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Soundstage is a unique regular and intimate film and arts event. There’s a line-up of great guests, discussing their work and achievements, sometimes with inspiration and advice. The events take place at The Others, 6 Manor Road, Stoke Newington, in North London, N16 5SA. www.theothers.uk.com

If you like Soundstage events you will also enjoy Creative Director Wayne Imms’, Space presentations in Brighton, where special guests are interviewed about their popular work and achievements, with a touch of inspiration and advice for the creative community and beyond.

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Tuesday February 12th / Doors at 7pm, starts at 7:30pm / £16

SPECIAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR GEORGE GIBBS AND

PRODUCTION DESIGNER TERRY ACKLAND-SNOW

GEORGE GIBBS

George Gibbs is one of the world’s leading special effects supervisors. He has been nominated for six BAFTAs, winning three, and for three Oscars, winning two. His work includes many classic science fiction, fantasy and adventure films. George was especially prolific in the eighties. The decade saw him supervising and playing a major role in the special effects for popular films such as INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, FLASH GORDON, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT and BRAZIL. Highlights of his career include destroying a bridge in INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM and building a tank for THE LAST CRUSADE. George also supervised special effects for comedies such as MONTY PYTHON’S THE MEANING OF LFE, A FISH CALLED WANDA and THE CURSE OF THE PINK PANTHER.

TERRY ACKLAND-SNOW

Terry Ackland-Snow played a key part in the making of fantasy and superhero films. They include Tim Burton’s BATMAN, SUPERMAN II & III, and Jim Henson’s LABYRINTH and THE DARK CRYSTAL, as well as James Cameron’s ALIENS. He began his career in film design aged 18 at Elstree Studios, then as a draughtsman on films such as ON HER MAJESTY’S SECRET SERVICE and THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. He became the Art Director for THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, released in 1975. Then he worked on SUPERMAN II and later SUPERMAN III. For 1989’s hugely successful BATMAN, Terry’s work included co-designing the iconic Batmobile. As well as these, his career includes the James Bond film THE LIVING DAYLIGHTS, 1984’s SUPERGIRL and 1978’s DEATH ON THE NILE.

There are no actual tickets. Upon making a purchase for events, the payee will be added to an attendance list and the names will be on the door.

Please note, bookings cannot be refunded, unless an event advertised here is cancelled or unless a guest becomes unavailable for it.

Sunday February 17th / 3:30pm / At Picturehouse Central, Shaftesbury Avenue, London / £17

BATMAN 30TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Following a screening of Batman, there’ll be a line-up of special guests, discussing their roles in the making of the classic superhero adventure. These will include Special Effects Supervisor John Evans (he was BAFTA-nominated for his work), Art Director Terry Ackland-Snow and its Sound Editor, Eddy Joseph. Other guests may be announced soon.

Released in 1989, it was directed by Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. Set in Gotham City, this hugely successful film sees the iconic character facing his arch enemy, The Joker.

Tickets for the payees via this website will be available from the cinema’s box office on the day of the event.

No refunds less than 48 hours before the event re tickets booked through Soundstage Events.

Tuesday March 5th / Doors at 7pm, starts at 7:30pm / £16

COSTUME DESIGNER SAMMY SHELDON DIFFER AND

PRODUCER NIK POWELL

SAMMY SHELDON DIFFER

Sammy has designed the costumes for a wide range of popular and acclaimed films. These include JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, THE IMITATION GAME, V FOR VENDETTA and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, starring Al Pacino. Her work also includes five superhero films – ANT-MAN, X-MEN: FIRST CLASS, the KICK-ASS films and HELLBOY II: THE GOLDEN ARMY. She is also the costume designer for the first two features directed by Alex Garland, EX MACHINA and Netflix film ANNIHILATION. Sammy’s first feature film was for Ridley Scott’s BLACK HAWK DOWN, soon after being an assistant costume designer on GLADIATOR. She has had three BAFTA nominations; for THE IMITATION GAME, THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and CANTERBURY TALES.

NIK POWELL

Nik Powell is one of the UK’s most respected film producers. For thirty-five years, he has been behind many classic and cult films. These include THE CRYING GAME, THE COMPANY OF WOLVES, ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS, starring David Bowie; and MONA LISA. He has often collaborated with leading director Neil Jordan. Other films that Nik has produced include SCANDAL, based on the 1960s’ Profumo affair and starring John Hurt; BACKBEAT, on the origins of the Beatles; LITTLE VOICE and Shane Meadows’ 24 7: TWENTY FOUR SEVEN. In 2005, he became the Director of the National Film and Television School. In the early 1970s, he set up Virgin Records with Richard Branson.

There are no actual tickets. Upon making a purchase for events, the payee will be added to an attendance list and the names will be on the door.

Please note, bookings cannot be refunded, unless an event advertised here is cancelled or unless a guest becomes unavailable for it.