@nthsydcentre IN CONVERSATION: RUSSELL BOYD, CINEMATOGRAPHER ON THE MAKING OF GALLIPOLI & AUSTRALIAN FILM IN THE 70s Russell Boyd tells a story of great adventure when cast, crew and many kilos of equipment race against time and security to capture the iconic pyramid shot for Peter Weir’s acclaimed filmGallipoli . Join Russell Boyd, awarded cinematographer as he shares on–set stories from the making of Gallipoli, the historical events that informed the film and how the film may never have been made if it hadn’t been for the revival of the Australian film industry in the 70s. Russell Boyd’s career as a cinematographer came to prominence for his work on Picnic at Hanging Rock. Since then Russell has worked alongside Peter Weir on numerous films includingGallipoli , The Year of Living Dangerously and Master and Commander, plus worked as the Cinematographer on scores of films includingPrisoners of the Sun, Tin Cup and Dr. Dolittle. Focussing on Gallipoli, Russell plays clips from the film and shares his personal stories and anecdotes where we discover there was a significant amount of activity going on off-screen as well as on-screen. During the talk Russell looks at what contributed to the revival of the Australian film industry in the 70s acknowledging funding from the Federal and State Film Commissions and tips his hat to the exceptional list of talented young film directors Date: Fri 20 Mar including Peter Weir, Gillian Armstrong, Bruce Beresford, Fred Schepisi, Stephen Wallace and Time: 6:30–8:00pm later Phillip Noyce who took the opportunity to Cost: develop and practise their craft. Light refreshments Location: North Sydney provided. Community Centre Bookings recommended.

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