Brown Bag Films at Access All Areas: DIFF 2026

Our Brown Bag Films Dublin studio team will be on site at Access All Areas: DIFF 2026, a free two‑day industry and careers event presented by the Dublin International Film Festival, taking place at Lighthouse Cinema on 8–9 May 2026. The event brings together filmmakers, studios, creatives and industry partners from across the DIFF 2026 programme to provide direct access to careers in the screen industries.

Our team will be manning a dedicated industry stall across both days, available to speak directly with attendees about careers in animation and production. Whether you’re starting out or looking to understand how a studio like Brown Bag Films operates across development, production and post, this is an opportunity to ask practical questions and get clear answers.

The event is targeted at young people aged 16–24, offering first‑hand exposure to the screen industries through direct conversations with working professionals. Alongside industry stalls, the programme includes screenings and Q&As with festival contributors, panels and masterclasses with industry professionals and on‑site discussions about paid internship opportunities

As an Irish animation studio producing award‑winning kids’ and family content for global broadcasters and platforms, Brown Bag Films is committed to supporting the next generation of talent. Our talented team will be there at the stalls over the two days to discuss career paths within animation studios, studio roles across 2D, CG, and production pipelines, skills and experience typically required for entry‑level and junior roles and pathways into the industry, including internships and early‑career opportunities.

​Check out the full schedule below:

​FRIDAY 8 MAY

10.00 - 17.00: Stalls with industry professionals

11.00 - 12.30: DIFF Discoveries Short Film Screenings and Panel [SOLD OUT]

14.30 - 15.30: Masterclass in Advertising and Film with Banjoman [SOLD OUT]

​SATURDAY 9 May

10.00 - 14.00: Stalls with industry professionals

10.15 - 12.30: Screening of 500 Miles 

All Access All Areas: DIFF 2026 events are free to attend, but registration is required. Attendees can register for specific sessions and receive confirmation in advance. 

We look forward to meeting attendees at Lighthouse Cinema and taking part in conversations about careers in animation and the wider screen industries.