Visit by Filmmakers Shamim Sarif and Hanan Kattan

With internationally acclaimed films such as The World Unseen (2007) and I Can’t Think Straight (2008), writer/director Shamim Sarif and producer Hanan Kattan have established a track record of creating feature films that explore the boundaries of love and human relationships across cultural, religious and gender boundaries. Through their company Enlightenment Productions, the duo are renowned for creating works that are driven by strong scripts, striking visuals and even bolder themes.

We are delighted to announce that Shamim Sarif and Hanan Kattan will be visiting the School of Arts at Brunel on Monday 27th February 2012 to discuss their work and the subject of media careers for students on the ‘FM1003 Critical Methodologies’ and the ‘FM3603 Film and TV Work Placement’ modules. Shamim and Hanan’s visit will include a screening of their acclaimed alternative rom com I Can’t Think Straight (2009), winner of critic and audience awards at film festivals in Miami, Melbourne, Vancouver, as well as being an official entrant at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Further details on the film can be found on www.enlightenment-productions.com

The screening will take place between 9am-11am in HB055 (screening theatre near the front of the Graduate School), with a discussion about the film and wider media careers between 11am-12pm in LC065.

Staff and students from all subjects across the School of Arts are warmly invited to attend. For further information on the visit please contact Xavier Mendik, Director of the Cine-Excess International Film Festival on: xavier.mendik@brunel.ac.uk