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Autumn is a season of change, but one thing that remains constant is the diversity and quality of BAFTA’s Events Programme.
OCTOBER EVENTS
MONDAY 2 OCTOBER
1900 - 2045, PRINCESS ANNE THEATRE
JAYA GANGA SCREENING
BAFTA held a very special screening of Jaya Ganga, the debut feature film from director Vijay Singh. The film was introduced by Vijay who stayed on to answer audience questions.
Jaya Ganga is a beautiful, lyrical film based on Hindu mythology and filmed at the source of the Ganges. It charts a writer’s journey from Paris to the holy city of Benares, in search of the meaning of life - yet inevitably involves reflection on his past and a voyage of self discovery. In Hindi and French with English subtitles, it has received dazzling reviews - the Daily Telegraph described it a ‘a magical and gorgeous looking first feature’ and we are hon- oured to have welcomed the writer/producer/director Vijay Singh to this special screening.
TUESDAY 3 OCTOBER
1900 - 2100, PRINCESS ANNE THEATRE
DIGITAL EFFECTS IN FILM MAKING
In this wide ranging event, Keith Griffiths from Illuminations Films raised some of the aesthetic issues that emerge from the “digital debate” and illustrated his talk with extracts from recent produc- tions. A British Academy Event in association with the New Producers Alliance.
WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER
1845 - 2100, PRINCESS ANNE THEATRE
WONDER BOYS SCREENING & DISCUSSION
Aspecial pre-release screen- ing of the comedy starring Michael Douglas as a mid- dle-aged English college profes- sor, who once wrote a much cel- ebrated novel but is having a hard time with his follow-up. BAFTA is delighted that this screening too was to be followed by a question and answer ses- sion with Michael Douglas and Curtis Hanson, chaired by Melvyn Bragg.
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER
1900 FOR 1930 - 2100, DAVID LEAN ROOM
FILM IN CITIZENSHIP
This event in association with Film Education explored the extent to which film can contribute to an important part of children’s development.
Both primary and secondary school students need to develop an understanding of citizenship in today’s multiethnic and multicul- tural society. Citizenship Education enables teachers to deal effectively with the teaching of democracy, as well as the spiritual, moral, social and cultural develop- ment of pupils and society, thus enabling pupils to become informed citizens, to develop skills of enquiry and communication, and to develop skills for participa- tion and responsible action.
At this event a distinguished panel of film practitioners and educationalists debated the extent to which film can play a part in the school curriculum. Can film effectively illustrate to students the necessity of funda- mental human rights, fairness, freedom of speech, democracy, services and the law? A British Academy Event in association with Film Education.
TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER
0830 - 1000, DAVID LEAN ROOM
MANAGEMENT MASTERCLASS JOHN WILLIS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, UNITED PRODUCTIONS
John has been Chief
Executive of United
Productions for the last year. He is also Chairman of both United Wildlife and ITEL, in addi- tion to sitting on the boards of United Broadcasting and Entertainment, ITN and Channel 5 Broadcasting. This is an inter- esting time for John, with the recent announcement of Granada’s take-over of UBE meaning that there is a multi- tude of management issues with- in the organisation that need to be resolved. Come and hear John’s view of his own manage- ment techniques and his plans for the future over breakfast in the David Lean Room at BAFTA. Producer: Max Carlish
A British Academy Event sponsored by Arthur Andersen.
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 1900 - 2100, DAVID LEAN ROOM
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW
WALL TO WALL TELEVISION Spotlighting Britain’s bright-
est and best independent
production companies, THE INDEPENDENT VIEW exam- ines the secrets of their success and their plans for the future. The third instalment of this major strand in the BAFTA
events programme continues with a profile of Wall to Wall Television.
This year’s winner of Broadcast magazine’s Best Independent Producer Award, Wall to Wall continues to go from strength to strength. A leading light in the world of fac- tual programming, the company is now expanding into drama with mainstream successes, including the BAFTA-winning A Rather English Marriage and Glasgow Kiss. Innovation in fac- tual included the breakthrough format 1900 House.
At this special event, Chief Executive Alex Graham talks about the changing climate of independent programme mak- ing. Do indies need to diversify to survive? How important are overseas markets? The evening will be illustrated with clips from Wall to Wall productions and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. Producer: Sarah Gibb. Executive Producer: Beatrice Ballard, Chair of BAFTA’s Television Committee.
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Christine Rawlins Anthony Cox Angus Hudson Duncan Kenworthy Jamie Louvenson Joyce Herlihy Denis Carrigan
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MEMBERS FROM DIANE GLYNN BAFTA Events Officer
...AND A QUICK LOOK AT NOVEMBER
TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER
LITTLE BIRD SCREENING AND DISCUSSION A pre-transmission screening of a new Granada drama starring Amanda Burton, followed by a question and answer session with cast and/or production team.
WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER
THE IRAQ SYNDROME
A British Academy Event in association with the One World Broadcasting Trust focusing on post-conflict coverage.
An opportunity for members to participate in an informal industry debate.
WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER
TO FILM OR NOT TO FILM: SHAKESPEARE ON CAMERA
This event will examine the artis- tic and commercial challenges involved in bringing the Bard’s 400-year-old plays to the screen. A distinguished panel of industry practitioners and Shakespeare experts will debate issues such as production finance, adapta- tion and rewriting, international casting, Shakespearean violence, and the best ways to market a Shakespeare movie...
THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER MANAGEMENT MASTERCLASS JAMES BAKER Continuing our popular strand with James Baker, Head of Programming and General Manager, BSkyB.
MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW
RDF TELEVISION
This strand continues with a profile of another bright star in the independent television firmament.