Three-times BAFTA-winning producer David Thompson, director of Origin Pictures and former head of BBC Films, explores the process of producer, looking at working with screenwriters and directors, raising funds, and navigating distributions and release. Thompson has produced/executive produced over 100 films including X+Y, Billy Elliot, Dirty Pretty Things, Notes on a Scandal, Revolutionary Road, Fish Tank, Eastern Promises and An Education.

Chair:
Gavin Humphries (Creative Skillset and Producer)

Recorded at the Sargent-Disc BAFTA Filmmakers' Forum on 11 July 2015 at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly