Beyond the Screen: The Art of Film Programming

Beyond the Screen: The Art of Film Programming

Hosted by Rose Butler (Picturehouse)

A behind-the-scenes workshop exploring the creative world of film programming, shining a light on how the stories we see on screen are shaped long before the lights go down.

Led by Rose Butler, national programmer at Picturehouse and former curator at Sheffield’s Showroom Cinema, this two-hour session offers a rare look into how films are selected, how themes and tone are crafted, and how programmers build meaningful cinema experiences for audiences of all kinds.

Expect live conversation, interactive creative tasks, and honest reflections as Rose shares her journey through indie cinema and national programming, covering the instincts, pressures, and joy that come with curating for the big screen.

Whether you’re a filmmaker, curator, performer, writer, or simply someone who loves cinema, this session is a chance to better understand the craft of curation and step into the…