Transcripts

Acclaimed screenwriter Fellowes found success later in life, carving out his niche in British period dramas for Film and Television. His international hits include Downton Abbey and Gosford Park.

The Japanese game auteur and creator of the Metal Gear series delivered The Academy's prestigious Annual Games Lecture, sponsored by Autodesk, at BAFTA in September 2012. The host was Johnny Minkley.

BAFTA Chairman Tim Corrie's opening speech at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2012.

One of modern cinema’s most celebrated writers, Kaufman’s work includes surreal fantasy Being John Malkovich, cerebral sci-fi Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and comedy drama Adaptation.

The Scottish writer is a key collaborator of director Ken Loach, with My Name Is Joe, The Wind That Shakes The Barley and Looking For Eric among their many projects together.

In this Screenwriters' Lecture, Frank Cottrell Boyce (Butterfly Kiss, Welcome to Sarajevo, 24 Hour Party People) provides an analysis of his craft.

One of the contemporary kings of non-linear narratives, Arriaga’s passion for the human condition runs through all his films, including Amores Perros, Babel and The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.

The man behind Russell Crowe’s brilliant line “At my signal, unleash hell” in Gladiator, Logan is one of Hollywood's most prolific writers. His other credits include The Aviator, Rango and Hugo. In this lecture held at BFI Southbank on 20 September 2011, he discusses the techniques of writing for the big screen.

Nicholson's feature scripts range from acclaimed romantic drama Shadowlands and Les Miserables to action adventures like Gladiator and Elizabeth: The Golden Age and intense human dramas such as Nell and Firelight.

In this BAFTA Masterclass, the creator and star of hit comedy Miranda talks to TV critic Grace Dent about her writing process, techniques and inspirations.