Excited to announce our first lab of 2026, the ever-popular The Directors Sessions! An exploration of the directing craft and visual storytelling, this lab examines how directors use impactful narratives and bold visuals to create engaging viewing experiences.
At a time when engaging audience is increasingly challenging, this lab examines how directors are capturing story in compelling ways for contemporary viewers. We’ll look at how high impact narratives and striking visuals work together to hold attention, deepen connection to the work, and resonate with an audience.
This lab is geared towards for emerging directors working in narrative formats, as well as those expanding their directorial skills within the commercial space. We’ll hear from an exciting new generation of directors whose work has made a meaningful connection with audiences—elevating the viewing experience and immersing viewers more deeply into their storyworlds.
Our guest speakers include:
Akinola Davies — director and co-writer of My Father’s Shadow, winner of the BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer.
Joy Ghararo-Akpojotor — director and writer of Dreamers, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival 2025 and was nominated in the First Feature competition at the London Film Festival 2025.
Theo Barrowclough — BIFA winning producer, including Charlotte Regan’s feature Scrapper and her upcoming BBC series Mint.
Bradley Banton — director and writer of feature debut More Life, set in the world of live streaming, which premiered at the London Film Festival 2025.
Dionne Edwards - director, recently directed on the second season of Disney+ series A Thousand Blows, and director and writer of BIFA-nominated feature Pretty Red Dress.
Jamie Hurcomb — Unreal Engine Education Advisor at Epic Games, on how filmmakers can use Unreal Engine’s cinematic tools and techniques.
Book your place now!