. The reception is kindly sponsored by WFT Ireland partner, The Production People.
* NOTE:
Pre-registration is only open to delegates who have purchased market accreditation.
General registration will be available on Monday July 6th.
We hope to see you there!