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Mediterrane has unveiled an exciting lineup of panels and masterclasses alongside the festival program, featuring industry heavyweights from around the globe.
Dive into hot topics like globalisation in entertainment, film circulation, Mediterranean and international co-productions, cutting-edge storytelling trends, immersive technologies, and the dynamic world of animation. Get ready for career-boosting insights from top experts, all under this year’s unifying theme: ‘Unity through Film.’
Expect masterclasses from powerhouse talents like editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (Kinds of Kindness, Poor Things), production designer Nathan Crowley (Wonka, Dunkirk), casting director Margery Simkin (Avatar, Top Gun, Mamma Mia), and composer Simon Franglen (Avatar: The Way of Water, Ocean’s Eight).
Don’t miss the highlight: a masterclass with Palme d’Or and BAFTA-winning writer-director Mike Leigh (Vera Drake, Another Year, Happy-Go-Lucky), who will be honoured with the festival’s Career Achievement Golden Bee Award. Leigh will also engage in an enlightening conversation with Adrian Wootton, former Acting Director of the British Film Institute and current Chief Executive of Film London and the British Film Commission.
Masterclasses (in order of schedule):
Building Worlds and Creating Distinct Cinematic Environments: encounter with Nathan Crowley, the renowned production designer whose illustrious career boasts seven Academy Award nominations for his collaborations with director Christopher Nolan on iconic films such as ‘The Prestige,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘Dunkirk,’ and ‘Tenet.’
Crafting Careers and Expanding Horizons: a masterclass held by acclaimed casting director Margery Simkin
David Bowie: Celebrating 60 Years of Genius: helmed by British Film Commissioner Adrian Wootton who will delve into the multifaceted career and enigmatic persona of Bowie, shedding light on his evolution as an artist and his enduring influence as a master of reinvention a testament to his boundless creativity and fearless exploration.
The Art of Editing: Shaping Perception: encounter with Yorgos Mavropsaridis ACE, one of the greatest European editors and the trusted editor of all of Yorgos Lanthimos’ films.
Unveiling the Filmmaking of Mike Leigh, OBE: encounter with the award-winning filmmaker Mike Leigh, OBE, who will share insights into his unique approach to filmmaking, characterized by a distinctive style of realism and authenticity.
Harmonizing Story and Sound: with renowned composer Simon Franglen. Through this masterclass, Franglen, celebrated for his work on blockbusters like “Avatar: The Way of Water” and “Titanic,” unveils the alchemy behind crafting unforgettable cinematic scores.
https://vp.eventival.com/mediterrane/2024/film-schedule
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