Interviewing guests at Youth Hub:
From the 17^th until 20^th of June, the Young Programmers hosted various sessions at Youth Hub, interviewing guests from different films in the festival in front of a youth audience (aged 15-25). Guests included actors, directors, editors, documentary filmmakers, costume designers and make up artists.

Conducting Public Q&As:
The Young Programmers introduced several public screenings and hosted Q&A sessions with the film’s directors throughout the festival. This was a great opportunity for them to engage directly with the filmmakers, facilitate discussion with them, and develop their communication skills.

Media Days:
Four EIFF Young Programmers attended the EIFF Media Days the 21^st and 22^nd of June. They hosted sessions in front of an audience of secondary school students (over 300 attendees over the two days) – this included a Q&A with the director of Cheer Up. By talking about their experience as Young Programmers, they also publicized the activities of the group for the 2016-2017 session, having subsequently received emails from several students asking how they can join.