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
Larry Achiampong: Cross Cultural and Digital Identities
Artist, Filmmaker and Musician, Larry Achiampong, will talk about how his body of work examines his communal and personal heritage. Thursday 9 November Larry Achiampong is an artist, filmmaker and musician who has been nominated for the Jarman Award (2021) and
Nainita Desai: Composing for Screen
Multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai will talk about the solutions to create versatile, colourful and rich music. Thursday 9 November Music in cinema evokes feelings, creates tension and leaves hints for the audience. Nainita Desai is a multi-award-winning composer, labelled as one
Ridley Scott Associates Making Content: Advertising, Music Video and Installation
Ridley Scott Associates discuss how to generate outstanding content that delivers a compelling narrative and a message to remember. Thursday 9 November How do we deliver and communicate products? Promotion takes on a new meaning in relation to the climate crisis,
We Are Parable: 10 Years of Black British Film
We Are Parable celebrates a decade in the arts. Anthony Andrews joins us to discuss its story and looks to the future of Black British Film. Thursday 9 November We Are Parable celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2023. The team provides
Framestore: The World of Visual Effects
Theo Jones invites us into the ambitious world of visual effects, looking back at his work on projects including Harry Potter & Avatar. Thursday 9 November New technologies have transformed film forever. Awe-inspiring visuals can be seen in cinemas and streaming
Studio AKA: Developing Award-Winning Animations
Studio AKA Partner and Director Philip Hunt takes us behind the scenes. Thursday 9 November Studio AKA is a multi-award winning group of directors, designers, technical artists and writers always looking for new ways to tell stories through animation. Their clients
BBC Writersroom: Next Level Scriptwriting
BBC Development Executive Simon Nelson discusses the “dos” and “don’ts” of crafting a compelling script. Thursday 9 November BBC Writersroom works with emerging and established writers, offering practical advice on how to make a story stand out. It sits within BBC
From Vision to Reality: Unveiling the Secrets of Immersive Content Production
Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores the dynamic production pipeline for immersive media content. Thursday 9 November Join us for an engaging panel discussion that explores the production pipeline for VR, AR, mixed reality (MR) and 360-degree video.