#FNIHEARTBEAT
Networking Event 27th Aug 2024
Grand Social - Dublin
Reconnect with FNI. Your go to Networking Event for Film & TV Professionals – In-Person & Online in Ireland. After the huge success of our Arri Rental, Kodak and Windmill Lane event: FNI Fast Fest recently at Griffith College and the Lighthouse Cinema and our hugely popular sold out events over the last years where we brought hundreds of Filmmakers, Actors, Writers and Audio professionals together…
Join us,Film Network Ireland, where we don’t just talk film—we live it, breathe it, and bring people together to create it. With hundreds of thousands of podcast listens and downloads, plus our burgeoning YouTube channel, our voice resonates loudly in the industry.
Our events have welcomed thousands of attendees—virtually and face-to-face—to over 50 networking gatherings and festivals, not to mention the 25+ classes and workshops we’ve hosted over the years. Our mentorship programs and two film festivals are testaments to our dedication to cultivating talent and passion and we want to do MORE, for YOU!
KINDLY SPONSORED BY
We’d like to say thanks to our amazing sponsors by awarding the best pitch of the night a €200 cash prize! Thank you Minding Creative Minds!!
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Join Us!
Our commitment to fostering the film and TV community has been recognized and funded by Screen Ireland on three separate occasions, including the stakeholders’ fund, and supported by various county councils throughout Ireland.
We’re proud to count industry giants like Arri, Kodak, Windmill Lane, and Wildcard Distribution among our sponsors, along with numerous esteemed businesses specializing in equipment and grip supplies.
With a robust community of real industry professionals built over 13 years, our social media platforms are a testament to the strong connections, collaborations and reach we’ve developed. At Film Network Ireland, we are more than a group—we feel we are the beating heart of the independent film and TV scene. While we tip our hats to other fantastic organizations, we’ve become known as the grassroots hub of independent film and TV, where dreams find direction and projects find their pulse. Join us, and be part of where the action is this August.
This August, We’re BACK! So, seize the chance to forge invaluable new connections, pitch your projects, and gain Important insights at the FNI Heartbeat networking event!
Whether you join us at the perfectly named Grand Social in person, or tune in from the comfort of your home on a device all round the country, this is the network-boosting opportunity you’ve been waiting for all year.
What can I expect on the night?
We’ll have our usual rounds of speed networking to swap details, business cards and an opportunity to talk to people in real time, to help you make new collaborations, new friends and germinate new ideas.
Got an idea or project that’s ready for the spotlight? Pitch over short countdown clock period, Directly to an audience of peers and professionals eager to hear what you’ve got.
Benefit from targeted clinics on the night, designed to help you hone your project or give out free advice. Get tailored advice and practical strategies from industry Legends/mentors.
Here's How to Join
Sign Up: Firstly, be among the very first founder members of our new platform. Be part of our new networking group platform on Heartbeat. It’s easy, interactive, and the perfect way to keep the conversation going after the event. Think the main FNI FB group, without the trolling, and social media platforms dangerous use of AI and GDPR ambiguity. As we prepare for life after your regular social media platforms.
Purchase Your Ticket
Secure your spot for an event that promises to be rich in opportunities and connections. Or if you’re existing member on BuymeACoffee, As always, You’re invited for free. For all your support and good will.
Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your network and take your project to the next level. FNI Re-Connect is your gateway to a community of passionate professionals just like you.
Stay in the loop! Connect with Film Network Ireland at wearefni.com, join our thriving Facebook group of industry professionals for work opportunities and support here https://www.facebook.com/groups/filmnetworkireland and follow our story on X @fni_film and Instagram @filmnetworkireland.