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THE MAKERS - Interviews with Industry Insiders
Over the next few months the UOS Film team will be hosting Masterclass interviews with Film and TV award winning industry professionals who share their experience, knowledge and passion.
FORMAT:
60 minutes of wisdom and 30 minutes of questions from the floor.
Emma Lindstead - Thursday 15th February 18:00 – 19:30
Emma is an award-winning Documentary Producer specialising in sensitive access documentaries. Emma has amassed over 13 years’ experience working in factual television. She has a particular interest in documentaries and specialises in dealing with sensitive and difficult access. Highlights include: A Very British Brothel (C4), A Very Yorkshire Brothel (ITV), Idris Elba’s Fight School (BBC2) and Emergency on Sunny Beach (E4). She is currently working as a Series Producer on the Channel 4 documentary series Night Coppers, following the work of Sussex Police in Brighton.
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Meeting ID: 383 654 461 48
Passcode: 24A3ST
Nic Knowland - Thursday 29th February 18:00 – 19:30
Nic is the legendary Director of Photography (DOP) and eyes behind Director Peter Strickland's Berberian Sound Studio (2012) and Duke of Burgundy (2014) and has a back catalogue of visually innovative work from Jinnah (1998) to The Quay Brothers Institute Benjamenta (1995).
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Meeting ID: 351 446 986 550
Passcode: SXRMHu
Nigel Tadyanehondo - Thursday 14th March 18:00 – 19:30
Nigel is an Independent Colourist based in London working on a wide range of projects which include animations, commercials, music promos, short films, and feature films. He particularly loves working on projects with rich colours and textures and always relishes the opportunity to grade projects shot on film.
Nigel is a graduate of the prestigious National Film & Television School, where he studied Digital Effects, specialising in Colour Grading. He has worked on films that have been selected for numerous international film festivals such as SXSW, BAFTA, OSCAR Student Academy, BFI London, Grierson, Locarno and many more.
Nigel’s clients include Arsenal, British Vogue, AJ Boxing, EA Sports, Adidas, Nike, Netflix, Amazon, NoTwoWays, Telfar and Dazed and with directors such as Glen Milner, Martin Senyszak, Edie Amos, Ben “Rvbberduck” Doyle, Alec Maxwell, Aaron Christian, Sylvia Hong and Dalia Dias.
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Meeting ID: 369 939 371 943
Passcode: xGNAUb
Frank Macpherson - Thursday 21st March 18:00 – 19:30
Whether it's a crew of two hundred shooting a cast of thousands, or a crew of twelve filming one person in a room, each and every successful movie production requires a strong Assistant Director to run the show. Frank Macpherson has worked as an Assistant Director across Indiana Jones Dial of Destiny (2023), Mothering Sunday (2021), Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), Peterloo (2018), and Annihilation (2018). Join us for a deep dive as Frank’s shares his experience and insights.
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Meeting ID: 364 729 861 325
Passcode: SqXBjb
Daniel Fitzsimmons - Thursday 28th March 18:00 – 19:30
Daniel is a director and screenwriter from Liverpool. After attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California (USC), his debut feature film Native premiered at festivals around the world during 2016/2017, was released in cinemas in the UK in 2018, and on Netflix in 2019. He has worked with commercial agencies in Europe, directing video content for campaigns and global businesses and brands. He is preparing to shoot his second feature film this year, and has projects for film and television in various stages of development with production companies in the UK, Ireland and the United States. He also takes the time to teach the odd screenwriting class here at University of Suffolk.
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Meeting ID: 365 096 509 356
Passcode: NX7yoh
Adam Horton - POSTPONED New date TBC
Horton has worked with some of the great stunt coordinators in South Africa such as Mo Marais, Cordell McQueen, Leander Lacey and the late, great Role Jensen.
In 2007, Horton formed his company, Absolute Hooligan (previously Hooligan Stunt Company), and worked internationally before moving back to the UK where he was mentored by legends from the UK stunt world such as Greg Powell, Gary Powell, Wade Eastwood, Vic Armstrong and Simon Crane.
Career highlights include: Jason Bourne (2016), Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017), Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021), World War Z (2013), Machine Gun Preacher (2011), The Outpost (2019), Fast And Furious 6 (2013), Fast And Furious 9 (2021), and Avengers - Age of Ultron (2015).
With a passion for the camera, editing and directing, Horton has dedicated himself to providing the most dynamic action design possible within the parameters of modern-day filmmaking.
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Meeting ID: 367 466 810 761
Passcode: iNNoQC
Giselle Hall - Thursday 11th April 18:00 – 19:30
Starting as an audio assistant in 2013, Giselle has steadily climbed the ranks to carve her path in the industry. Initially diving into documentary and long-form content, she later discovered her true passion in advertising during her time at Craft/McCann. Joining 750mph nearly 2 years ago, Giselle's portfolio speaks for itself, encompassing impactful documentaries, fun celeb-filled spots, and work on the multi-award-winning campaigns across Europe and the US.
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Meeting ID: 398 799 102 580
Passcode: a4tRBi
Phil Freudenfeld - Thursday 25th April 18.00 -19.30
Phil Freudenfeld is currently working as a freelance Sound Editor / Dubbing Mixer on TV Drama, Films, advertising & factual programs.
Early on in his career he worked at De Lane Lea studios in Soho, where he was fortunate to work on such titles as Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Children of Men (2006), and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
Phil has a diverse mix of audio skills working across dialogue, sound design and mixing. He has been freelance for 15 years working on shows such as Line of Duty and Ripper Street.
Select past titles include: Sexy Beast (2024), Ghosts (2023), Ed Sheeran: The Sum of it All (2023), Live Italian (2023), The World Cook (2022), Haunting of the Queen Mary (2023), Phoenix Rise (2023), Heart Stoppers (2023), 'Buffering S2', Inside No9 (2022-23), Before We Die (2023), Biff & Chip (2023), Extraordinary (2023), Without Sin (2022), Ackley Bridge (2022), The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022), Screw (2022) and Worzel Gummidge (2021).
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Meeting ID: 323 215 476 106
Passcode: 8sCtzu
Hannah Marie Williams - Thursday 9th May 18.00 -19.30
Hannah Marie Williams is a Casting Director in Wales and London, working across TV, film, commercials, and theatre.
Hannah’s work as a Casting Director includes projects with the BFI, BBC, Film4 and Sky that have gained critical acclaim, several BAFTA and BIFA nominations and a best ensemble cast award at Canneseries. Hannah’s films have been selected for Sundance, SXSW, TIFF, Berlinale, LFF, and more.
Upcoming work for 2024 includes Spectrevision and Bankside Films, Rabbit Trap plus feature film projects with the BFI. Alongside casting for film & TV, Hannah casts for stage for National Theatre Wales and for commercials with clients including Facebook, Dominos, Red Bull, and Grind.
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Meeting ID: 398 985 718 060
Passcode: 3aPZ9N
John Rowe - Thursday 16 May 18.00 -19.30
From 2005 until 2021 John created and delivered the world class Digital Effects MA courses at the National Film and Television School, employing some of the finest industry tutors to help teach and develop the latest VFX techniques. Over the 16 years all the courses had an enviable employment record, with 97% of their graduates pursuing careers in film, TV, advertising, creative arts and software development – predominantly at major VFX and Post Production companies in Hollywood and London’s Soho. In 2018 John received Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema, from BAFTA for contribution to VFX and Digital Post.
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Adam Horton: Is one of the UK best Stunt Coordinators and 2nd unit Director: Career highlights include: Jason Bourne, Hitman’s Bodyguard 1 & 2, WWZ, Machine Gun Preacher, The Outpost, Fast And Furious 6, Avengers - Age of Ultron. He was mentored by legends from UK stunt world such as Greg Powell, Gary Powell, Wade Eastwood , Vic Armstrong and Simon Crane.
Jon Opstad - Is a London-based composer, working across film, television, contemporary dance and concert musicon recently scored the hit 8-part Netflix drama series Bodies, 10-part Amazon Prime dystopian sci-fi drama The Feed, BBC period drama The Woman In White, In 2022 Jon was hired by Lucasfilm to work in an “additional music” role on the major new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi, working with composer Natalie Holt.
Giselle Hall - Starting as an audio assistant in 2013, Giselle has steadily climbed the ranks to carve her path in the industry. Initially diving into documentary and long-form content, she later discovered her true passion in advertising during her time at Craft/McCann. Joining 750mph nearly 2 years ago, Giselle's portfolio speaks for itself, encompassing impactful documentaries, fun celeb-filled spots.
Heppie Collins - Has risen through the ranks of editing teams to lead Editor. She is now the lead editor for Grantchester, Death in Paradise, Mallorca Files, Sanditon and Vera.