Creative Broadcast and Film Production LIT presents The Art of The Documentary with award-winning documentary director, Ken Wardrop on Thursday 7th March at LIT Moylish.
The events take place between 11-4pm and include a guest lecture, ‘Making the Grade’ film screening with Q&A and documenatry practice forum for students. All details below.
Ken Wardrop is one of Ireland’s most recognised documentary voices and is known for his award-winning work. His short films include the multi-award winning short documentary UNDRESSING MY MOTHER, which received a special mention at the Sundance Film Festival and a European Academy Award in 2005. Other award winning short films include THE HERD, USELESS DOG and FAREWELL PACKETS OF TEN. His debut feature documentary HIS & HERS won the World Cinema Excellence in Cinematography Award at Sundance 2010. His sophomore film “Mom and Me” screened at the prestigious 2016 Telluride Film Festival and picked up national and international awards including an IFTA for Best Documentary Feature. His latest film “Making the Grade” premiered at the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and had a successful theatrical run in 2018.
A graduate of the National Film School of Ireland (IADT), Ken’s approach to film-making was first honed as a film student and since developed professionally into his unique style and creative voice. Ken demonstrates the importance of fostering professional relationships during College years as the foundation to his career success.
This event is not to be missed for anyone interested in developing a career in film making or the creative arts.
Event Details
11-12.30pm The Art of the Documentary: Guest lecture with Director Ken Wardrop
Insightful exploration of Ken’s unique approach to documentary production and commercial work.
Venue: Room 3A02
Free Admission. All welcome. No advance booking required.
1pm-2.45pm ‘Making The Grade’- Lunchtime feature documentary screening (95mins) followed by Q&A with Director Ken Wardrop. MAKING THE GRADE invites us into the world of the piano lesson and is a story of the trans-formative power of music. A must-see for documentary, film and music enthusiasts alike.
Venue: Millennium Theatre.
Free Admission. No advance booking required.
3-4pm CBFP Documentary Forum with Ken Wardrop. Open to CBFP final year students. Information from muireann.debarra@lit.ie.
Spaces Limited with advance booking required via eventbrite here <https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-art-of-the-documentary-with-ken-wardrop-guest-lecture-film-screening-and-qa-tickets-57518835385?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing>
For further information contact Muireann de Barra- Assistant Lecturer, Creative Broadcast and Film Production, LSAD Design email: muireann.debarra@lit.ie
Muireann de Barra
Assistant Lecturer- Creative Broadcast and Film Production
LSAD Design
LIT, Moylish Park, Limerick
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