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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.

www.thespace.uk.com

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.

Tuesday April 9th / Doors at 7pm, starts at 7:30pm / £16

FILM EDITOR MICK AUDSLEY AND

PRODUCER JAMES GAY-REES

MICK AUDSLEY

Mick Audsley is one of the most respected British film editors. He edited 2017’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, also starring Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer and Daisy Ridley. He is also the editor of Terry Gilliam’s acclaimed sci-fi film TWELVE MONKEYS and Neil Jordan’s epic INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, as well as 2015’s EVEREST. He has collaborated with director Stephen Frears on MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, DANGEROUS LIAISONS, HIGH FIDELITY, DIRTY PRETTY THING and THE SNAPPER, which he won a BAFTA for. Mick’s work also includes HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE, ALLIED and TAMARA DREWE.

JAMES GAY-REES

James Gay-Rees is the producer of some of the most acclaimed and popular documentary films in recent years. These include the most successful of all-time, AMY, directed by Asif Kapadia. He produced 2010’s BAFTA-winning SENNA, which told the story of Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, also directed by Asif, as well as Banksy’s EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP, released the same year. More recently, James produced the popular music documentary OASIS: SUPERSONIC, telling of the Gallagher brothers’ band. He also played a key role in the making of last year’s BBC series STEPHEN: THE MURDER THAT CHANGED A NATION. Other work includes RONALDO, on the legendary footballer. AMY, released in 2015 to much acclaim, about the renowned singer Amy Winehouse, of course, won an Oscar, a BAFTA and a Grammy. www.onthecorner.tv

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.