Being Festival Maker (BFM) is an international learning initiative created to support the professional development of emerging festival and cultural professionals.
We believe that festivals are more than events—they are spaces for creativity, dialogue, community, and cultural exchange. Behind every successful festival is a team of skilled professionals, yet opportunities for structured learning, mentorship, and international collaboration remain limited.
BFM brings together participants, mentors, festivals, and cultural institutions through a practice-based learning model that combines education, real-world experience, and international exchange. By learning directly within festival environments, participants develop the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to build sustainable careers in the cultural sector.
Beyond a single programme, BFM aims to foster a growing international community where knowledge is shared, collaborations emerge, and future festival professionals continue to learn from one another.
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