Spotlight session hosted by boss of Work Title Films, international head of Searchlight Pictures and chairman of BFI, and panel discussion on the story behind the success of The Movie last swimEmerging Film Writers and Documentary Makers, Adaptations and Remakes, Sound Arts and Marketing Magic are all industry sessions at this year’s BFI London Film Festival.
Organizers unveiled discussions on a wide range of topics Monday.
At the Spotlight session, BFI chief executive Ben Roberts will discuss British filmmaking, industry transformation, talent relations and how to develop a new generation of film-makers with Working Title co-chairs Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, while BFI chairman Jay Hunt Hunt will discuss how to cultivate a new generation of filmmakers. career and industry. Additionally, Katie Goodson-Thomas, head of international production and development for Searchlight’s UK operations (The Banshee of Inisherin, Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, poor thing, we are all strangers), will share her insights.
Check out the full list of events and their descriptions below.
The art of sound. johnny byrne talk
Thursday, October 10, 11:45am, Picturehouse Central
“LFF is delighted to welcome Oscar and BAFTA award-winning sound designer Johnnie Burn to provide us with a fantastic opportunity to delve into the art of sound With filmmaker and producer Charlotte Matheson. Has a collection of movies covering Jonathan Glazer area of interest and under the skin, Jordan Peele’s No and many projects by Yorgos Lanthimos, including lobster and Poor thing, Johnny will guide viewers through key scenes from his famous work and analyze how sound helps create immersive landscapes and enrich the cinematic experience. He will also reveal the work of outstanding professionals and their relationships with directors and department heads.
Anatomy of a Debut: One Last Swim
Thursday, October 10, 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central
“After the success of the Berlin Film Festival, last swim The team will delve into the making, creative origins and business journey of a film, from assembling a creative team and casting, to raising finance, securing sales representation, and ultimately arriving at that magical moment when the film finally meets audiences. Writer-director Sasha Nathwani will serve as co-producer along with co-writer and executive producer Helen Simmons. store), cinematographer Oran Corradi (rye lane) and producer Campbell Beaton (Popular properties, bonus track as well as many commercial and music videos) and Nisha Mullea (video – The robbery no one talks about, Save the Children: Still the second most shocking thing of the day) in discussion with BAFTA Program Director Mariayah Kaderbhai.
New voices in documentary filmmaking
Friday, October 11, 11:45 a.m., Picturehouse Central
“Documentaries have long been an important part of the London Film Festival, and this year three filmmakers with backgrounds in documentary filmmaking, photography and fine art will share their creative processes and production journeys in bringing unique non-fiction films to the screen. Presented by LFF Curated in collaboration with Sheffield DocFest, filmmaker Cécile Embleton mother vera and Manon Ouimet and Jacob Perlmutter Two strangers try not to kill each other Raul Niño Zambrano, creative director of DocFest Sheffield, will join the discussion.
fade in. Emerging Writers in Conversation Supported by WGGB (Writers Union)
Friday, October 11, 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central
“Six passionate emerging writers from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland bring emerging talents into the industry spotlight, discussing their screenwriting journeys, sources of inspiration and The Writing Process. They’ve honed their skills in writers’ rooms, talent labs, and screenwriting competitions, racking up credits in short films, children’s shows, plays, and TV series, and now branching out into feature films. References range from. Amadeus arrive Ghost in the ShellSpeakers will share their personal themes and obsessions, and how they’ve honed their own style. Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling. They are Alice Metcalf, Andrew Wong, Angela Franklin, Carley Magee, Celia Morgan and Shannon Welby.
Map to the Stars: A Case Study in Independent Film Marketing and Promotion
Monday, October 14, 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central
“How a black-and-white drama set in the ruins of Rome’s 1946 war and directed by an actress working behind the camera for the first time was made – by Paola Cortellesi There is still tomorrow – To top the Italian box office in 2023, ahead of giants like Barbie and Oppenheimer? How Colm Bairéad’s first Irish-language independent film was made quiet girl – A contender for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film? Marketing and promotion experts Mathias Noschis (founder of Alphapanda in Berlin) and Laura Mirabella (chief marketing officer of Vision Distribution in Rome) will discuss with film and industry programmer Nadia M Oliva how these films made European cinema history.
Spotlight Conversation with Katie Goodson-Thomas, SEARCHLIGHT Photos
Tuesday, October 15, 11:45 a.m., Picturehouse Central
“For over a decade at Searchlight Pictures, Katie Goodson-Thomas has overseen a portfolio of acclaimed British and international films, including Banshees of Inisherine, three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri, poor things and we are all strangers. As head of international production and development for Searchlight’s UK operations, she has been supporting established and emerging filmmakers and cultivating relationships across the UK film industry. Prior to joining Searchlight, Goodson-Thomas was head of film at Chris Cohen’s Unanimous Pictures, having previously worked at the likes of Origin Pictures and Work Title Films, working with some of the UK’s best producing and directing talent. Including Graham Broadbent, Lynne Ramsay, James Marsh and Danny Boyle. The conversation will be moderated by journalist and festival advisor Wendy Mitchell.
Spotlight Conversation with Working Titles Tim Bevin and Eric Fellner
Tuesday, October 15, 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central
“Working Title’s contribution to the UK local and international film industry is unparalleled,” LFF emphasized. “Co-hosted by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, Work Title has created much-loved and acclaimed film and TV content for 40 years, becoming the world’s leading British production The company’s reputation. To develop talent, they recently announced the Global Writers Program with Universal Pictures, the studio’s first international talent program, and they also co-founded the London Film School, a state-funded A Sixth Form Academy context for all young people.
Good Stories: Originals, Adaptations and Remakes, and hollywood reporter
Wednesday, October 16, 11:45am, Picturehouse Central
The ultimate quest for success – finding and acquiring good stories? On both the big and small screens, story plays a key role in ensuring the success of the final project. Our panel of film financing, remake rights, filmmaking and screenwriting talent experts will share their insights into finding stories and approaching originals, adaptations and remakes, while assessing the risks of new or existing intellectual property rights; the role data and instinctive decision-making play roles; and assess the potential of different platforms and markets. Kevin Loader (Producer and Co-Founder, Free Range Film), Tolu Stedford (Executive Producer and CEO, Story Compound), Meg Thomson (Executive Vice President, Global Content, Globalgate Entertainment) and Alex Walton (Co-Head, WME Independent) will be joined by panel chair Rowan Woods, Creative Director of the Edinburgh Television Festival.
Spotlight Conversation with Jay Hunter
Wednesday, October 16, 3:30pm, Picturehouse Central
“With an impressive career spanning over 30 years, Jay Hunt has championed British talent throughout her career. She is the only person to have held the position of Creative Director of BBC1, Channel 4 and Channel 5, commissioning Contemporary classics produced include: slow horse, Luther, shylock, black mirror, delhi girls andgoggle box. In an exclusive conversation with BAFTA award-winning TV presenter, radio personality and journalist Claudia Winkelmann, Jay will talk about her career and its key moments, both in the public and private sectors What departments do and how they work together.
