Upcoming Workshops
For July’s MASTERS AT WORK, IFTUK’s Director of Television & Director of Sales for Europe, Middle East & Africa for Fox Global Entertainment, Tara Gaule, will be interviewing a panel of experts from the global television industry.
Meet James Braham (Expert in TV & Film Development, Sales & Development, previously Vice President of Endemol Shine) and Joel Atley (TV Distribution Consultant & Commercial Director at Hello Deer Productions) with more panellists TBC
Date: Tuesday, 30th July 6.30 for 7pm
Location: Century Club, 61-63, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ
If you have wondered how programmes get onto TV, who produces them and where the funding comes from, or how to create or further a career in television, this workshop is for you! The panel will be talking all things TV Distribution, Funding and Programme Acquisitions and will share with us details of their career journey reaching where they are today.
Hear how titles as diverse as Father Ted, David Attenborough’s Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Luther, Sherlock, Death in Paradise , Wife Swap,The Inbetweeners, Kitchen Nightmares, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, and Doc Martin reach the TV screens worldwide.
David Arnold Interview with Peter Curran
On Friday 28th June, BBC Radio 4 Presenter, Peter Curran, interviewed the Grammy-winning Irish composer and musician, David Arnold, who thrilled the audience by sharing his insights on a creative life in the music, film, theatre & TV industries. David’s credits include scoring five James Bond films alongside acclaimed scores for Stargate, Independence Day, Zoolander, and the tv series’ Sherlock and Good Omens to mention a few.
Photographer Ajay Chowdhury
"David Arnold's conversation with the excellent Peter Curran was part of IFTUKs 'Masters At Work' was breezy and bright. From Luton to Los Angeles, the 2012 Olympics to 007 via Van Morrison, Don Black, Scott Walker and Sammy Kahn, Arnold was unpretentious yet enlightening."
Ajay Chowdhury, co-author Some Kind of Hero: The Remarkable Story of the James Bond Films & global spokesperson for The James Bond International Fan Club
"It was an absolute pleasure to hear the stories, process and inspirations behind some of the greatest scores, themes and songs by prolific ( 5 Bond movies, Sherlock , Zoolander he’s done it all) composer, musician and great raconteur, David Arnold. Once again, hosted with wit and charm by BBC Radio’s
Peter Curran . Thanks IFTUK for the invite. Looking forward to your next event."
Bunmi Akintonwa, Producer, Writer & Diversity Consultant
"Thank you IFTUK for a lovely evening, we found it to be insightful and the anecdotes were source a of discussion and left food for thought. "
Tania Freimuth, Cinematographer
VERDIGRIS, A CASE STUDY
On the 18th June in partnership with Wise Women and from the Wise Women Platform, Patricia Kelly (writer/producer/director), Geraldine McAlinden (lead actress) & Tania Freimuth (Director of Photography) shared their experiences on how they managed to create the multi-award-winning Irish feature film. With 5 IFTA Nominations, 9 Major Festival prizes and 10 Festival selections to date, the audience was thrilled to hear how this ground breaking film is taking the world by storm.
“What an inspiring story! This workshop was entertaining and enlightening. Congratulations to all involved.”
Siobhan Murphy, Executive P.A.
“Such an interesting evening, it has spurred me on to follow my dream of making my debut film.”
Aoife O’Sullivan, Writer
“I’m a big fan of Irish Film and it was great to hear the process involved in making and marketing an independent film.”
Lynne Raimbault, CEO, Picnics & Vines
MASTERS AT WORK: Adam Gee & Peter Curran
On April 23rd, BBC Radio Four Presenter Peter Curran met Adam Gee, Emmy and 6-time BAFTA winning producer and commissioning editor. Adam's latest feature documentary is ‘The Pilgrimage of Gilbert & George’, going out on Sky in May. His most recent scripted project is futuristic drama on which his fellow producers were Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Besides film and television, he has been a pioneer in digital and interactive media, with expertise ranging from multiplatform TV to AI. Adam has commissioned at Channel 4, Little Dot Studios, Red Bull Media and CAA (Creative Artists Agency).
Joe Comerford Career Interview
Sunday 19 November
Location: Century Club, 61-63, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6LQ
BBC Radio 4 Broadcaster Peter Curran will interview the legendary filmmaker, Joe Comerford.
As an independent filmmaker in Ireland, Joe Comerford has spent more than 50 years giving a voice to marginalised people in Irish society. With a social conscience admirably evident, his work remains compelling and relevant. As his films have been made available again via IFI’s International portal and ahead of a rare cinema screening of the digitally restored Reefer and the Model at the Festival, this year’s recipient of The Súil Eile Award acknowledging an outstanding contribution to the Irish film industry, this event sees Comerford reflect on a singular career and a striking body of work.
