Hollywood comes to Luton: John Stevenson
An extraordinary opportunity to discover more about the blockbuster film industry! Producer John Stevenson (Shrek, Kung Fu Panda) joins us live-streamed from Hollywood.
The evening will be presented in person by TV and radio presenter Andrew Eborn, who will be talking to John Stevenson about his experience in the film industry, including worldwide blockbusters Shrek, Shrek 2, Kung Fu Panda and film classics The Muppets and The Dark Crystal.
This interactive experience is an ideal opportunity for film buffs, trainee producers and anyone interested in film to gain insightful industry knowledge, and to get inspiration for their future careers and professional development. It’s also a great experience for film geeks and anyone who just loves film and wants to know more about the behind-the-scenes work and delve into the world of Hollywood!
When you book your ticket you will have an opportunity to submit a question for John Stevenson to answer on the evening.
Bring your friends, colleagues and peers and have an opportunity to chat and network in the cafe after the discussion.
“I am looking forward to joining my good friend Andrew Eborn and you all at the Hat Factory to share and discuss my experiences as a film director. I have previously visited the University and have seen Luton’s potential for becoming a creative hub built upon its history, its creative talent and its road, rail and airport links" - John Stevenson
This event is a Masterclass Cambridge and Octopus TV Co. Production, in association with The Culture Trust Luton
Ask John Stevenson A Question
Click here to submit a question to John Stevenson.
Please note, we will try our best to answer as many questions as possible. All questions will be screened in advance and selected by host Andrew Eborn - if your question is selected, you will be notified in advance, to give you the opportunity to ask that question directly to John Stevenson via a microphone in our studio. Some questions may not be asked, depending on the capacity and the amount of submissions we have.
About the creatives
John Stevenson - Guest
John Stevenson has over four decades of experience in TV and film production starting at the Henson Company on projects such as the Muppets and The Dark Crystal.
Stevenson directed “Kung Fu Panda” with Mark Osborne, which grossed over $600 million worldwide and spawned two sequels.
In 2009 Stevenson was nominated for an Academy Award with Mark Osborne, and both won the Annie for best direction of an animated feature. Prior to the release of “Kung Fu Panda”, Stevenson held the post of Head of Story at PDI/DreamWorks serving as story artist for the worldwide blockbusters “Shrek”, “Shrek 2” and “Madagascar.” A core member of PDI/DreamWorks’ creative review committee, Stevenson had input on a variety of projects and additionally has worked as a storyboard artist and character designer for DreamWorks/PDI’s “Antz,” Pixar’s “Toy Story 2”. Most recently Stevenson directed “Sherlock Gnomes” for Paramount and MGM, a sequel to the 2011 hit “Gnomeo and Juliet”. John is currently developing an animated feature with Matt Wilson (Monsterpocalypse) and Kinetic Media as well as an animated series with Axis Studios.
Andrew Eborn - Host
Andrew Eborn has a background as a renowned international media lawyer. Andrew is a TV and Radio presenter with extensive experience as an event host both in the UK and internationally.
John Gough - Producer
John Gough is an entertainment television format specialist. John has executive produced for the BBC, ITV, and Channel 5. Internationally John has executive produced and acted as a flying producer on his own formats for broadcasters in 25 countries worldwide.
Through his company MASTER CLASS CAMBRIDGE John draws upon his experience and high-level TV industry UK and international contacts to assist in the creation and development of entertainment TV formats for a range of clients.
John also produces bespoke entertainment and business-based events that showcase renowned off-screen talent. A focus upon the executives and industry practitioners behind the camera with an emphasis upon understanding and learning about the best practices in the creative industries.
