Sundance London Announces Free Talks and Music Performances for The Festival Hub' at The O2 Posted Apr 9, 2013The O2, 9 April 2013 Sundance Institute and The O2 announced today the programme of talks and music performances that will take place in The Festival Hub at the second Sundance London film and music festival, 25-28 April at The O2. Located under Cineworld at The O2, admission to The Hub is free and open to all Sundance London ticket holders 18 and older, subject to capacity.
The Hub Talks were programmed by Sundance Institute, which annually presents the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, U.S.A., as well as by Sundance London partners the British Music Experience, Film London and Kickstarter. Music performances were produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
John Cooper, Director of the Sundance Film Festival, said, We created The Hub as a hangout for our invited artists and London audiences to discuss their love of film and music. These free talks and musical performances, open to all Sundance London ticket holders, add to the experience of the festival in exciting ways.
Tickets for all Sundance London films, panels and music performances are now on sale at www.sundance-london.com. Music performers include Peaches, Gregg Allman and John Paul White of The Civil Wars, and British Sea Power. The film programme, made up of 21 feature films and nine short films, includes the International, European or UK premieres of films from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, including several award winners.
For more information visit www.sundance-london.com or follow @SundancefestUK on Twitter.
Hub Talks A dialogue inspired by film in a relaxed, engaging environment. Participants are linked to a subject or idea but the form of these events is open to their interpretation.
Friday 26 April, 4:00 p.m.
Hub Talk Meet the creative team behind Sundance Institute. John Cooper (Director, Sundance Film Festival), Paul Federbush (Director, Feature Film Program International), Peter Golub (Director, Film Music Program), Trevor Groth (Director of Programming, Sundance Film Festival), Michelle Satter (Founding Director, Feature Film Program) will discuss their roles in the non-profit's year-round programs.
Saturday 27 April, Noon
Bands on Film The Art of the Music Video: Over the last 20 years, the music video has ceased to be a humble promo, becoming as important as the song itself and evolving into an extension of a musician's creative identity. In 3 minutes a great music video can tell a story as iconic, moving and meaningful as any feature-length film. In this discussion, the British Music Experience will be examining how music video directors create the cinematic for the world of song.
Saturday 27 April, 2:00 p.m.
Filmmaker Hub Talk : Documentary filmmakers Barbara Kopple (Running From Crazy), Roger Ross Williams (God Loves Uganda) and Gabriela Cowperthwaite (Blackfish) will discuss the process of directing films full of powerful, emotional resonance that focus on urgent causes of global concern.
Saturday 27 April, 4:00 p.m.
Kickstarter and Creative Independence Kickstarter helps filmmakers and audiences come together to make the films they want to see, while protecting the filmmakers vision for their work. Join the filmmaking team behind the award-winning documentary Blood Brother, Sundance Institutes own Keri Putnam, Kickstarters Kendel Ratley, and more to be announced for a discussion on fundraising and audience building.
Sunday 28 April, 1:00 p.m.
Film London Microwave Producing and Exhibiting Micro-budget Films : Film London Microwave, in partnership with BBC Films, challenges filmmakers to shoot a feature film for £120,000. A unique training through production scheme, it aims to discover emerging London-based talent and provides funding, bespoke mentoring and training. Join us for an open discussion on low-budget filmmaking and exhibition, featuring filmmakers who have produced a feature under the constraints of a micro-budget.
Sunday 28 April, 3:00 p.m.
Filmmaker Hub Talk : Filmmakers Francesca Gregorini (Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes), Jeff Nichols (Mud) and Jordan Vogt-Roberts (The Kings of Summer) will discuss the creative process they went through to make unique coming-of-age stories that deftly balance humor, heart and distinctive cinematic styles.
Music Performers for The Hub A dynamic showcase of intimate live performances by emerging and established artists and bands from across the musical spectrum. These performances were produced by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), which for years has produced a showcase for attendees of the Sundance Film Festival to experience live music performances. Production provided by Gibson.
Friday 26 April, 7:00 9:00 p.m.
Lesley Pike Canadian indie darling Lesley Pike's new album Tug of War blends pop sensibility, hints of 80s influence and electronic with her signature vocals and heart-on-her-sleeve lyrics. Pike has toured extensively throughout North America and the UK for the past four years and is known for her engaging and oftentimes hilarious live shows. http://www.lesleypike.com/fr_home.cfm
Iman After featuring on Wilkinsons smash Need To Know, and a new EP, Golden', due out May this year, it's certainly an exciting time for Iman. She has also been busy writing with John Legend, Frank Ocean and Ed Sheeran, proving her credentials as not only a talented artist but also a highly sought after songwriter. http://www.imanmusic.co.uk/
Charles Bruno After becoming one of the most sought-after session guitarists, Charles Bruno posted a couple of rough recordings online and quickly signed a publishing deal with Sony/EMI. With his unique voice, classic songwriting ability and evident musicality, Charles Bruno
