Maestro and Diva
Press Release from University of Wales College Newport
October 2001
Welsh Star and Director Film at UWCN
Welsh actor Matthew Rhys and Director Karl Francis will be filming a
programme for BBC 2 with film students from the International Film
School Wales based at the University of Wales College, Newport.
Karl Francis is directing the programme featuring Matthew Rhys which
is part of an arts educational series called Maestro and Diva. The
series will feature other Welsh artists who have been successful in
their chosen fields.
During the programme film students will take part in a masterclass
with Matthew Rhys who will discuss his career, the successes and the
struggles.
"We are delighted to work with such successful talents as Karl
Francis and Matthew Rhys," said Andrea Williams, film lecturer at
UWCN. "The International Film School Wales based at UWCN has an
excellent reputation not only in the UK but all over the world."
Former students include Kirk Jones whose popular film Waking Ned
grossed £35,000,000 at the box office and Justin Kerrigan, whose
hit film Human Traffic won eleven international awards.
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