Film4 Summer Screen

Behind the Screen

03 July 09

Film4 Summer Screen Behind the Screen
in association with BAFTA

Go Behind the Screen with Somerset House and BAFTA was a series of screenings to educate film fans more about their favourite feature films and was part of Somerset House's Film4 Summer Screen programme in August.

Directors, writers and other industry insiders discussed the feature films playing during the series, offering fresh perspectives on the art of moviemaking and bringing you closer to your favourite films.

Behind the Screen programme

Friday 31 July, 18.30
No-One Can Hear You Scream

In advance of Somerset House’s Film4 Summer Screen’s double-bill of Alien and Poltergeist, horror experts and noted writers Anne Billson, Christopher Fowler and Alan Jones discuss how they fell in love with the genre and went on to build a career out of fear.

Sat 1 Aug, 12.00 & 14.00
A Matter of Loaf & Death

A special family screening of the BAFTA-winning Best Short Animation. Before and after the film, join a Free family holiday drop-in workshop to discover how a film starts its life as drawings and create your own storyboard with a storyboard artist.

Sat 1 Aug, 18.30
Dance Girl Dance

Bend it Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha's passion for dance movies was stoked by the best in Bollywood and Hollywood musicals. Here she tells us what she loves about West Side Story, dance and music films generally, and what inspired her to make her own musical hit Bride and Prejudice…'when you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way!'

Sun 2 Aug, 18.30
Shaping 'Slumdog', with Editor Chris Dickens

BAFTA-winner Chris Dickens takes us through the fascinating process of working with Danny Boyle to shape Slumdog Millionaire’s captivating narrative and bring the director's dynamic vision to the screen.

Mon 3 Aug, 18.30
Prison Movies and the Reality of Life Inside

With the classic feel-good jail tale The Shawshank Redemption as the backdrop, author and Hollywood screenwriter Ronan Bennett talks to writer and former life prisoner Erwin James who became a Guardian columnist whilst still inside about the merits of prison as depicted on the big screen.

Tue 4 Aug, 18.30
Until the End of the World: The Films of Wim Wenders

From Paris, Texas and American Friend to Buena Vista Social Club, Wim Wenders is one of international cinema's most celebrated directors. Revisit highlights and explore key themes in his work with a panel of his friends and experts on his films.

Wed 5 Aug, 18.30
Nic Roeg on Nic Roeg

Often called a directors' director, Roeg has passionate fans from Danny Boyle to Guillermo del Toro. Join us for an interview with the filmmaker himself as we explore his work and influence on subsequent generations with a special video tribute from high profile fans.

Thu 6 Aug, 18.30
...And the winner is... - A selection of BAFTA-nominated and winning short films plus Q&A with Osbert Parker

A taster of some of the best BAFTA-nominated shorts from the last few years with your chance here twice nominated animator Osbert Parker talk about his vivid work.

Fri 7 Aug, 18.30
Film4's Cinema Extreme Shorts

One of the UK's most innovative short-film schemes returns with a new line-up of bold and challenging work. A rare chance to see all four of the 2009 titles together in one programme, including the debut short by multi-screen video installation artists Jane and Louise Wilson. Join us today to discover the essential filmmakers of tomorrow.

Sat 8 Aug, 12.00
Raiders of the Lost Ark

Before or after the indoor film screening come to our Free Family drop-in workshop in the Learning Centre and discover how to make a storyboard for an adventure film.

Sat 8 Aug, 16.00
Raiders of the Lost Ark

A subtitled screening of Raiders of the Lost Ark in our indoor Screening Room.

Sun 9 Aug, 12.00
Raiders of the Lost Ark

Before or after the indoor film screening come to our Free Family drop-in workshop in the Learning Centre and discover how to make a storyboard for an adventure film.

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