Recently I ran a session on how directors work with actors with actress Kelly Macdonald (Black Mirror, Train Spotting, & No Country For Old Men) and director James Hawes (Black Mirror, Undercover & Penny Dreadful), two highly talented practitioners who generously shared their knowledge and insights in an interview with me and through carrying out some constructive and revealing practical exercises with our student actors and directors. It was very much appreciated by the students
Desert Island Treasures with Jon Cleave and the film Black Car Home Sunday 22nd June 7.30pm SVA, Goods Shed Station Yard, Stroud GL5 3AP www.blackcarhome.com Jon Cleave famous as the MC and bass singer of the Fisherman’s Friends and star of Black Car Home, explores what it is like living in the back of a car, using the film's car. What few treasures would you keep close if you were living rough? Bring a few of your “desert island treasures” with you to participate with Jon and discuss the stories that make them important to you. You’ll see this short cinema film and how you can be part of its future story as a full length feature film. www.blackcarhome.com/news