An Introduction to Audience Design with Síle Culley

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Published on 1 September 2026

Síle Culley, a leading international expert in Audience Design, will be giving an open masterclass on the subject, ahead of her week-long residential workshop in Valletta. Audience Design is the process of identifying and understanding the target audience for a film – looking beyond broad demographics to what really connects an audience to a story.

Drawing on her experience in Distribution, and a stint in Exhibition, Síle will look at how the Audience Design methodology can support feature film projects across the value chain – with public funders as much as with paying audiences – and as early as late Development.

Participants will come away with a couple of practical tips they can apply directly to their own projects. This is a 45-minute lunchtime session, with 15 minutes for questions at the end.

  • Date: Monday, 28th September 2026
  • Time: 13.30pm – 14.30pm
  • Venue: Online
  • Capacity: Limited spots so it will be on a first come, first served basis
  • Registration: Email [email protected]
  • Deadline to Register: Friday, 18th September by 12pm
  • Important Note: Please note this session will be live and will not be recorded or distributed. The session is open for the domestic film unit sector.