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Film in Print

Curated in partnership with Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham, co-creators of the Ghibliotheque series of books and podcasts.

A weekend chock-full of author Q&As, signings and panel discussions celebrating the art of writing about film.

Film in Print is a celebration of the best of recent film writing in print – from the ever-thriving world of magazines to the rise of new authors whose books on cinema are now filling up shelves around the country.

Across a whole weekend of conversations and discussions, Film in Print will take the temperature of this vital corner of the industry: hearing from the key players both on the page and behind the scenes, examining the trends and topics found between the covers, and lifting the lid on the art and craft of writing about cinema.

Mark Cousins in conversation

Prolific filmmaker and writer Mark Cousins joins us to discuss his new book Dear Orson Welles & Other Essays.

Author on Author: Ellen E Jones and Dr Clive Chijioke Nwonka in conversation

An in-depth conversation between the authors of two essential recent studies of race on screen.

Reassessing the Romcom with Corrina Antrobus

Join critic and Bechdel Test Fest founder Corrina Antrobus for a spirited reappraisal of a much-maligned genre, as she discusses her debut book I Love Romcoms and I Am a Feminist.

Defusing the Box Office Bomb with Tim Robey

Daily Telegraph film critic Tim Robey looks back over a century of spectacular flops to tell an alternative history of Hollywood in his new book, Box Office Poison; Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops.

The Story of British Propaganda Film with Scott Anthony

Author Scott Anthony joins us to discuss his new book tracing the history of British propaganda film from the First World War to the 'War on Terror' and beyond.

The Worlds of Wes Anderson with Adam Woodward

Adam Woodward, Editor-at-Large of Little White Lies, discusses his new book, which explores the rich sources of inspiration that Wes Anderson draws from to create his striking visual style.

Criticism Under Review

A panel of critics, journalists and experts debates the role of the review in today’s cinema landscape.

The Write Stuff

Leading authors and writers share their tips and tricks of the trade, including developing ideas, sharpening their critical voice and hitting both deadlines and word counts.

Film Books in the Age of Wikipedia

A panel of authors share the creative process behind their works and discuss how film books can offer new insights in a world of information overload.