competition winners get to meet Ray Harryhausen
We asked for your stop motion animations in exchange for the chance to meet Ray Harryhausen, and we chose 2 winners.
Vanessa Smith created a skeletal dragon for her animation, and Jamie Gibbs told us a story of a domestic robot using lego.
Watch the video's here
RAY HARRYHAUSEN OPENS THE NEW EXHIBITION - MYTHS & LEGENDS - With a few friends
On June 29th, Ray Harryhausen came to the museum to open the new exhibition, Myths & Legends. Featuring his original creatures and demonstrating his life's work, it was a special day for Ray as it was also his 90th birthday.
On hand to celebrate with him were a few famous faces as well.
science fiction season at the bfi
what does it really mean to be human?
Starting in July, The BFI is hosting a two-month season that surveys the future human condition, with a substantial survey of science fiction in film and TV.
Repeatedly, the films, ranging from Siegel’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers to Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey, ask what it really means to be human.
Counted - A DOCUMENTARY PLAY ABOUT british democracy
The General Election 2010 and the nation can vote - but what does it mean to be counted?
In a country where people are more likely to vote for X - Factor than for the next Prime Minister, a documentary-play comes right to Westminster's doorstep, shedding light on why - in a world at war over democracy and in economic meltdown - so many people don't vote.
Cameraman - the life and work of jack cardiff
now showing at the bfi southbank
Cameraman illuminates a unique figure in British and international cinema: a man whose life and career are inextricably interwoven with the medium's history. Twice an Oscar-winner, Cardiff helped elevate cinematography to an art form and dazzled with his groundbreaking vision and technical wizardry.
win the chance to meet ray harryhausen and get a signed copy of his new book
To celebrate the opening of the Ray Harryhausen – Myths and Legends exhibition at the London Film Museum on June 29th 2010, we are giving one person the chance to come to the private opening on the day, meet Ray in person, and receive a signed copy of his new limited edition book “Ray Harryhausen – A Life in Pictures”.
this weekend
Fanfest at the London Film Museum
Fan Festival is proud to present their first collectors convention and signing event at the London Film Museum in County Hall.
The weekend of the 24th and 25th April 2010 will be packed with opportunities to meet some of your favourite actors and actresses from the movie industry. Stars of the British film industry will be on hand for signings among the collector’s tables and exhibition pieces on display.
14 Magnificent AFTERNOON concerts with DAZZLING imagery ON 5 SCREENS
A series of magnificent concerts in the Debating Chamber with the Chamber Ensemble of London
CINEMA RETRO LIFETIME ACHEIVMENT AWARD
- 24th April In the debating chamber
Fan Festival is proud to announce a lifetime achievement award by Cinema Retro Magazine to Sir Christopher Lee to be held in the Debating Chamber at the London Film Museum, County Hall as part of the Fan Festival Weekend on 24th and 25th April. Due to last-minute contractual obligations Sir Christopher Lee will be unable to attend, however his life-long friend Sir Roger Moore will collect the award on his behalf.
Art Masterclass
For the young artist that loves to draw, and the older professional that wants to broaden horizons, and see things with new eyes! Learn what’s needed to draw the characters you want – a look at some industry secrets and techniques. We will measure the artist’s ability and see where we need to do that little bit of extra work that will make all the difference.
Previous Events
Images from some of the previous events held at the London Film Museum, from awards ceremonies, famous faces, and red carpets, to conferences and exhibition launches.
clash of the titans arrives at the london film museum
Clash of the Titans launched in theatres on Friday 2nd April after a star studded premiere earlier in the week. As part of this launch we have been loaned 5 costumes from the film to put on display. Full costumes from Perseus, Cassiopeia and one of the Djinn are in pride of place on our Red Carpet for the next 6 weeks