This document provides an overview of the ASFF Masterclass Programme taking place on November 6-7. It outlines 23 masterclasses on various filmmaking topics such as directing, writing, producing, cinematography, VFX, animation, acting, editing, distribution and more. Highlights include masterclasses from BAFTA winning Warp Films, VFX company Framestore, Ridley Scott Associates, National Theatre Live and Channel 4. The masterclasses will feature industry professionals providing insights and advice related to their areas of expertise.

1. ASFF Masterclass Programme
Friday 6 November
Directing, Writing and Producing
1 Crossing Creative Platforms with BAFTA winning Warp Films’ Head of Production Barry Ryan (’71 and Four Lions)
This is England has progressed from feature film to a TV phenomenon with the cast of characters truly becoming part of a
generation’s consciousness, this session looks at how the work has evolved and what it took to take that leap.
2 Fashion Film, From Concept Through to Completion – White Lodge (Vogue, Karen Millen and Louis Vuitton)
Production Company White Lodge creates original creative film content that develops a consistent brand voice through visual
imagery and video. Executive Producer and founder, Stephen Whelan, explains their creative drive and the rise of fashion film.
3 Making an Impact with Ridley Scott Associates Toby Dye (American Express, Sky, McDonalds)
Working with brands like American Express, Sky, McDonalds and bands such Massive Attack, Toby Dye from Ridley Scott
Associates will take a look at the creative processes, working to a brief and the connection between narrative and advertising.
4 Women Calling the Shots with Linda Ruth Williams, Professor of Film at the University of Southampton
With only one Best Director Oscar win (Kathryn Bigelow for Hurt Locker in 2009) by a woman in history of The Academy
Awards and with 75% of blockbuster crews being male (The Guardian 2014), author and Professor of Film Studies in the English
Department at the University of Southampton, Linda Ruth Williams asks why and what needs to change in the film industry.
Cinematography and Camera Operation
5 Finding the Right Angle with the Association of Camera Operators (Elizabeth, Star Wars, Gravity and James Bond)
With members working on some of the biggest films of all time the Association of Camera Operators panel returns to ASFF by
popular demand to speak about their role in production, unique view of filmmaking and wider understanding of storytelling.
6 Creating the Big Picture with British Society of Cinematographers Former President Robin Vidgeon
With credits that include Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Lion in Winter, The Great Gatsby and Hell Raiser, Robin Vidgeon has been
working in the field for nearly 60 years and is a guest tutor at Met Film School. With a career that spans TV, feature film and
shorts, this is an in-depth look at the work of the cinematographer and he will provide insight into getting into the industry.
7 The Relationship Between Cinematography and Storytelling with Rankin Film
David Allain, Creative Director of Rankin Film Productions (RFP), speaks in conversation with a Director and a Cinematographer
about how visual storytellers approach their craft. RFP’s output ranges from shorts to feature documentaries, and music videos.
Their work includes the nationwide new talent scheme Collabor8te, factual TV for Sky Arts, as well as films for Channel 4, and
branded content for O2, and Panasonic.
Barry Ryan, Head of Production for Warp Films, at York Theatre Royal.

2. Animation, VFX, Gaming and Special Effects
8 Innovative and Unique Animation with BAFTA winning and Oscar-nominated Studio AKA (Guinness, Nickelodean UK,
Toyota, Dyson, the BBC Winter Olympics and Disney Playhouse)
Philip Hunt, Creative Director at Studio AKA, will talk about their unique style and how to stay innovative in a fast passed industry
drawing on their experience including producing short films such as BAFTA winning and Oscar nominated A Morning Stroll.
9 Cinematic Gaming Interaction with Ubisoft Reflections (Watch Dogs and Tom Clancy’s The Division)
With narrative game play building increasingly cinematic experiences; scriptwriters are crossing over from film, TV and gaming.
Games designer and scriptwriter Ian Mayor whose credits include some of the company’s biggest releases addresses the new
immersive world of gaming whilst working with one of the world's most influential video game developers.
10 Making the Impossible Possible with Oscar and BAFTA Award Winning VFX Giant Framestore
Creating mind-blowing imagery for films including Jupiter Ascending, Gravity and Guardians of the Galaxy, Framestore has won
every major industry award including the 2014 Oscar and BAFTA for Best Visual Effects for Gravity. This session will explore how
the company pushes boundaries and breaks new ground and how you can get into this truly global industry.
11 Keeping it Real with Real SFX Special Effects Supervisor, Danny Hargrieves
Working on diverse projects from James Bond to Star Wars, and Doctor Who, Sherlock staring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin
Freeman and Sky's Da Vinci’s Demons, with Real FX this BAFTA and Emmy Award winning company’s director speaks about their
diverse work in fire, explosives and models across TV and film becoming the go-to company for special effects.
Acting and Performing
12 National Theatre Live – Changing Cinema with Toby Coffe, Head of Digital Development and Emma Keith, Producer
Experienced by over 3.5 million people around the world, National Theatre Live brings the best of British theatre from the London
stage to cinemas including Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller and War Horse. The
team behind the success will discuss capturing the aesthetic of the stage and how it’s changing the way people are watching film.
13 Delivering the Performance for Screen – Edward Hicks, Head of Film, TV & Radio at RADA
Having worked as an actor and a director, Edward Hicks is ideally placed to talk about the work from both sides of the camera
including the relationship between the director and actor, how to get the from your cast and how screen acting has evolved.
Screening at Kings Manor, University of York

3. Working with Industry
14 Commissioning the Short Form with Channel 4’s Adam Gee
With over 70 international awards for his productions – including four BAFTAs, an Emmy and three RTS Awards for programmes
including The Big Fish Fight, a campaign led by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Channel 4’s Big Art Project and Jamie’s Dream School,
Adam Gee will address what he looks for when commissioning short form video content and explain what to do to get noticed.
15 Evolution of Short Film – From Online Shorts to Cinematic Releases
With a panel including BAFTA nominated animator Iain Gardner (Edinburgh Film Festival) Philip Ilson (London Short Film Festival),
Simon Young (London Film Festival and BFI, Andy Evans (producer of Set Fire to the Stars staring Elijah Wood) and Avi Grewal
(Commissioning Editors of Nowness) this conversation will examine how the media is developing and where it will go next.
Documentary and Journalism
16 Documenting Music with Craig McNeil, Director of Creative Projects – Beggars Group (Rough Trade and Matador)
Having produced documentary work for The Pixies, Tobias Jesso Jr and Badly Drawn Boy amongst others, he will discuss the
process of how music documentaries are made, what they need to feature and why and when they are needed for an artist. This
session will cover all aspects including directing, producing and editing.
17 Promoting and Selling Documentary Globally with the UK’s Leading Documentary Distributor, Dogwoof
Distributing award winning films including The Age of Stupid, Dreams of a Life, The Spirit of ’45 and Blackfish and with a BAFTA
win for Best Documentary for Joshua Oppenheimer’s ground-breaking The Act of Killing, Dogwoof brings the medium to a wide
audience. Gain insight into their process of finding and distributing the best in documentary.
18 Understanding and Communicating Film with Writer and Broadcaster Karen Krizanovich (CNN, Newsnight, Times)
With extensive experience in film journalism and a unique perspective through a background in film finance, writing and research,
Karen Krizanovich looks at the way in which film is communicated in the fast paced, media savvy world.
Artists' Film and Moving Image
19 Art of the Moving Image – Maggie Ellis, Head of Artists' Moving Image at FLAMIN (Film London)
Together with film makers this masterclass will look at the evolving world of Artists’ Film and the Jarman Award which celebrates
the spirit of experimentation, imagination and innovation in the work of UK artist film makers. With previous winners including Ed
Atkins, Clio Bernard and Turner Prize winning Laure Prouvost, this is a chance to hear what makes an outstanding artist film.
The University of Salford students filming at York Theatre Royal.

4. Saturday 7 November
Editing and Funding
20 Big Screen and Television: Storytelling – The Craft and Technology of Film Editing, Robbie Gibbon
With credits that include Doctor Who, My Mad Fat Diary and The Reckoning and feature films like The Trip to Italy and Wasteland,
Robbie Gibbon has extensive experience in the art of editing, assistant editing and directing. He will look at the theory behind the
practice as and demonstrate pre and post production processes.
21 Realising the Potential – from Festival Strategies to Crowd Funding with Festival Formula
Learn how to get your work out there and make an impact in today’s film industry. Katie McCullough from Festival Formula
talks about building your digital presence, having been behind successful campaigns with films featuring at festivals including
Raindance Film Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival and many more.
Directing and Journalism
22 How I Got My First Break with Directors UK and BAFTA Nominated Director Hong Khaou, (Lilting staring Ben Winshaw)
Championing film and television directors. Directors UK represents over 5,000 members throughout the TV and film industries.
In this masterclass, the director will share how he got his first piece of professional work, his creative journey, what he learned
from it and where he hopes to go next.
23 Independent Viewpoints on Film – Writing About Film with Little White Lies Editor
Celebrated film magazine Little White Lies showcases and discusses film in all its diverse guises with an audience of over
100,000 film-lovers. David Jenkins, Editor at the publication will explore how film journalism is expanding across platforms and
the importance of talking honestly about the medium of film.
Special Event
¡ Creative England iShorts screening – New and Emerging Filmmakers
iShorts is Creative England’s entry level shorts initiative for new filmmakers outside of London, Join us for a screening to
celebrate the second year of iShorts with a small but choice selection of the iShort films and hear from the team about the
support Creative England can offer to new and emerging filmmakers starting out in the business.
* Masterclass timetable will be announced shortly. Confirmed Masterclasses as of July 2015, subject to change.
Barney Cokeliss, Director, Ridley Scott Associates at York St John University