The Inner Critic: Silencing Self-Doubt

A panel of filmmakers will explore a common but often unspoken topic: the inner critic. It’s the voice inside us that fuels self-doubt, imposter syndrome and fear of failure. Whether you’re a filmmaker, creative or someone facing personal or professional challenges, the inner critic can quietly undermine your confidence and keep you from pursuing your goals.

Through honest conversation we’ll explore how the panel have learned to manage self-doubt, build resilience and continue creating despite inner and outer pressures like age, background or expectations. Sharing personal insights into how they’ve worked through self-doubt and learned to quiet their inner critic, the panel will share mindset tools, personal strategies and lived experiences that helped them challenge perfectionism, navigate rejection and reconnect with their creative voice.

Speakers

• Calif Chong, director and co-screenwriter, High Wire
• Joanna Vymeris, director, Mother Goose
• Kathryn Ferguson, director, Nostalgie

Hosted by Nicole Lieberman, Female Film Club.

This event is free and open to all (subject to age restrictions).

Booking opens on Thursday 2 October at 10am.

Tickets for LFF for Free events are over-allocated to account for no-shows. Tickets do not guarantee entry and work on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

Seating is unallocated unless otherwise stated.