Tim Bevan (Producer/Working Title Films) - FilmSoc Guest Talk
By UCL Film & TV Society
Date and time
Wed, 7 Mar 2018 19:00 - 21:00 GMT
Location
UCL Film & TV Society - Film Studio
Bloomsbury Building 15 Gordon Street London WC1H 0AH United KingdomDescription
We are incredibly honoured to host acclaimed producer Tim Bevan - who is also the co-founder and co-chairman (with Eric Fellner) of Working Title Films, one of the world’s leading film production companies.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 7, 7pm (doors open 6pm)
WHERE: Film Studio, Basement of Bloomsbury Theatre Building (15 Gordon St)
RSVP at https://timbevanucl.eventbrite.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: On the night, we will be letting those who have RSVPd via Eventbrite into the venue first. Be sure to keep and bring your confirmation email/e-ticket. We will also be checking for FilmSoc membership - you will not be allowed in without one (only exceptions are UCL/Students Union staff).
MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY TO SECURE A SEAT
Tim Bevan is considered one of the most successful film producers of our time. Throughout his career, he has produced a multitude of highly-acclaimed and award-winning films, working with some of the world's best-known directors including the Coen brothers, Joe Wright, Tom Hooper, Edgar Wright and others. His most recent production, Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, has been nominated for 6 Oscars, including Best Picture, as well as 9 BAFTAs. Tim and Working Title's upcoming films include Entebbe, Johnny English 3 and Mary, Queen of Scots.
Formed in 1984, Working Title has more than 100 films that have grossed over $6 billion worldwide, including over $1 billion at the UK box office. Its films have won 12 Academy Awards® (for James Marsh’s The Theory of Everything, Tom Hooper’s Les Misérables, Joe Wright’s Anna Karenina, Tim Robbins’ Dead Man Walking; Joel and Ethan Coen’s Fargo; Shekhar Kapur’s Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age; and Joe Wright’s Atonement); 39 BAFTA Awards; and prizes at the Cannes and Berlin International Film Festivals. The company has also produced a number of British classics including Notting Hill, Billy Elliot as well as the Bridget Jones, Johnny English and Cornetto Trilogy franchises.
Find out more about Working Title at https://www.workingtitlefilms.com
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