On Saturday 21 June 2008, there will be a Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Day Conference at the University of Glamorgan, Treforest campus as part of the new South Wales Valleys Literature Development Initiative. Professor Mark Brake, originator of the ‘Science: Fiction and Culture Course’ at the University will introduce an exciting day including workshops, discussion panels and presentations from a wealth of talented authors, scriptwriters and creative artists from Wales including Jasper Fforde, Philip Gross, Tim Lebbon, Steve Lockley, Stephen Volk, Catherine Fisher, Terry Cooper and our own Louis Savy.
With Doctor Who and Torchwood both putting Wales firmly on the international sci-fi map this should prove to be an interesting and informative event. The Conference aims to attract and celebrate the creative talents of people of all ages and abilities with a variety of stimulating talks and workshops throughout the day. It will be an ideal event to showcase a particular genre of literature which is gaining ever more popularity and interest and will help to promote its enjoyment and relevance today.
The day features scintillating sessions from:
Jasper Fforde – creator of the ’New Weird’ genre of writing
Stephen Volk – Horror script writer for TV and film in the UK and USA
Steve Lockley – Horror writer
Tim Lebbon – Horror writer
Dr Dimitra Fimi – Lecturer in English Literature specifically the works of Tolkien
Rev Neil Hook – History of Sci Fi and Fantasy in Wales
Rhys Hughes – talk on Magic Realism/Readings
Louis Savy – Presentation and screening of three winners of the SCI-FI-LONDON 48 Hour Film Challenge
Rhys Hughes – OuLiPo presentation on how to write impossible stories
Andrew Cartmel – scriptwriter for Dr Who, Dark Knight and Torchwood
Sessions particularly for young people include:
Creative Sci Fi Writing with Philip Gross
Graphic Novel Character and storyboard workshop with artist and author Terry Cooper
Fantasy Fiction for children with Catherine Fisher
With tickets for just £5 this is worth the coach or train fare.
Click here to download the brochure.
For directions to the University of Glamorgan, Treforest Campus visit www.glam.ac.uk/visiting