Cork International Film Festival appoints new director of programming
Aurélie Godet: 'I am beyond thrilled to join this dynamic team as Director of Programming and look forward to welcoming Irish and international guests around a diverse and engaging programme of films.'
Cork International Film Festival has appointed veteran programmer Aurélie Godet as its new director of programming
The French native will bring an abundance of experience to the role, with a successful track record across international film festivals, including her recent works in the Berlinale and Locarno Film Festival.
Ms Godet previously held a position as Deputy Director of Unifrance’s New York office and is currently a member of the director’s advisory committee at Arte France Cinema. Here, she co-founded The Red Balloon Alliance, a collective of film professionals aiming for a better work-life balance.
Taking up the role this month, Ms Godet will help shape the future of Ireland’s premiere film festival, celebrating its 70th edition in 2025.
She will also take the lead on developing and delivering the festival’s artistic policy and programming ambitions, contributing to the ongoing strategic development of the festival.
CIFF Director & CEO Fiona Clark described her as a “film professional of such high calibre”, whose experience will be “a major asset” for the festival and Cork as a whole.
“Aurélie will build on the festival’s considerable achievements over recent years, and we extend our sincere thanks to our outgoing Director of Programming, Anna Kopecká, for her significant contribution to CIFF over the past four years and wish her every success with her future endeavours,” she said.
Aurélie Godet said: “The Cork International Film Festival is not only Ireland’s largest film event, it is one of the world’s longest-running festivals, with an immense legacy that we will honour in 2025 for CIFF’s 70th edition.”
Ms Godet described the festival as one that is “proactive” in creating spaces where vocations are born and where they are nurtured.
“A place where, if you love film, we make sure that you can share your passion. It’s a club that is open to all, and that you want to be part of. I wanted to be part of it,” she said.
“I am beyond thrilled to join this dynamic team as Director of Programming and look forward to welcoming Irish and international guests around a diverse and engaging programme of films.”
The 69th edition of Cork International Film Festival will take place Thursday, November 7, to Sunday, November 17, 2024.
