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Pratfalls, Double Takes and Banana Skins

Pratfalls, Double Takes and Banana Skins

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

A discussion between master animators Peter Lord, Barry Purves and Richard Williams on the laughter inherent in watching someone fall over!

The Cult of the Amateur

The Cult of the Amateur

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Is the Internet killing our culture? Listen to Andrew Keen discuss his book 'The Cult of the Amateur' in this fascinating talk.

UWE Presents: The Need for Novelty

UWE Presents: The Need for Novelty

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

A panel discussion exploring whether there is a need for novelty in cinema.

Philip Glass in Conversation

Philip Glass in Conversation

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Seminal composer Philip Glass discusses his work for film with conductor Charles Hazlewood.

Skeletons Q & A

Skeletons Q & A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Funny and fascinating post-screening Q & A with the Director and two lead actors of this award-winning surreal black comedy.

Ulrich Seidl: Director's Q&A

Ulrich Seidl: Director's Q&A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

An intriguing glimpse into the dark and controversial world of Austrian auteur Ulrich Seidl in this unique and rare interview.

Paul Merton's French Silent Clowns

Paul Merton's French Silent Clowns

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Slapstick 2008 festival host Paul Merton explores the work of great French silent comedy pioneers including Léonce Perret.

Shorts2Features Panel Discussion

Shorts2Features Panel Discussion

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

The panel shared invaluable industry information, gave tips to aspiring film-makers, and revealed their experiences of first time feature film-making.

Tommie Smith Presents: Return to Mexico City

Tommie Smith Presents: Return to Mexico City

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

A discussion with sports icon Dr. Tommie Smith, who gained notoriety after performing the black power salute during the 1968 Olympics.

Patience (After Sebald) - Director's Q&A

Patience (After Sebald) - Director's Q&A

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Director Grant Gee discusses 'Patience (After Sebald)', a film based on author WG Sebald's 'The Rings of Saturn'.

Sean Bobbitt on Cinematography

Sean Bobbitt on Cinematography

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Sean Bobbitt, who has since worked on 12 Years a Slave, elaborates on the tricks of his trade with journalist and writer Mark Salisbury.