Climate Stories is an online masterclass exploring the environmental ethos of BFI NETWORK funded short film Salt Water Town.
We’ll be in conversation with the film’s award-winning writer-director, Dan Thorburn and will chat about how environmental considerations can play out both in front of and behind the camera. Salt Water Town is available to watch on YouTube now.
Whether you’re thinking about submitting to our DIY Filmmaking Challenge: Environment or you’re just curious about environmentalism in film, this session is an ideal introduction to climate-conscious storytelling.
Join us from 12:00 – 13:00 on Tuesday 19 September.
Dan Thorburn is an award-winning writer and director from the North of England. Originally a painter, he studied at Central Saint Martins School of Art in London where he transitioned his practice into film. He has directed a range of successful short films, gaining recognition from festivals worldwide, was part of Screen Yorkshire’s inaugural FLEX programme, is a member of BAFTA Connect and won the Sony Future Filmmaker Award 2023.
He is currently working with producers Chris Hees and Millie Marsh on his debut feature, Barfly, which picked up the Best Project Award at Galway Film Market 2023. Alongside this, Dan is attached to direct feature film In His Place, which is being written by Anthony Fletcher (Censor) and produced by Mother Films.
