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Social Events

In addition to the film festival, industry and marketplace programme, there will be plenty of opportunities for schmoozing, networking and meeting new people at some of our many social gatherings and sponsored receptions which we hold especially for delegates throughout the festival.
Check here for the official major parties of 2010.

BBC X Platform Event

BBC X Platform Event

17.30, Wednesday 4 November, 2009

The Hubs

The chance for members of the New Media and Digital sectors, and traditional Film Makers and Producers to get together and interact – the perfect opportunity to collaborate on cross platform projects.

KTN Breakfast

KTN Breakfast

9.15, Thursday 5 November, 2009

Channing Hall

The Knowledge Transfer Network invite you to join them for coffee, croissants and inspirational ideas

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Dutch Reception

13.00, Thursday 5 November, 2009

Yorkshire Art Space

The Dutch Embassy will host a lunchtime drink to welcome the Dutch delegation to Doc/Fest. All delegates are warmly invited to attend and meet the Dutch.

Directors UK Thursday Night Drinks

Directors UK Thursday Night Drinks

18.00, Thursday 5 November, 2009

Yorkshire Arts Space

Directors UK invite you to join them for drinks at the Yorkshire Art Space. An opportunity to find out more about Directors UK and catch up with fellow directors and documentary-makers.

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Newcomers Day Drinks

18.00, Thursday 5 November, 2009

Site Cafe

After a day full of information, insight and networking opportunities, all participants are invited for a few informal drinks and nibbles.

Scottish Breakfast <br>Presented by Scottish Screen and Scottish Documentary Institute

Scottish Breakfast
Presented by Scottish Screen and Scottish Documentary Institute

09.00, Friday 6 November, 2009

Yorkshire Arts Space

Join Scottish Documentary Institute for breakfast to celebrate the launch of Bridging the Gap 7, the UK's award winning documentary training and production scheme for new talent. Meet Scottish filmmakers, producers and financiers and learn more about co-producing and working in Scotland. Find out more about Interdoc, our international feature doc initiative for producers.

Deadlines: Early December 2009.
www.scottishdocinstitute.com

German Delegation Drinks

German Delegation Drinks

17.30, Friday 6 November, 2009

Yorkshire Arts Space

GERMAN DOCUMENTARIES, an initiative of AG DOK and German Films (www.german-documentaries.de) invites all delegates to have a drink and taste some German inspired canapes.

Burmese Supper

Burmese Supper

20.30, Friday 6 November, 2009

BRITDOC Bar

After the ‘Moving to Mars’ screening, discuss the film and enjoy local Burmese cuisine at The Stockroom.

Wellcome Trust Networking Event

Wellcome Trust Networking Event

17.15, Saturday 7 November, 2009

Yorkshire Arts Space

Come and catch up about this year’s science project, meet scientists and commissioners and celebrate the announcement of the Wellcome Trust Pitch Competition winners with a glass of wine.

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4Docs Pub Quiz

18.00, Saturday 7 November, 2009

BRITDOC Bar

Put on your quiz hats for a fun, knowledge-testing night, hosted by James Mulligan.

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4Docs Singalong

21.30, Saturday 7 November, 2009

BRITDOC Bar

Filmmakers are invited to grab a songsheet and have a turn on the piano, drums or ukulele for a singalong.