DIRECTOR’S CUT

It’s here: the programme for the first ever DIRECTOR’S CUT.

Have a browse, get excited, and click here to find out about our inspiring panellists. 

You can also download a digital copy of our programme here. 

Entrance Hall

Check yourself in and grab a hot drink and a pastry from the foyer.

Congress Hall

Join Directors UK Chair Steve Smith as he kicks off Director’s Cut 2019. Find out more about Steve.

Congress Hall

Director Benjamin Caron takes us on a deep dive into his tenure on The Crown as we go behind the scenes on a right royal TV show. Find out more about Benjamin.

The Foyer

Grab a smoothie and an oven-baked cookie. There are demos from our friends in the Exhibitors Hall too.

Council Chamber

As the creative lead on your production, we want to help you foster a safe environment for making daring work. Join us for the launch of our industry-leading Directing Nudity and Simulated Sex Guidelines. Find out about our panel. 

Meeting Room 1

Coming from a long line of cinematographers, Adam Suschitzky delivers a masterclass on DoP collaboration. From lenses and lighting, to format and cameras, he’ll cover everything you need to know. Find out more about Adam.

Meeting Room 4

In a world where fact and fiction live in perfect discord, Nutopia dissect TV’s hottest format and our panel of experienced directors explore how the docudrama has given rise to groundbreaking storytelling on a global scale. Find out about our panel.

The Foyer

Food is served. Check out the Exhibitors Hall. Booked an appointment with Donna Thomas, Head of Legal Services? Head to Meeting Room 2. Missed out? Speak to a member of the Directors UK team and we’ll try to fit you in.

Council Chamber

Directors UK CEO Andrew Chowns leads an interactive industrial negotiations scenario. We’ll give you the tools to get the best deal, whatever the situation. Find out about our panel.

Meeting Room 1

Exploring the technological and ethical impact of the emergence of deepfakes. We hear from cross-discipline experts on how this new tech might change the way you tell stories. Find out about our panel.

Meeting Room 4

Be seen, get noticed and learn top tips and tricks for harnessing your creative identity, building your brand and mastering your own destiny. Find out about our panel.

The Foyer

Grab a cuppa before settling in for our final session. Last call to visit our friends in the Exhibitors Hall.

Congress Hall

From The Aeronauts and Wild Rose to Peaky Blinders and War & Peace, Tom Harper has directed some of the most critically acclaimed film and TV of the last decade. He joins us to talk about his influences, experiences and approach to the craft. Find out about Tom and moderator Charles Sturridge.

Congress Hall

Directors UK CEO Andrew Chowns reflects on a Director’s Cut well spent.

Marble Hall

Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world...Join ARRI and the Directors UK team for a knees-up in the Marble Hall. Play it, Sam.

DIRECTOR’S CUT is currently fully booked.