LFS Masterclasses - Autumn 2007
The London Film School’s Autumn 2007 Masterclass Programme
We are delighted to announce the first three events in our Autumn 2007 masterclass programme. We have a limited allocation of free places for industry guests or those interested in studying at the London Film School.
All events start at 5.30pm and are followed by Q and A and then networking drinks.
Venue: Cinema A,
The London Film School,
24 Shelton Street, WC2H 9UB
(Entrance in Langley Street)
Thursday 27 Sep - Directing with Paul Andrew Williams
London To Brighton (80 mins 2006) followed by Q & A with director Paul Andrew Williams
"A 120-degree proof thriller, with storytelling nous and technical flair: it's the best British film of the year " The Guardian New Directors Award Edinburgh Film Festival
Monday 1 Oct - Cinematography with Seamus McGarvey
Atonement (Dir: Joe Wright, 130 mins, 2007) followed by Q & A with cinematographer Seamus McGarvey
"Rarely has a book sprung so vividly to life, but also worked so enthrallingly in pure movie terms, as with “Atonement " Variety.
Thursday 4 Oct – Screenwriting with Dean Craig
Preview of Death at A Funeral (Dir: Frank Oz 120mins 2007) followed by Q & A with screenwriter Dean Craig
"Lethal farce, combining hints of "The Lavender Hill Mob," doses of Joe Orton and a smidgen of the Farrelly brothers' scatology in its mix" Chicago-Tribune
Monday 15 Oct - Directing with Mweze Nganagura
Pièces d'identités (Pieces of Identity 90mins 1998) followed by Q & A with director Mweze Nganagura
"A multi-cultural romp ..Rich in multi-level meaning; flawlessly navigating provocative points about racism, tradition, class struggle, cultural identity and corruption without sacrificing entertainment value" Variety Winner Grand Prize PanAfrican Film and Television Festival 1999. (With thanks to the Institut Français)
Thursday 18th October - Acting and Screenwriting with Ben Miller and Robin Ince
(Please note this screening will start at 6pm)
Preview screening of Razzle Dazzle: A Journey Into Dance(Dir: Darren Ashton, 2007 91 mins)
Followed by Q & A with actor Ben Miller and writer Robin Ince.
The film follows the eager members of Mr Jonathon's Dance Academy who, with their unique dance routines, compete for Grand Final success at Australia's most prestigious competition.
"Balancing comic observation with genuine affection for its stage moms, precocious kids and eccentric dance instructors… set to a soundtrack of kitschy '70s and '80s hits"
"A well observed, brilliantly performed comedy" – Steve Coogan
Monday 29 Oct - Producing with Rebecca O’Brien
The Wind That Shakes the Barley (Dir Ken Loach 127mins 2006) followed by Q & A with producer Rebecca O’Brien
"A sombrely beautiful dream of the violent Irish past. Loach has made a film for our moment, a time of bewildering internecine warfare" The New Yorker. Winner Palme D’Or 2006 Cannes Film Festival
Wednesday 7th November – Directing with Rigoberto Castaneda
Preview Screening of KM 31(2007, 103mins, Spanish with English subtitles) followed by Q & A with director Rigoberto Castaneda
This supernatural thriller movie tells the story of Catalina, a woman who is trying to solve the mystery of her twin sister’s accident at ‘Km. 31’, a road where malignant spirits are said to prey on lonely travellers
"Mexican writer/director Rigoberto Castaneda relies on atmospherics to deliver the terror in this beautifully made feature, one that’s a perfect antidote to the current plague of hackneyed fright-fare" .” Bizarre Magazine
Please note, there is often a great demand for places so we can’t guarantee seats. You will receive a confirmation email, if you have been successful.
The London Film School is recognised as one of the world’s key graduate schools and in 2006 was accredited as a Skillset Screen Academy, one of a small group of institutions approved by the UK film industry as centres of excellence.
The core multi-department filmmaking programme, the 2 year MA Filmmaking, has been joined since 2005 by a unique one-year MA Screenwriting, also accredited as an approved Skillset programme, and an expanding range of professional workshop courses, under the banner LFS Workshops.
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