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The Guru #25 - TV's Room 101 2016

May 31, 2016 09:46 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MB

A host of TV executives discuss their pet peeves and persuade the host and the audience to send them in to oblivion in Room 101. Will it be the TV commissioning process, too many benefit shows, annoying TV theme tunes or pretentious TV terminology to be banished from the world forever? Featuring: Steven D Wright, TV Producer and Broadcast columnist (Ex on the Beach, How to be Famous, Bush Pilots) Helen Veale, Creative Director, Outline Productions (Things we Won’t Say about Race that are Tru...

Where Are The Millennials? | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:30 - 1 hour - 27.8 MB

Today's young audiences engage with content on their own terms, they can take their pick where to consume TV and access it wherever and whenever they want, so how do you engage their scattered attentions? We talk to a range of TV makers trying to attract and retain the audiences who will become the content creators of tomorrow. Featuring: - Sam Barcroft, CEO, Barcroft Media ( Barcroft Wire, Barcroft TV, Bear Grylls Adventure, Preposterous Pets) - Martha Ling, Social Media Manager, BBC Three ...

Casting Real People | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:29 - 1 hour - 28 MB

‘Real’ people and their stories are often at the heart of factual programming but how do you find great contributors, build their trust and get the most out of them? Casting is a crucial part of the production process and takes real time, people skills and leg work, so get some practical advice from the experts to help you pull together a cast to engage and entertain audiences. Featuring: Lucy Whelan, Casting Producer, Studio Lambert (Gogglebox) Cat Spooner, Senior Casting Producer , Endemol...

Idea, Pitch, Commission | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:29 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MB

TV is all about new ideas. But once you’ve got one, how do you develop it and sell it to a broadcaster? Is pitching as terrifying as it sounds? A panel of top development practitioners, producers and all-important commissioners offer tips and insight on how to avoid the pitfalls of pitching. Featuring: Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor, Factual Entertainment, Channel 5 (Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild, Suspects) Karl Warner, Managing Director, Electric Ray (Prized Apart, How Rich Are Yo...

Masterclass: Peaky Blinders | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:29 - 1 hour - 29.1 MB

BAFTA-winning director Otto Bathurst and BAFTA-nominated production designer Grant Montgomery take a craft-focused look at the BAFTA-winning drama’s journey from idea to screen, exploring the creation of its central anti-hero, designing its distinctive look and the challenges of delivering a production on its scale. Hear more about Peaky Blinders from creator and screenwriter Stephen Knight https://soundcloud.com/bafta/steven-knight-screenwriting-lecture-2014?in=bafta/sets/screenwriters-lect...

First 3 Years in TV | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:29 - 1 hour - 33.1 MB

A panel that have been there and done that share what they’ve learnt, the challenges they’ve faced and offer advice on navigating your first three years in the business - what your should plan look like, how to manage yourself as a freelancer and what you need to know about industry roles, skills gaps and opportunities. Featuring: Campbell Glennie, Director of Talent Schemes, Edinburgh International Television Festival. Michelle Matherson, Talent Executive, Shiver (Come Dine with Me, For the...

How to Direct Your First Hour of TV | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:29 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

How do you secure your first break as a director? Should you stay at one company for a while or move around to accrue credits? How do you get a production to trust you to take the step up to direct your first hour? A panel of established directors working in factual and entertainment discuss their trajectory, the key elements to their success and offer insights on directing that crucial first hour. Featuring: Matt Rudge, Documentary Filmmaker (The Autistic Me, My Dad -the Serial Killer, My ...

Capturing Performance | Guru Live 2016

May 31, 2016 09:07 - 1 hour - 32.2 MB

A panel of veterans and experts unpick the process of capturing human performance for games, exploring directing, motion capture, voice recording and casting. Hosted by Will Freeman with panellists: * Delyth Thomas * John Dower * Oliver Hollis Leick * Mark Estdale Interested in where the worlds of film and games collide? Listen to our episode looking at the cinematic influence on games, featuring the team behind Alien Isolation https://soundcloud.com/bafta/the-guru-17-making-tv-and-games-ci...

Cliff Martinez on Composing

May 26, 2016 15:10 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

BAFTA-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Cliff Martinez discusses his creative process and career spanning 25 years across film, TV and games. As drummer for Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and later for The Dickies, Martinez’ exploration of new technologies eventually led him to film scoring. After his experimental tape landed in the hands of Steven Soderbergh, he was hired to score Soderbergh’s directorial debut Sex, Lies, and Videotape. Since then, the pair have worked together on ten films i...

The Guru #24 - Games Micro Talks | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:37 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

Want to know how to make a game? Get the low down on every stage of the game development process with some of the UK's hottest creatives: Jana Karlikova talks about setting up your own studio studio, Oliver Hollis-Leick talks writing for games, Rob Morgan unpicks storytelling in VR, Dave Ranyard explores reinventing the controller, Daniel Fountain levels with you about level design, Jessica Saunders gives advice on audio + John Campbell shares crucial tech tips.

The making of Lumino City | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:24 - 1 hour - 28.6 MB

Katherine Bidwell and Luke Whittaker (State of Play Games) give a behind the scenes look at their BAFTA-winning game, focussing on the craft and creative process of developing this unique, critically acclaimed title. For more 'behind the game' masterclass content, watch our Games Mini masterclasses with BAFTA-nominees on http://guru.bafta.org/skills/games

Sound Design Masterclass: Everybody's Gone to the Rapture | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:22 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

Audio Designer Adam Hay gives an insight into his work on BAFTA-winning Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and shares his advice, in conversation with BAFTA Breakthrough Brit Jessica Saunders. Check out our episode of The Guru dedicated to the world of sound design in film, featuring teams behind Whiplash, Gravity and Captain Phillipshttps://soundcloud.com/bafta/the-guru-podcast-feb-2015-sound-whiplash?in=bafta/sets/the-guru-podcast

The making of Monument Valley | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:16 - 1 hour - 31.5 MB

The BAFTA-winning development team behind Monument Valley share lessons learned on their journey to creative and commercial success. Hosted by Jordan Erica Webber with panelists: * Johnathan Topf - Senior Artist, ustwo games * David Fernandez Huerta -Senior Artist, ustwo games * Michael Anderson - Junior Producer, ustwo games

Storytelling in Games | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:09 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

BAFTA-nominated games scriptwriters Meg Jayanth (80 Days), James Swallow (Deus Ex: Mankind Divided) and Rob Yescombe (The Division) discuss writing for interactive realms and what the opportunities are for those with stories to tell in digital form.

Virtual Reality | Guru Live 2016

May 19, 2016 10:05 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MB

Virtual Reality is here to stay… Or is it? Our panel of experts share their views on the next big thing in games creation and innovation, offering invaluable insights into how to best embrace the potential of realities virtual and augmented. Panellists: Dr Dave Ranyard, Virtual Reality Developer Katie Goode, Creative Director of Triangular Pixels John Campbell, Technical Director of Triangular Pixels To hear more about VR listen to Tommy Palm discuss his work as CEO and VR Guru at Resolutio...

Making a Murderer | TV Q&A

May 12, 2016 15:12 - 1 hour - 38.7 MB

The co-creators of Making a Murderer, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, give a rare insight into the making of the Radio Times Audience Award-nominated programme, which was filmed over an incredible 10 years. Netflix’s original 10-part docu-drama has captivated audiences world-wide with the story of Steven Avery, a man wrongfully imprisoned for 18 years, then exonerated, only to be sent to jail again for life.

Passion Pictures | Masterclass Documentary Filmmaking

May 12, 2016 14:53 - 1 hour - 30.6 MB

Passion Pictures, the production company behind some of the most highly-acclaimed documentaries of recent years including BAFTA-nominated films Listen to Me Marlon and Project Nim and BAFTA winners Searching for Sugarman and The Imposter, offer insight on factual filmmaking and discuss how a range of craft disciplines work together to create a successful documentary.

Justin Kurzel on Directing | Guru Live 2016

May 03, 2016 08:44 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Award-winning Australian director Justin Kurzel discusses his filmic influences, unpicks the challenges he's faced and offers advice for emerging filmmakers. Kurzel started his career as a theatre designer before directing his critically-acclaimed first feature Snowtown. Last year, his adaptation of Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard was nominated for the Palme D’Or at Cannes Film Festival. This year will see the release of his most recent project, the much-anticipated ...

Kenton Allen (Big Talk Productions CEO) shares his experience | Guru Live 2016

May 01, 2016 22:28 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Kenton Allen, BAFTA-winning comedy producer (Rev, The Royle Family, Him & Her) and CEO of Big Talk Productions, talks candidly about his career, reflecting on his turning points and what he’s learnt as well as sharing his views of the industry and offering advice for navigating a career in TV, in conversation with Andrew Collins.

Candy Crush Saga creator Tommy Palm on making it in the games industry | Guru Live 2016

May 01, 2016 08:26 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Tommy Palm, Co‐founder, CEO and VR Guru at Resolution Games, offers an insight into his career journey, from starting out from scratch with a tiny studio to leading one of the most successful games of recent times, in conversation with Julia Hardy. Best known for shepherding Candy Crush Saga to mobile, Palm began programming games for the Commodore 64 before founding Resolution Games, a development studio with an eye on virtual reality. If you want to hear more inspiration from leading figu...

Clint Mansell | Conversations with Screen Composers

April 30, 2016 16:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MB

An in-depth conversation with Golden Globe and Grammy-nominated composer Clint Mansell whose career has spanned over 18 years and over 45 credits. A chance introduction to Darren Aronofsky led Mansell from his music career as as the front man of British band Pop Will Eat Itself to his film score debut, Pi. This director-composer union continued with Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, Black Swan and Noah. Clint’s recent credits include Ben Wheatley's High Rise.

Marcella | TV Q&A

April 26, 2016 10:13 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MB

Actor Anna Friel, BAFTA-nominated writer Hans Rosenfeldt (The Bridge) and executive producers Nicola Larder and Buccaneer Media’s founder Tony Wood discuss the making of ITV's eight part crime-noir detective series Marcella, in conversation with Radio Times editor Ben Preston. Friel plays Marcella Backland, a detective rebooting her career in the Murder Squad of the Metropolitan Police after a 7 year maternity break.

Peter Greenaway | A Life in Pictures

April 14, 2016 10:33 - 1 hour - 31.6 MB

BAFTA-winning director Peter Greenaway takes a fascinating look back at his career in film in conversation with Ian Haydn Smith.

Everybody's Gone To The Rapture | Games Showcase

April 07, 2016 09:19 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Dan Pinchbeck, co-founder of game development studio The Chinese Room, offers an insight into the inspiration behind BAFTA-nominated game Everybody's Gone to the Rapture.

Paul Greengrass In Conversation

April 06, 2016 11:48 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

The BAFTA-winning film and TV director discusses key moments of his career, unpicks the nuts and bolts of filmmaking and shares his advice for forging a career in the industry to launch the fourth year of BAFTA's Breakthrough Brits initiative. Find out more about Breakthrough Brits: https://www.bafta.org/initiatives/supporting-talent/breakthrough-brits

Line Of Duty | TV Q&A

March 24, 2016 14:52 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MB

Actors Danny Mays, Vicky McClure and Adrian Dunbar, writer and executive producer Jed Mercurio and executive producer Simon Heath discuss the making of the third series of BAFTA-nominated BBC drama Line of Duty.

Indian Summers | TV Q&A

March 14, 2016 10:15 - 41 minutes - 18.8 MB

Indian Summers creator Paul Rutman and actors Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Nikesh Patel and Aysha Khala discuss the making of the second series.

Trevor McDonald | A Life In Television

March 09, 2016 13:05 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Sir Trevor McDonald OBE looks back on his incredible career in television in conversation with Kirsty Young, sharing his experiences of interviewing some of the most influential and controversial figures in the world including Nelson Mandela, Saddam Hussein and Colonel Gaddafi. A Life in Television is a strand of live onstage events that celebrating leading creative figures from the world of television, shining a light on their talent and exploring what makes them unique and relevant to Brit...

Animation Masterclass with creators of Inside Out & Shaun the Sheep

February 19, 2016 16:30 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Pete Docter, director of BAFTA-winning animation Inside Out, and BAFTA-nominated Shaun the Sheep creators Richard Starzak and Mark Burton, discuss the creation of their films, sharing advice on the challenges and joys of working in animation. Recorded at BAFTA 195 on Saturday 14 February, the eve of the EE British Academy Film Awards 2016.

The Guru #23: The making of a BAFTA-nominated short

February 16, 2016 17:10 - 38 minutes - 44 MB

The talented group of filmmakers behind this year's BAFTA-nominated British Short Films and British Short Animations share how they did it and what they've learnt. Find out more about the nominees and winners: https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/british-short-film-british-short-animation From 26 January catch this year's nominees in a cinema near you: https://www.bafta.org/film/awards/shorts-tour-2016

Sicario | Film Q&A

February 10, 2016 19:28 - 42 minutes - 19.6 MB

The cast and creative team behind Sicario - actors Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro, director Denis Villeneuve and producer Edward McDonnell - discuss the making of the film. Find out more at www.bafta.org Recorded at BAFTA 195 in 2015

45 Years | Film Q&A

February 10, 2016 19:20 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

Actor Tom Courtney discusses the making of BAFTA-nominated film 45 Years. Find out more at www.bafta.org Recorded at BAFTA 195 in 2015

Brooklyn | Film Q&A

February 10, 2016 19:17 - 27 minutes - 12.7 MB

The cast and creative team - actors Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen, director John Crowley, producer Finola Dwyer, screenwriter Nick Hornby and novellist Colm Tóibín - discuss the making of Brooklyn, which won Outstanding British Film at this year's Film Awards. Find out more at www.bafta.org Recorded at BAFTA 195 in 2015

Bridge of Spies | Film Q&A

February 10, 2016 19:10 - 30 minutes - 13.8 MB

BAFTA-nominated Screenwriter Matthew Charman discusses the making of Bridge of Spies. Find out more at www.bafta.org Recorded at BAFTA 195 in 2015

BAFTA Crew 2015 #10: Grant Montgomery & Mary Wainwright on Designing a TV Show

February 08, 2016 11:04 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MB

BAFTA-winning production designer Grant Montgomery and graphic designer Mary Wainwright discuss their partnership on credits including Peaky Blinders, Beowulf and period drama The Limehouse Golem. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

War and Peace | TV Q&A | BAFTA Cymru

February 08, 2016 10:19 - 24 minutes - 27.7 MB

Director Tom Harper, screenwriter Andrew Davies, producer Julia Stannard, executive producer Bethan Jones, cinematographer George Steel and actors James Norton, Aneurin Barnard and Adrian Edmondson discuss the creation of epic BBC drama War and Peace. Recorded on 1 February 2016 following a screening of the finale episode hosted by BAFTA Cymru and BBC Cymru Wales. Q&A chaired by Jason Mohammad. See pictures from the event here: http://www.bafta.org/wales/events-initiatives/photography/war-...

BAFTA Crew 2015 #8: Frazer Churchill on Visual Effects

January 29, 2016 14:20 - 51 minutes - 40.2 MB

BAFTA nominee Frazer Churchill discusses his path into the industry, his key collaborations across the last 15 years and credits including Children of Men and Scott Pilgrim vs The World. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

BAFTA Crew 2015 #7: Mick Audsley on Editing

January 29, 2016 14:20 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

BAFTA-winning editor Mick Audsley offers an insight into his role in some of the most important British films of the last 20 years including My Beautiful Laundrette, The Hit and Dirty Pretty Things. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

Chris Wyatt on Editing

January 29, 2016 14:20 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

BAFTA-nominated editor Chris Wyatt discusses the craft of editing with host Carla MacKinnon. His credits include Dead Man’s Shoes, Dreams of a Life, This is England and ’71. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

BAFTA Crew 2015 #5: Mark Bridges On Costume Design

January 29, 2016 14:19 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MB

BAFTA and Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges delves into the world of costume and shares what it takes to dress films such as The Artist, Silver Linings Playbook, The Master and Inherent Vice. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

BAFTA Crew 2015 #4: Andy Kennedy on Post Production Sound

January 29, 2016 14:19 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

BAFTA-nominated sound effects editor Andy Kennedy, whose credits include Band of Brothers, Batman Begins and Game of Thrones, talks about his illustrious career and provides an insight into the intricate craft of sound design. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

BAFTA Crew 2015 #3: Ivana Primorac on Hair and Make Up Design

January 29, 2016 14:18 - 55 minutes - 75.5 MB

BAFTA nominee Ivana Primorac reflects on her collaborations with directors Joe Wright, Tim Burton and Danny Boyle. Her credits include Anna Karenina, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Imitation Game and Billy Elliot. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

Stuart Craig on Production Design

January 29, 2016 14:18 - 57 minutes - 78.6 MB

Twice BAFTA and three times Oscar winner Stuart Craig discusses the art and craft of production design. His impressive credits include The Elephant Man, Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

BAFTA Crew 2015 #2: Cinematography with Ben Davis

January 29, 2016 14:18 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MB

Acclaimed cinematographer Ben Davis shares what it’s like to be behind the lens of high-powered action films with mega-budgets, and box office hits such as Avengers: Age of Ultron, Kick Ass and Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of BAFTA Crew, our professional development programme designed to inspire the next generation of crew talent across the UK, with masterclasses from BAFTA winners and nominees. Find out more: https://www.bafta.org/supporting-talent/bafta-crew

Craig Armstrong | Conversations with Screen Composers

January 22, 2016 14:05 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

BAFTA-winning screen composer Craig Armstrong, best known for scoring Love Actually, The Great Gatsby and Moulin Rouge, discusses his career to date. Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on 07 October 2015

The Making of '195 Piccadilly' for Lumiere London 2016

January 15, 2016 17:45 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

In January 2016, BAFTA 195 was lit up with images of leading actors and directors of British film and television as part of Lumiere London’s festival of light. Here the people behind the exhibition discuss it's inspiration and realisation on the façade of BAFTA's iconic HQ. Award-winning Newcastle upon Tyne-based creative studio NOVAK, who specialise in motion design and immersive experiences, created the projected exhibition using images from BAFTA’s photography archive. Inspired by the the...

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