Do you want to add variety to your organisation’s film programme but feel short on inspiration?
Have you thought about showing artists’ film but aren’t sure where to start?
Do you want practical advice on sourcing and screening this work?
Are you interested in finding out how to cultivate audience interest in artists’ moving image?
The course is for programming, marketing and education staff of:
- Cinemas, film festivals and film societies who want to start or develop a programme of artists’ film
- Cross arts venues and organisations who want to integrate their cinema and gallery more comprehensively
- Galleries and museums interested in forging links with cinemas
- Independent curators working with film and video.
The course offers an accessible and practical introduction to:
- A brief history of artists’ moving image: exhibition and practice
- Curating: Key approaches and techniques for presenting work
- Audiences: Effective and creative approaches to audience development
- Marketing: Overcoming barriers to audience interest and creating successful promotional materials
- Case studies of successful projects
- Key organisations and potential partners
- Networking opportunities.
The course will be led by George Clark, curator, writer and artist, with guest speakers including Ian White, Adjunct Film Curator, Whitechapel Gallery; Mike Sperlinger, Assistant Director of LUX; Jamie Wyld, Acting Chief Executive of Lighthouse; Gary Thomas, Co-Director of Animate Projects; and Huw Davies and Marcus Coates, Co-founders of Berwick Film and Media Arts Festival.
The first eight people to register for the course will receive complimentary tickets for the Whitechapel’s 7pm film screening on the evening of the course, courtesy of Whitechapel Gallery.
This course is funded by Arts Council England