In Conversation
Paul Lashmar in conversation with....
for review:http://bookspicsandblues.blogspot.com/
As part of the Bridport Film Festival Paul Lashmar will be taking a Q&A session on whistleblowing followng a showing of The Informant! at 14.00 on Friday 9 April at BAC in Bridport.
Paul chaired a panel discussion Reporting the financial crisis at the Centre for Investigative Journalism summer school on Sunday 19th July 2009 at City University. Panellists: Ann Pettifor – author of ‘The First World’s coming Debt Crisis’ (2006) Tony Hillier – Chairman of Stauffenberg Capital
'Narco Wars - Can the war be won?'
Paul chaired this panel discussion at the Frontline Club on Wed 15 July 2008.
Panel:
Mike Trace, former deputy drugs czar
David Raynes, former senior Customs executive
Danny Cushlick of Transform
(Click above to view video)
Media Talk: Predicting the Crash
Thu 6th November, 7.30pm
Chaired by Paul Mason (BBC)
Paul Lashmar (CIJ)
Gillian Tett (Financial Times)
Ann Pettifor (author of The Coming First World Debt Crisis)
Location: 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ
In association with the CIJ
(click on above to see video)
November 6, 2008
Chris Morris
Satirist, Comic Writer and Actor
The Media School - Weymouth House - Bournemouth University
6-30pm - Tues March 6th 2007
Chris Morris is perhaps most well known for his satires on the conventions of TV broadcasting ( The Day to Day and Brass Eye) and the device of "tricking celebrities and politicians into throwing their support behind public awareness campaigns for made-up issues that were often absurd or surreal in the extreme (such as a designer drug called 'cake' and an elephant with its trunk stuck up its anus).…..
Singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg made an appearance at the Bridport LIVE literary festival, to promote his new book, The Progressive Patriot - A Search For Belonging, writes Zoe Bevis. The new work, part polemic, part biography, examines questions of national identity and belonging in modern Britain.In a discussion with journalist Paul Lashmar, Billy Bragg talked about the need for a set of English values and reminds us of the significance of fairness in British history. To a full audience, Bragg deliberated on the positives of a multi-cultural Britain saying that today 'to be British is to be 'other'. Inspiring the listeners to become involved in local and national politics, he talked about his rediscovery of family and local history and why listening to Simon and Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair' was his first patriotic experience. At a time when the government is resorting to ID cards in increased 'big brother-esque' activities, Bragg also reminded us that this country has been built on people's defiance of unjust authority. This was an interesting talk covering important issues, and something that members of the Youth Page were glad they attended.
www.bridport-arts.com
Wessex Media Group -
Electric Palace, Bridport
Tuesday 27th September 2005
In the first of a new series of Wessex Media Group Event, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his business partner Andrew Palmer of Keo Films gave an early evening seminar at the Palace Cinema in Bridport on Tuesday 27th September.
With many series of 'River Cottage' under their belts. Hugh and Andrew told of the triumphs and tribulations of taking a spark of an idea all the way through to the status of a well regarded brand.
Hugh started off the seminar explaining how River Cottage concept had started back in 1999. Hugh had decided to move, at least part of the week, to the country. With the discovery of River Cottage at Slape Manor some 6 miles north of Bridport, a bigger idea emerged.
Andrew explained that concept emerged piecemeal and the two did not really realise they had a brand until their now business associate Rob Lovell suggested setting up a website to "exploit the brand possibilities."
Hugh talked about River Cottage from the point of view of someone whose life and lifestyle was under the scrutiny of the camera. He said there had been very real family decisions to make about 'downshifting' and making West Dorset a permanent home.
Andrew and Hugh said that, although Keo Films has had a regular series with River Cottage and many diverse commissions, life as a medium sized independent could still be tough.
Andrew Palmer said that Keo Films would be happy to work with individuals and small companies with good ideas.
Hugh and Andrew answered a wide range questions from Chairman Paul Lashmar and members of the audience.
Andrew Palmer said he now felt there were now many advantages to being based regional. He would like to move to West Dorset but was unable to do so because of family arrangements.
Wessex Media Group chairman Gordon Cooper opened the evening, well attended by TV professionals and other interested parties. In keeping with the River Cottage and Wessex Media Group ethos food and drink for the event was locally produced.
This year there will be a six part retrospective River Cottage series and two new films.
A large and distinctive 1920s Cinema, The Palace, closed in 1998. New owner Peter Hitchin is refurbishing the building and intends to use it for a wide range of events including film and television launches.
for review:http://bookspicsandblues.blogspot.com/
As part of the Bridport Film Festival Paul Lashmar will be taking a Q&A session on whistleblowing followng a showing of The Informant! at 14.00 on Friday 9 April at BAC in Bridport.
Paul chaired a panel discussion Reporting the financial crisis at the Centre for Investigative Journalism summer school on Sunday 19th July 2009 at City University. Panellists: Ann Pettifor – author of ‘The First World’s coming Debt Crisis’ (2006) Tony Hillier – Chairman of Stauffenberg Capital
'Narco Wars - Can the war be won?'
Paul chaired this panel discussion at the Frontline Club on Wed 15 July 2008.
Panel:
Mike Trace, former deputy drugs czar
David Raynes, former senior Customs executive
Danny Cushlick of Transform
(Click above to view video)
Media Talk: Predicting the Crash
Thu 6th November, 7.30pm
Chaired by Paul Mason (BBC)
Paul Lashmar (CIJ)
Gillian Tett (Financial Times)
Ann Pettifor (author of The Coming First World Debt Crisis)
Location: 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ
In association with the CIJ
(click on above to see video)
November 6, 2008
Chris Morris
Satirist, Comic Writer and Actor
The Media School - Weymouth House - Bournemouth University
6-30pm - Tues March 6th 2007
Chris Morris is perhaps most well known for his satires on the conventions of TV broadcasting ( The Day to Day and Brass Eye) and the device of "tricking celebrities and politicians into throwing their support behind public awareness campaigns for made-up issues that were often absurd or surreal in the extreme (such as a designer drug called 'cake' and an elephant with its trunk stuck up its anus).…..
Billy Bragg
Bridport Arts Centre November 2006Singer-songwriter and political activist Billy Bragg made an appearance at the Bridport LIVE literary festival, to promote his new book, The Progressive Patriot - A Search For Belonging, writes Zoe Bevis. The new work, part polemic, part biography, examines questions of national identity and belonging in modern Britain.In a discussion with journalist Paul Lashmar, Billy Bragg talked about the need for a set of English values and reminds us of the significance of fairness in British history. To a full audience, Bragg deliberated on the positives of a multi-cultural Britain saying that today 'to be British is to be 'other'. Inspiring the listeners to become involved in local and national politics, he talked about his rediscovery of family and local history and why listening to Simon and Garfunkel's 'Scarborough Fair' was his first patriotic experience. At a time when the government is resorting to ID cards in increased 'big brother-esque' activities, Bragg also reminded us that this country has been built on people's defiance of unjust authority. This was an interesting talk covering important issues, and something that members of the Youth Page were glad they attended.
www.bridport-arts.com
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Kill It, Eat It, Film It - Inside the River CottageWessex Media Group -
Electric Palace, Bridport
Tuesday 27th September 2005
In the first of a new series of Wessex Media Group Event, Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall and his business partner Andrew Palmer of Keo Films gave an early evening seminar at the Palace Cinema in Bridport on Tuesday 27th September.
With many series of 'River Cottage' under their belts. Hugh and Andrew told of the triumphs and tribulations of taking a spark of an idea all the way through to the status of a well regarded brand.
Hugh started off the seminar explaining how River Cottage concept had started back in 1999. Hugh had decided to move, at least part of the week, to the country. With the discovery of River Cottage at Slape Manor some 6 miles north of Bridport, a bigger idea emerged.
Andrew explained that concept emerged piecemeal and the two did not really realise they had a brand until their now business associate Rob Lovell suggested setting up a website to "exploit the brand possibilities."
Hugh talked about River Cottage from the point of view of someone whose life and lifestyle was under the scrutiny of the camera. He said there had been very real family decisions to make about 'downshifting' and making West Dorset a permanent home.
Andrew and Hugh said that, although Keo Films has had a regular series with River Cottage and many diverse commissions, life as a medium sized independent could still be tough.
Andrew Palmer said that Keo Films would be happy to work with individuals and small companies with good ideas.
Hugh and Andrew answered a wide range questions from Chairman Paul Lashmar and members of the audience.
Andrew Palmer said he now felt there were now many advantages to being based regional. He would like to move to West Dorset but was unable to do so because of family arrangements.
Wessex Media Group chairman Gordon Cooper opened the evening, well attended by TV professionals and other interested parties. In keeping with the River Cottage and Wessex Media Group ethos food and drink for the event was locally produced.
This year there will be a six part retrospective River Cottage series and two new films.
A large and distinctive 1920s Cinema, The Palace, closed in 1998. New owner Peter Hitchin is refurbishing the building and intends to use it for a wide range of events including film and television launches.
