Composing for Film with Jan Preston - Wellington

Join musician and one of New Zealand’s first women film composers Jan Preston (Home By Christmas, My Year With Helen) for a fun in-depth exploration into the role of the film composer, music and dramaturgy, and how this can make or break films. Using examples from her award-winning work and others she will delve into:

·    What can music add to screen stories?

·    How does the composer interpret the director’s brief?

·    How does the composer invent unique music for different genres of film?

·    Is it the same process for all genres such as big budget action drama, intimate arthouse or comedy?

Jan Preston is an award-winning film composer who has composed music for hundreds of films and TV shows for more than 40 years. Some of her compositions have included the theme to Australian Story, the ABC drama series Bastard Boys and documentary series Australian Dynasties and, closer to home, the critically acclaimed films Home By Christmas and My Year With Helen.  As one of New Zealand’s first female composers she was also the musical director for Red Mole Theatre Troupe and has composed music for Limbs dance group. 

Date:         Wednesday 6 November

Time:         6-8pm (6:00pm drinks for a 6:30pm start)                                 

Location:    129 Park Rd, Miramar, Wellington

WIFT members free; non-members $20 cash; includes wine and nibbles.