‘Sherwood’ Writer James Graham to Deliver MacTaggart Lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival – Global Bulletin
LECTURE
British writer James Graham will deliver this year’s flagship James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival, supported by Screen Scotland. Graham, known for his sharp political insights and popular dramas, has made significant contributions to stage, television and film.
His works include the BAFTA-winning “Sherwood,” which returns to BBC later this year, and the acclaimed “Quiz.” On stage, he brought “Dear England” to the West End, adapted “Tammy Faye” for Broadway and reimagined “Boys from the Blackstuff.” Graham’s political narratives include “Brexit: An Uncivil War” and “Coalition.”
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In his lecture, Graham will discuss TV drama’s role in shaping political discourse and social justice. He will emphasize the importance of diverse representation in media, particularly working-class voices, and explore the future of public service broadcasting in a changing cultural landscape.
FESTIVAL MOVEMENT
Anupama Chopra has stepped down as director of the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) Mumbai Film Festival after helming it from 2015 to 2023. She hands over the role to filmmaker, archivist and director of Film Heritage Foundation, Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, who will serve as interim festival director. Chopra will stay on as an active board member of MAMI.
Dungarpur directed the acclaimed documentaries “Celluloid Man” (2012), “The Immortals” (2015) and “CzechMate: In Search of Jirí Menzel” (2018). He is also known for his pioneering restoration efforts with his foundation’s “Thamp,” “Ishanou” and “Manthan” all selected for Cannes Classics and “Maya Miriga” at the upcoming Il Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival in Bologna.
Chopra said: “My journey with MAMI has been an incredible one. The festival has grown from strength to strength, and it’s been a privilege to be part of this adventure. I believe it is now time to entrust the reins to the capable hands of Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. I look forward to supporting him as he continues to build the festival and year round program consistently and steadily.”
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