Greek Cinema book launched at King’s College, London
Greek Cinema Texts, Histories, Identities
Edited by Lydia Papadimitriou and Yannis Tzioumakis
Covering the silent era to the present, this wide-ranging collection of essays examines Greek cinema as an aesthetic, cultural, and political phenomenon with the potential to appeal to a diverse range of audiences. Using a range of methodological tools, the authors investigate the ever-shifting forms and meanings at work within Greece’s national cinema and locate it within the booming interdisciplinary study of European cinema at large. Designed for undergraduate courses in film studies, this well-researched volume fills a substantial gap in the market for critical works on Greek cinema in English.
Dr Lydia Papadimitriou is senior lecturer in Film studies at Liverpool John Moores University and author of The Greek Film Musical: A Critical and Cultural History.
Dr Yannis Tzioumakis is a lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of Liverpool and author of American Independent Cinema: An Introduction.
Ever since he burst onto the Premier League scene as a precocious, talented teenager in 2002, Wayne Rooney has rarely been out of the headlines.
After a stunning start for the club he grew up supporting with Everton, the Croxteth prodigy has gone on to become one of the most famous names in world football.
He became the youngest ever England international and goalscorer, aged just 17 in 2003, and with Manchester United he has won the Champions League trophy and four Premier League titles.
However, his controversial move from Everton FC to Manchester United in 2004 and a red card at the 2006 World Cup have also been key moments of an already fascinating career.
Married to wife Coleen, and a father to two-year-old son Kai, the 26-year-old has scored more than 100 goals for the Red Devils, and for England he enters every major international tournament as the nation’s great hope of ever-elusive glory.
Despite the worldwide fame which accompanies his talent, Wayne remains shy and down to earth off the pitch. In a world exclusive interview with JMU Journalism, the Scouse superstar shows his private side, discussing fatherhood, his passion for the city of Liverpool, and his plans for the future.
Who has influenced you most away from football? My mum and dad have always been there for me growing up. They have helped me become who and what I am today.
Who makes you laugh? Kai makes me laugh every day. He's such a character and always trying out new things. Also, I really like the comedian Chubby Brown, I've got all his DVDs and have watched them so many times.
What makes you proud to be from Liverpool? I think it has to be the people, they're so down to earth, friendly and welcoming. Also, The Beatles make me proud, I love the band and listen to their music. I went to a Paul McCartney concert held at Anfield a few years ago and got the chance to meet him, which was fantastic. And I can't forget Everton Football Club. I have supported them, along with my family, since I was born.
You always tweet about the TV show 'Celebrity Juice', have you ever thought about going on it? I've been approached to go on it, but it's not something I fancy doing. I love watching it, though, it's the highlight of a Thursday night.
Your favourite bands include Stereophonics and Oasis... did you ever have any ambition to be a rock star rather than a footballer? I think about it all the time, ha ha! Football is my first love and music a close second.
How would you feel if Kai wanted to pursue a footballing career in the future? I would support Kai in whatever he wanted to do, the one thing I would never do is push him into something.
What team are you bringing Kai up to support? Everton and Man United. He comes to Old Trafford to watch me play but I would love to take him to Goodison sometime in the near future to watch Everton, like my dad did with me.
Has he started kicking a ball yet? Yeah, he's been kicking a ball for a while, he's left-footed. I enjoy having a kickaround with him in the garden.
Did you get involved with changing nappies? When I had to, ha! No, I did help out, but Coleen did most of the nappy changing. It takes getting used to at first but now I do it all the time.
How would you describe yourself as a parent? I am the stricter one out of me and Coleen. I am caring and fun.
Would you like more children? Yes, I'd love more children in the future. I love being a dad and would like Kai to have a brother or sister.
Would you like to be a football manager at the end of your career? Yeah, I would. I love football so when I finish playing I would like to still be involved in it somehow and a manager would be my first choice.
NIGHT OF THE LIVING SHORTS -
WEDNESDAY 14TH DECEMBER
Liverpool Screen School, in conjunction with the CUC (Contemporary Urban Centre) presents ‘Night of the Living Shorts’, an evening of short film screenings, curated by John Maxwell, filmmaker and lecturer in screenwriting at LSS.
CONFIRMED LIST THUS FAR (NOT IN SCREENING ORDER):
DONER KEBAB PART VAMPIRE LITTLE MAN WAVING AT TRAINS (starring Pete Postlethwaite) SURVIVOR PESCI
More films coming soon!
Tickets are free, but limited and going fast, so please book via: http://livingshorts.eventbrite.com When and where: Time: 8 – 10pm Date: 14th December Venue: CUC Parliament Street (opposite Cains Brewery) L1 0BS Liverpool United Kingdom
Liverpool Screen School graduates rebranding the city
Liverpool is in the midst of a major creative rebrand, it’s liverpool, i’m liverpool, and two Liverpool Screen School graduates are at the heart of the campaign.
Phil Halpin and Owen Cotterell formed Mocha.tv in 2000, after graduating in Media Professional Studies, and Mocha were selected to produce the film that is a cornerstone of the current it’s liverpool, i’m liverpool campaign. This campaign is the first expression of the emerging Liverpool Plan which is an unprecedented collaboration of private and public sector stakeholders to create and resource opportunities to build on the city’s renaissance as a great place to live, work, invest, study and visit. It concentrates on activities that provide a significant, transformational impact on Liverpool’s visitor economy, potential for investment, business activities or quality of life.
Phil Halpin explained, "We got a fantastic brief from Aurora Media and Liverpool Vision. They wanted us to create a film about Liverpool which challenged preconceived ideas and stereotypes about the city, they left it open for us to make a film which reflected our take on the place. We deliberately left out The Beatles, the Liver Birds and the two football clubs, all too often these are seen as the only things that define Liverpool but the place has so much more to offer that never gets a look in. This film was an opportunity for people to discover its secrets, feel its passions and live its life.
The film has had over 15,000 hits and loads of positive feedback, which is pretty good for a piece of place marketing."
Judith Jones, Director of Liverpool Screen School commented,
“I’m delighted that Mocha are receiving such a great response to their film, as it is a beautiful portrayal of the lesser-known elements of the city. That Owen and Phil chose to stay in Liverpool after graduating and to set up Mocha.tv here is testament to the appeal that Liverpool has, as a creative city and a great place for graduates to develop their own companies and careers.”
Mocha’s film for it’s liverpool, i’m liverpool can be viewed here:
‘deconstructing voices’ returns to Liverpool!
On Sunday 16th October, Liverpool Screen School’s ‘deconstructing voices’ will return to Liverpool as part of the Bluecoat’s Chapter & Verse Literature Festival.
Originally conceived for Liverpool’s ‘Light Night’, and following on from a performance this summer as part of the ‘Not Part Of’ festival in Manchester, the School and all the performers are looking forward to returning with a bigger and better performance back in Liverpool.
'deconstructing voices' is a unique collaboration in sample culture, mixing live poetry with VJ, screen and digital technologies. The words - all based on the theme of 'place' - are read live by the poets but have also been, and are during the performance, filmed and mixed (in a style influenced by the rave culture of the 80s and Russian Constructivism) with music and images. No two performances are ever the same but each is a unique way of performing poetry which honours the language and intention of serious poets but also engages the audience in a vital and imaginative way. The performance brings together a unique blend of expertise from established artists and performers working alongside emerging creative talent.
Judith Jones, Director of the Liverpool Screen School commented, ‘The Screen School is really pleased to support ‘deconstructing voices’, especially as it returns to Liverpool. The project has grown from small beginnings, conceived as a one-off performance, to a whole new collaboration, involving staff and students from across the School. The enthusiasm and dedication of all the staff and students involved has given ‘deconstructing voices’ an amazing momentum, and we anticipate it growing from here, possibly to an international scale.’
The Screen School is particularly pleased to be able to contribute to the fourth Chapter & Verse Literature Festival, which presents a breadth of literature which will appeal to all those interested in the power of the word, spoken, written, reported and performed. Over five days, there are more than 35 events as well as offsite projects, making this year’s festival as packed and diverse as ever. For a full list of events go to www.thebluecaot.org.uk
deconstructing voices 12.30 – 2pm Sunday 16th October 2011 at the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
This event is free and suitable for all ages – no need to book, just drop in!
BAFTA nomination for Liverpool Screen School graduate
This summer saw success for Malath Abbas, a graduate of Liverpool Screen School, and his team, ‘Evolved Ape’, as one of the 3 winners of Dare to be Digital, also gaining the team a BAFTA nomination.
Malath Abbas - Screen School graduate
With applications from over 70 universities worldwide, just 15 teams were selected to compete in Dare to be Digital, and the teams spent 9 weeks over the summer at Abertay University, developing a prototype video game, and receiving mentoring from industry experts throughout. The competition culminated in the showcasing event, ‘Dare ProtoPlay’, where both games industry professionals and the public played the games and the three finalists were announced.
Malath commented, “I’m absolutely ecstatic and really proud of the final product and the whole team.” He added, “All the hard, hard work has paid off.”
Winning £2,500 as one of the 3 finalists, Malath’s team, Evolved Ape, now go on to compete for the BAFTA ‘Ones to Watch’ award, which will be presented at the British Academy Video Games Awards in London in March 2012.
