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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.

Phill, Bagpuss and Friends

  Phill, Bagpuss and Friends

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Phill Jupitus presents a special event celebrating Oliver Postgate’s canon of stop-motion animations that includes the Clangers and Bagpuss.

Celluloid Sinatra

  Celluloid Sinatra

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

An overview of Frank Sinatra’s 60-plus years in showbiz by long-time Sinatra aficionado Adrian Wootton.

Charles Leadbeater

  Charles Leadbeater

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Charles Leadbeater, one of Britain's leading creative thinkers, discusses ideas from his book 'We-think' - exploring innovative online participation.

Mike Leigh

  Mike Leigh

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

This hour long Q&A session gives a fascinating insight into writer and director Mike Leigh’s distinctive approach to filmmaking.

Anima

  Anima

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

UK animators Barry Purves and Peter Lord discuss the potential of puppet animation and claymation to express emotion and character.

Still from 'House of Flame'

Kawamoto the Puppet Master

Project Ended in March 2008

A season of screenings celebrating the work of Kihachirō Kawamoto, Japanese puppeteer, animator, and director.

Pervasive Media Studio Showreel 2008

  Pervasive Media Studio Showreel 2008

Posted on Mon 6 Nov 2017

Based in Bristol and managed by Watershed, the studio brings together artists, creative companies, technologists, and academics to generate brilliant ideas and explore art & technology.

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.

Silent Comedy and The Great War

  Silent Comedy and The Great War

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

Paul McGann explores the role of silent comedy in boosting morale during the First World War.

Chaplin: A Fresh Look

  Chaplin: A Fresh Look

Posted on Thu 10 Aug 2017

A panel discussion during Slapstick 2008 which looked at Charlie Chaplin’s place in today's cinema.