In an era of social networking, texting and 'always-on'smartphone culture, the way we access and consume our entertainment is rapidly evolving. To coincide with the launch of Varoom 18: The Entertainment Issue at Foyles Gallery in London on June 14, three distinguished panellists from different areas of the industry will discuss illustration work, that in the age of 'fast food' media has taken the idea of entertainment in bold new directions. The debate is chaired by Varoom's editor, John O'Reilly.
The panellists are:
Emma Hayley – publisherEmma is Director of SelfMadeHero, a new independent publishing company specialising in original graphic novels, who aims ''to create a publishing house relevant in the 21st century, developing new inspirational concepts and publishing across multi-platforms.''
SelfMadeHero's latest books include a version of Freud's classic case study, The Wolf Man, and When David Lost His Voice, a personal account of a family dealing with a father's battle with cancer.
Grant Orchard – filmmakerGrant is the director of animated short film 'Morning Stroll' which received both Oscar and BAFTA nominations, and won the Jury Prize at Sundance. This hugely successful interpretation of a story in a collection edited by Paul Auster about a chicken going for a walk, was entirely self-funded by Studio AKA, an animated production company whose clients include Guinness, BBC, and Lloyds TSB.
Adam Simpson – illustratorWith its five different covers representing each of the Best Film nominees, the BAFTA Film Awards 2011 brochure is now a highly desirable and collectible item. Adam who created the iconic images talks about the project's intense deadlines and how to slow down and encapsulate a movie into a still, single image.
Admission is free, but pre-booking required. For booking please email events at foyles.co.uk
The Foyles Gallery, Third Floor113 – 119 Charing Cross Rd London, WC2H 0EBTime: 18.30
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