25th March at BU - Masterclass with Gary Kurtz Producer of Star Wars followed by BSMA Networking Drinks

The Academy Masterclass Season Presents: STAR WARS producer Gary Kurtz  Twice Oscar-nominated film producer Gary Kurtz started out as a camera assistant and, in an extraordinary career spanning almost 50 years to date, has made some of the highest-grossing films of all time.

Yet he started his career working with cult film makers such as Roger Corman and Monte Hellman, including ultra low-budget projects such as the original THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, before going to work with some of the leading directors in the industry including Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.

His producing credits include: AMERICAN GRAFFITI, STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, DARK CRYSTAL and RETURN TO OZ. Gary was also instrumental in setting up the world-renowned special effects company Industrial Light & Magic.

When: Thursday 25th March, from 4.00 pm

Where: Allesbrook Lecture Theatre - BU

Followed by networking and drinks...
Come for a drink and a bite to eat, then network with Gary Kurtz, the Academy team and film and media students, and staff from both BU and AUCB.

Where: The Loft (next to Dylans), BU

This Masterclass and Networking Evening is organised by the Bournemouth Skillset Screen and Media Academy.  Charge free attendance for students and staff (please collect a ticket from the Academy Office in Weymouth House WG01 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to be added to our guest list.