Emmy nominated production designer, Will Hughes-Jones (Bridgerton, The Alienist) and Standby Art Director, Dave Crewdson, will be joining Chris Bailey (Plymouth College of Art) to talk through script breakdowns and the work that goes into prepping for a scene, working across departments, and routes into production design.

Join Plymouth Marjon University in an exclusive session talking with Julie Etchingham. 

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with the key cast and creatives from behind the series, including Nina Sosanya (Leigh), Faraz Ayub (Ali), Laura Checkley (Jackie), Stephen Wight (Gary), Ron Donachie (Don), writer and creator Rob Williams and executive producer Sarah Brown.

Refreshments are available from 9.30am before the screening starts at 10.00am. 

Synopis:

In this session Philip Trethowan and Ben Bickerton from Blacklight will tell you about this prestigious initiative and Samantha O'Rourke and Nadira Amrani will be on hand to talk about the film they made, Mincemeat, and what it was like to be a part of the 4Stories experience. 

Join us for a behind the scenes look at how this show became E4’s biggest hit, how the format was tweaked for a youth skewing audience, and what skills and experience it takes to be part of the production team.

We talk about networking but do we prioritise it? Does it come naturally to you or are you a bit intimidated? Is it time for you to reach out? 

Meet 3 of the best in the business - brilliant networkers whose work relies on their ability to build relationships across the industry.

The annual lecture and a scholarship fund for students of journalism from lower income backgrounds were established by The Media Society and The Royal Television Society in memory of Steve Hewlett.

Please click here to find out more about donating to the Steve Hewlett Memorial Fund.

Proceeds of the lecture will go to the Steve Hewlett Scholarship Fund, which is chaired by Sir Clive Jones, and managed by him, Steve’s widow Rachel Crellin and John Mair.

There will be a reception after the lecture in Portland Hall.