This film screened on Friday 9th October 2015.

Chaired by broadcaster Keelin Shanley

What does the digital environment offer investigative journalists? Are new distribution methods bringing new pressures for documentary makers? How can you balance commercial realities with ethical documentary making?

Chaired by broadcaster Keelin Shanley, this session will explore the opportunities and challenges offered by the digital environment. Panellists include Malachy Browne, managing editor, Reported.Ly; Dearbhla Glynn, filmmmakerWar in Eastern Congo; Carl O’Brien, journalist,The Irish Times and Tom Warren, investigative reporter, Buzzfeed UK.

This event is part of Are You Sitting Comfortably? Documentary Filmmaking: Ethics, Platforms, Challenges on October 9th, 10.30 – 17.30.

Tickets: €5 per event. To avail of a €10 ticket to attend all three events, please contact the IFI Box Office on 01 679 3477 or in person. (€10 ticket not available online or via email.)