Film, Theatre & Television at University of Reading

08/12/2022

A Reading archaeologist who helped to discover a 1200-year-old monastery has been nominated for a top award. And your vote could help him come out on top.

Dr Gabor Thomas, Associate Professor of Archaeology at the University of Reading, is nominated for the Current Archaeology award for his sustained record of leading major research excavations that have transformed our understanding of early medieval monastic landscapes. Most recently he led the field school in Cookham that unearthed an Anglo-Saxon monastery led by the powerful Queen Cynethryth, who ruled the kingdom of Mercia with her husband King Offa in the late 8th century.

Thomas said: “Uncovering an early medieval monastic landscape preserved to this exceptional level was truly mind-blowing... Being recognised for my work fills me with pride.”

Let’s celebrate his achievements. Vote for Gabor now at http://ow.ly/Jso350LShe8

06/12/2022

Visiting Filmmaker Peter Treherne

Today, 3pm in Minghella

CFAC is building a partnership with the filmmaker Peter Treherne, who has recently secured Arts Council funding for a wonderfully ambitious feature film, Matter of Britain. The project also builds on a collaboration with the Museum of English Rural Life.

Treherne will come and talk with us about his project – his inspirations and creative ambitions, and his plans for engaging a village community in the trials and tribulations of film production.

All welcome. No booking required.

Visiting Filmmaker: Peter Treherne TUE DEC 6th (Wk11) / 3pm / Bob Kayley Theatre CFAC is building a partnership with the filmmaker Peter Treherne, who has recently secured Arts Council funding for a wonderfully ambitious feature film, Matter of Britain. The project also builds on a collaboration wit...

07/11/2022

Dominic Lees continues his research on deepfakes and their impact on screen cultures, with an emphasis on the creative opportunities of AI in the screen and heritage sectors.

This article for The Conversation builds from the workshop hosted by FTT during the summer, which brought major film businesses and stakeholders to Reading to discuss the future.

Despite their dangers, highly realistic deepfake images and videos are finding positive uses in the creative arts.

07/11/2022

This week Thursday 10th Nov at 7.30pm!
Watch the poignant and powerful Alleyne Dance's short film (Re)United.
Inspired by the true-life story of Sir Mo Farrah and his twin brother who were separated at a young age and kept apart due to the outbreak of war. Identical twin sisters, Kristina and Sadé Alleyne, interpret the conflicting emotions in the moments before they reunite for the first time as adults.

(Re)United highlights the power and bond between siblings and demonstrates how connectivity is not limited to the physical, but can be held together through love and hope.

Directed by award-winning filmmaker, Antoine Marc

Performed by award-winning dancers, Krisitna and Sadé Alleyne
Book your 'pay what you can' ticket now to watch the film, and the join us and the company afterwards to talk about the film, their work and making dance for film. You will also have a rare opportunity to ask questions of Kristina and Sadé Alleyne.

This series of events is designed to enrich the learning of dance and film students as well as those who are simply dance and film fans!
https://www.dancereading.com/reunited

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06/07/2022

If you're thinking of studying theatre at university or know anyone who would like to, look no further! We're having a taster day for our Theatre&Performance programme on 27th July, 10am-3pm.

There will be an exciting program of practical workshops, a tour of the department, a technical workshop and the chance to devise and perform work in Minghella Studios.

You can register your interest here:

Taster sessions at the University of Reading give you the perfect opportunity to experience your chosen subject at university level.

24/06/2022

Don't miss Shweta Ghosh's "We Make Film", streaming from tonight at 6pm for 48h on the London Indian Film Festival platform. Shweta won a Research Impact and Engagement Award last week for her feature documentary.

Through an interview-workshop method, Shweta has worked with disabled filmmakers as both research crew and participants to explore their experiences of creative expression, while experimenting with more inclusive filmmaking practices in contemporary urban India.

More info on the stream here: https://londonindianfilmfestival.co.uk/we-make-film/

15/06/2022

If you're on campus tomorrow, don't miss The Acquisitions Panel (https://fastfamiliar.com/artwork/the-acquisitions-panel/), with performances taking place at Edith Morley 128 at 11am-1pm, 2-4pm and 5-7pm.

The performance is produced by Fast Familiar, who specialise in audience-centred theatre that combines data, dramaturgy, evidence, technology and audience participation to explore subjects and decision making in contexts ranging from the legal system to the climate crisis. The Acquisition Panel is the result of their collaboration with Work in Progress (the Arts Council England funded project run by Lucy Tyler and Lisa Woynarski in FTT and John Luther at South Street) and The Merl.

Each performace is open to 12 audience members and it is free for UoR colleagues. You can sign up with your Reading email address here: https://livereadingac-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/rp911541_reading_ac_uk/EY08q7Pl59JJt-rv19uWU7cBkt3zT3xsF6eLYX_Zk-sBAg?e=AhtY6m&wdLOR=c4B3F1028-863A-EC4B-B205-BBE0A161A785

30/05/2022

On the occasion of the conferment of an Honorary Degree to Brazilian filmmaker Walter Salles, FTT is hosting a two-day symposium dedicated to his work. Convened by Lúcia Nagib, the event will feature presentations, screenings, and conversations between Salles and scholars Laura Mulvey and Geoff Andrew.

At Minghella Studios on 30 June and 1 July. In-person only. Free registration:

As he collects his honorary degree from the University of Reading, WALTER SALLES will be honoured with a symposium on his cinematic oeuvre.

20/05/2022

Come and jois us next week at Minghella Studios for Rise Again!, a festival celebrating the work of Year 2 and MA students. The theme is 'Awards Red Carpet', and the dress code is Black Tie/Formal.

Admittance to MA performances on Monday is free; all other performances are £1 (students)/£2 (non-students) at the door. Please note that the MA performances on Monday and Wednesday have limited capacity. Sam’s performance Coffee has capacity for 12 audience members, and Emma’s Eleven o’clock for 15 audience members. We hope to see as many of you as possible throughout the festival!

18/05/2022

A great opportunity for all aspiring video essayists. The Watershed in Bristol is calling for aspiring and early career video essay makers and film critics to apply for the 6th edition of the Film Critics’ Workshop dedicated to video essays (July – Sept 2022) as part of Cinema Rediscovered.

This year’s workshop will be led by film historian, programmer and video editor Jonathan Bygraves with guests including film scholar and video maker Catherine Grant, video essayist Jessica McGoff and non-fiction filmmaker Charlie Shackleton.

Expect practice-based insights, space to develop your voice and experiment with form as well as opportunities to interact with other creatives involved.

All participants will get a complimentary pass to attend the 6th edition of Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 20 – Sun 24 July 2022, Bristol, UK).

Each will be commissioned to produce at least one video essay for feedback and publication related to the programming or themes of Cinema Rediscovered.

There are ten places on this workshop. It is free to attend and there will be a £50 commissioning fee towards each participant’s piece.

https://www.watershed.co.uk/jobs-opportunities/2022/06/film-critics-programme-video-essays-0?fbclid=IwAR1UK5Xehb6tCGi_EHc1PKmuyXD6-BVzgwMuiYwaXajTl15tcC2rTLPTaO4

We’re calling for aspiring and early career video essay makers and film critics to apply for the 6th edition of the Film Critics’ Workshop dedicated to video essays (July – Sept 2022) that is part of Cinema Rediscovered.

04/05/2022

Join us at a Postgraduate Applicants Open Day event on 11 May, 11.00-15.00. The event will be hybrid and so you can join us either in person on campus or online via a video stream link.

This will be an opportunity for us to introduce our postgraduate programmes more fully, give you a chance to meet and talk with staff and current students, and offer an insight into our approach to teaching and learning. As part of the open day, we also invite you to join us and our current MA cohort at a panel event with three staff members who will speak about their own film making practice.

The programme is as follows:
11.00-12.00 Introduction to the MACE Film and MRes courses and Q&A

12.00-12.45 Break (refreshments for those joining on campus)

12.45-14.00 Panel event: Film-making practice with Lúcia Nagib, Dominic Lees, and Shweta Ghosh

14.00-15.00 Campus tour (optional for those joining on campus)

Please respond to Sarah Bartley via email ([email protected]) to let her know if you are interested in joining us and if you will be joining in person or via live stream link by the 8 May.