Wednesday 30th Jan 2002
ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts)
London 6.30-8.30 pm




In tribute to a master storyteller and man of great vision and imagination SCI-FI-LONDON presents this first annual debate on science fiction.

A panel discussion looking at whether stories and ideas in science fiction literature transfer to science fiction film.

Is the movie as rich as the book? Do the effects, explosions and big-name stars obscure the message?

Are the mediums incompatible? Does film ruin a great book? Which mediocre books became great movies?

Filmmakers, authors and commentators discuss why a “silk purse” novel can become a “sow’s ear” movie.

Speakers include:
KIM NEWMAN- Author, Critic and film guru (website)
BRIAN JOHNSON - Special effects guru (Alien, Aliens, Star Wars Ep5, Dragonslayer) (imdb)
ANNE GAY - Author, Psychotherapist, editor of online sci-fi mag SFZ (website)
DOUG NAYLOR - Writer and co-creator of Red Dwarf (website)
JIM SWALLOW - Author and screenwriter for ST:Voyager and Enterprise.

Chair:
ANDY SAWYER - Course director MA in Science Fiction Studies (Uni of Liverpool), Reviews Editor of FOUNDATION the Int'l Review of Science Fiction, Science Fiction Collection Librarian (Uni of Liverpool) (website)

A question and answer session will follow the main debate. Followed by a feature film presentation (TBA)

 

Tickets £8.00 (includes £1.50 day membership to the ICA. Members £6.50)
Book now, call the ICA box office on 020 7930 3647.