Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival

Screen Talks and Networking

An event for young creatives aged 18-25

Join us for the latest Screen Talks and Networking as part of Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival, where we’ll explore the essential collaboration between directors and assistant directors across all stages of filmmaking – from pre-production to post-production.

This panel discussion will highlight the key aspects of their working relationship, including planning, on-set management, effective communication, and the challenges they face throughout the process. They will share insights into how directors and ADs work together to keep productions running smoothly while supporting the creative vision. As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow filmmakers and crew.

What you get:

Gain a deeper understanding of the collaborative process between directors and assistant directors across the full production timeline.
Real-world insights and practical discussions from industry professionals.
Network and connect with fellow professionals.

Whether you’re an aspiring director, AD, or looking to strengthen your leadership skills on set, this is a valuable opportunity to build knowledge, ask questions, and grow your professional network.

Meet the panelists

Marcia Gay (Assistant Director)

Laurelle Jones (Assistant Director)

Monique Needham (Director)

Creative. Writer. Director. All round storyteller. London based.

From the world of broadcast TV on shows like, Big Brother and Come Dine With Me, to crafting digital experiences for brands like Apple, Samsung and Burberry and telling cultural and important stories through film, I’m a passionate creative specialising in visual narrative storytelling. Recently directed and was nominated for the New Voice Director 2023 award for the feel-good documentary Food, Music and Vibes commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery’s Black Britain Unspoken series, exploring the flavours, beats and vibes that make Caribbean British culture come alive. Winner of the M&M’s Film FUNd Award 2023 for the short film Sunday Dinner.

Meet the meditator

Fatima Serghini

Fatima Serghini is a London-based dramaturg working across stage and screen, collaborating with playwrights, filmmakers, and creative teams to shape stories that pulse with emotional truth. With experience in writers’ rooms at Stockroom, Complete Fiction and Netflix, she bridges the cinematic and the theatrical, guiding texts from first draft to performance.

Alongside her dramaturgical practice, Fatima regularly hosts Q&As and industry conversations, facilitating dialogue with Oscar and BAFTA-winning filmmakers and acclaimed playwrights. Her recent appearances include events with BAFTA, The Garden Cinema, Soho House, WFTV, Universal Music, MsMono Production, Picturehouse, London Film Academy, Bush Theatre, Central School of Speech & Drama, RADA, NFTS, Creative Access, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

About Screen Talks and Networking

The panel will feature experts from the film and TV industry.

This event is co-hosted by the Roundhouse and Fully Focused Productions.

Fully Focused is a youth-led production company making award-winning, high-impact film, TV and online content. An organisation with a social focus, every commission to Fully Focused enables young people to gain valuable experience, paid employment and transferable skills whilst simultaneously injecting every brief with an authentic youth voice.

Fully Focused have also founded Million Youth Media, a platform for young film creators and the MYM Academy that helps young people to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to pursue a career in film.

Fully Focused Website

This edition of Screen Talks and Networking is part of Roundhouse Three Sixty Festival 2026. https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/three-sixty-2026/

Do I need any particular skills or experience to join?

This event is for absolute beginners, intermediate through to advanced.

We welcome everyone to attend, whether you’re a filmmaker with heaps of experience, a film lover, or are completely new to the industry.

How to join

Book your place online, spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

This event is for absolute beginners, intermediate through to advanced.

We welcome everyone to attend, whether you’re a actor, a filmmaker with heaps of experience, an actor, a film lover, or are completely new to the industry.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.