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Tuesday 1 July Alex Cox X Films: The True Confessions of a Radical FilmmakerEnfant terrible of the film world, Alex Cox has had the ultimate bad boy career in filmmaking. Join us in the gallery as he discusses with Kim Newman his career and life in film, and shares his tried and tested tips for up and coming filmmakers, writers and directors. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve. 6.30pm |
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Thursday 3 July Sebastian Horsley Dandy in the UnderworldOne of Soho's most recognisable figures, Horsley has cut a dash through the streets of London and across the world with his inimitable style, his decadent and dangerous life and his crucifixion for art's sake. Somehow in a life devoted to drugs and prostitution, he has managed to write a critically-acclaimed autobiography, Dandy in the Underworld, a book that so sickened US immigration that they deported him, citing ‘moral turpitude’. He will be in conversation with his long-suffering editor, Matthew Hamilton. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve. 6.30pm |
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Saturday 5 - Friday 18 July London Literature FestivalWords, ideas, music and laughter come together for the second London Literature Festival. Two weeks of events reflect the globalism and dynamism of the city with performances, readings, comedy, music, debate and three major book prizes. Featuring Tony Benn, Marshall Berman, Julian Clary, Wendy Cope, Josie Long, George Monbiot, Ursula Rucker, Mark E Smith and many more. For more information and tickets visit www.londonlitfest.com |
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Thursday 24 July Lawrence Hill - The Book of NegroesWinner of the 2008 Commonwealth Writers' Overall Best Book Award for The Book of Negroes, Canadian Lawrence Hill has captured the interest and allegiance of readers world-wide with his critically acclaimed novels and non-fiction. The Book of Negroes follows one woman's remarkable tale of survival and migration, and in so doing examines the history of slavery and liberation in the United States, Canada, England and West Africa. Lawrence will be in conversation with Delia Jarrett-Macauley, author of Moses, Citizen & Me , set in Sierra Leone, which won the Orwell Prize in 2006. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve The Gallery at Foyles |
Thursday 24th July 1pm Jolyon Webb and Aaron Allport introduce Blitz Games Studios, discuss working in games from an artist's perspective and where their company fits in the UK game development industry. They will also be looking at current trends within game development, including art pipeline, techniques and post-processing, and asking: where next for games? Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Friday 25th July 1pm A presentation on the craft of editing with editor, Brian Hovmand (Extraordinary Rendition, Sucker Punch, Amazing Grace, Hell To Pay, Whistleblowers, Dispatches, Top Gear, Tetley Tea) and director, Rob Gomez (Sucker Punch, Hell To Pay). How do you approach editing differently between music promos, commercials, documentaries and fiction? How can the edit affect a scene? How do you realise and interpret the Director's 'vision'? How do you communicate with an Editor? All these questions and many more will be considered. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Saturday 26th July 2pm Tom Rob Smith discusses his debut novel, Child 44. The book, which originated as an idea for a short film, has sparked a fierce bidding war, with rights sold in 22 countries. Film rights were bought by Ridley Scott/Fox 2000, with Ridley Scott scheduled to direct. Tom has worked as a screenwriter for the past five years, including a six month stint in Phnom Penh storylining Cambodia's first ever soap opera. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Saturday 26th July 4pm Artist Nicko Straniero will be presenting on his work and practice, as well as the commission he completed for Tenderpixel Gallery. He paints mainly using a basic printing technique that consists of stamping colour covered objects directly onto the canvas or walls. These are recycled objects, things around him that have a shape capable to suit the idea. The accumulation of traces and shapes produces an abstract result that mixes strict geometry and organic elements. Also presented will be a series of experimental film works inspired by Nicko's installation. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Monday 28th July 1pm The Documentary Filmmakers Group (DFG) hosts this panel discussion on the future of science on film. Drawing upon their experiences of making films inspired by science and the remarkable history of this popular genre, the panel will discuss the complex dynamic between science and film and the challenges that lie ahead. Speakers include David Dugan (award-winning filmmaker and chairman of Windfall Films); Tim Boon (author of Films of Fact, the first in-depth history of the genre); and two of the recent participants in DFG and the Wellcome Trust's groundbreaking initiative, Science on Film, whose films are screening at the festival. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Tuesday 29th July 1pm Find out the best ways to pitch yourself and your film project with Women In Film & Television's panel of experts, including top media life coach Lyn Burgess, Artemis Media recruitment manager Kellie Millar and Boiler Station MD Ann Kirsten Glenster. The panel will be chaired by WFTV's Chief Executive, Kate Kinninmont. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Wednesday 30th July 1pm Lifesize Pictures delivers all of the short film schemes for the UK Film Council's New Cinema Fund, including Digital Shorts, Digital Shorts Plus, Completion Fund and Cinema Extreme. They will present a screening of recent films from the Digital Shorts Plus scheme, followed by a discussion and Q&A session with Lifesize Pictures about UK shorts funding. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve Thursday 31st July, 1pm Dennis Weinreich ran Videosonics, one of the UK's leading audio post facilities, for 26 years. He will present an overview on audio post production, discussing the applications for and creative use of audio as a narrative driver in various types of productions. Dennis will also discuss music and audio and how to get the best from both, and he’ll look at the processes and workflows involved in helping to demystify the craft for non audio people. Tickets: Free, email events@foyles.co.uk to reserve |
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You can purchase tickets by using our online booking form or by calling our priority booking line on 0870 420 2777. Free events can be reserved by email, as indicated under the relevant event’s description. If you can't make an event but would like to reserve a signed copy of any of the featured books then email your request to events@foyles.co.uk |