Visual Effects: Realising the Impossible with ILM
Julian Foddy considers how recent technological advances are changing the way we can visualise imagined universes. Friday 10 November Industrial Light & Magic is a leading VFX studio, founded by George Lucas in 1975. Known for some of the most stunning
Matthew Herbert: All Sound Can Be Music
Matthew Herbert speaks about his career making everything from dance tracks and experimental albums to scores for the latest films, TV shows and video games. Friday 10 November Matthew Herbert's 30-year career spans dancefloor tracks, musical scores and experimental albums.
Iconic Animation: Behind the Scenes with Aardman
Will Becher speaks in detail about his fantastic career bringing iconic characters to life. Friday 10 November Aardman is a multi-award-winning British animation studio founded by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. It creates unique, stop-motion films with clay and plasticine characters.
The Female Gaze: Women Depicting Women
What is the “female gaze”? How do we make room for nuanced and multi-dimensional portrayals on screen? Saturday 11 November What is the “female gaze”? Film theorist Laura Mulvey introduced the term in the 1970s as a response to the male
Leon Seth – Finding the Right Location: Where to Shoot Your Film
Leon Seth guides us through the process of securing the right place, whilst asking the ever-evolving question – studio or real world? Friday 10 November The success of your shoot depends on selecting the right filming location and with such a
Mick Audsley: The Editor as Storyteller and Collaborator
Mick Audsley discusses the narrative role of the Editor, in conversation with Sara Putt, Chair of BAFTA. Friday 10 November Mick Audsley is a BAFTA-winning editor with nearly 50 years of cinema-defining films in his portfolio – from My Beautiful Launderette, High
Balancing Creativity and AI: Navigating Risks & Opportunities In Media Production
Join us for a panel discussion on the risks and opportunities associated with integrating AI into creative processes within media production. Friday 10 November Dive into the risks and opportunities associated with using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative industries. Explore
Ridley Scott Associates: The Future of Storytelling
What is the place of narrative storytelling today? How will filmmakers have to adapt going forward? Friday 10 November RSA Films is a global production company founded by director Ridley Scott, best-known for films such as Blade Runner (1982), Thelma &
Environmental Documentaries: BBC Natural History Unit in Conversation
Creative Director Mike Gunton speaks about his pioneering work. Expect exceptional storytelling and jaw-dropping imagery. Thursday 9 November The BBC’s Natural History Unit is behind some of the most memorable series in recent television, including David Attenborough's series Planet Earth, Blue
Develop Your Directorial Style: Hear from Our Filmmakers
Join our Official Selection filmmakers as they discuss how to develop a signature look and feel as a director. Thursday 9 November Finding a distinctive style is fundamental to connecting with audiences and making work feel memorable. Join our Official Selection