‘I’m not there to take a selfie on the red carpet’: A year in the life of Cork Film Festival's director

What is Cannes really like and how are big premieres secured? Cork International Film Festival director Fiona Clark opens her diary to Noel Baker for a peek behind the scenes
‘I’m not there to take a selfie on the red carpet’: A year in the life of Cork Film Festival's director

Fiona Clarke, Director of the Cork Film Festival pictured in the Cork Opera House where the opening gala will be held on the 9th November. Pics: Chani Anderson, Captures by Chani

Sat, 04 Nov, 2023 - 02:00

JANUARY

By January I am already working on plans for 2024 and 2025, which will be our 70th anniversary. 

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