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Film producer Anthony Waye to discuss Star Wars, James Bond and The Elephant Man at live Production Guild of Great Britain Q&A

November 8, 2017 - Staff@seenituk

Anthony Waye on set_STAR WARS EPISODE IV – A NEW HOPE © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved
The Production Guild of Great Britain kicks off a brand new series of events this month, designed to take the public behind the scenes of film and TV drama production by hearing from some of Britain’s most experienced production professionals.

An Evening with Anthony Waye, taking place on Wednesday 15th November in central London, is the first of the Production Guild’s new ‘Close Up’ series of events which aim to raise the profile of leading British careers in production.

Tickets are available to the general public, as well as PG members and film students.

From mail boy to executive producer, Anthony Waye’s illustrious career began more than 60 years ago, and has seen him work on more than 70 films, including award-winning titles The Elephant Man, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope and Julia, an outstanding 11 Bond films (including Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale, Die Another Day and Octopussy) and two Carry On films.

Alison Small, CEO of The Production Guild of Great Britain says: “We’re very excited to begin this new series of ‘Close Up’ events in association with the British Council.

“We want to open up the world of film production to a wider audience by sharing captivating stories from Britain’s top production professionals.

Tony Waye, John Glen and Crew. OCTOPUSSY © 1983 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved.

“Anthony has worked on a staggering number of titles throughout his incredible career, during a period that has seen monumental shifts in production techniques.

“Presenting stories like his to the general public is a key part of our legacy work to share and preserve the history of film production for years to come, giving invaluable insights into this creative business in which the UK excels on a world stage whilst complementing the BFI’s plans to encourage people with skills and talent to consider a career in film.

“If you’re interested in what it takes to bring a major film to the big screen over the past 60 years, then you’re in for a real treat.”

Briony Hanson, the British Council’s Director of Film, will talk to Waye about memorable moments working on iconic credits helmed by directorial greats like George Lucas, Stanley Kubrick, David Lynch and Sam Mendes, featuring celebrated actors like Laurence Olivier, Richard Burton, Katherine Hepburn, John Hurt and Daniel Craig.

An Evening with Anthony Waye presented by The Production Guild of Great Britain, takes place from 7:30pm – 10pm on Wednesday 15 November 2017, at The Courthouse Hotel, 19-21 Great Marlborough Street, London W1F 7HL.

Interview begins promptly at 8pm and runs until 9.30pm, with an opportunity for networking with Anthony and other industry members afterwards.

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