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The Art of Collaboration
14 October 2024, 5:00 pm–6:30 pm
The Art of Collaboration seminar by Dieter Deswarte (Lecturer of Non-fiction Film at UCL)
Event Information
Open to
- All
Organiser
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Dr Elena Liber
Location
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Daryll Forde Seminar Room (Room 230)UCL Anthropology14 Taviton StreetLondonWC1H 0BWUnited Kingdom
An exploration of how collaborative storytelling has shaped my practice as an artist and filmmaker, evolving through connections with anthropology, personal narratives, and co-creation methods. This is exemplified in the collaborative arts projects 'A Taste of the Granville' and 'Memories of Tower Hamlets.
About the Speaker
Dieter Deswarte
Lecturer at UCL
Dieter Deswarte is a London-based filmmaker, artist, and Lecturer in Non-Fiction Film at UCL EAST, where he is currently the head of Public Anthropology. Dieter also co-founded Yarrow Films, a social enterprise that uses filmmaking to empower communities through inclusive, participatory methods. His work, known for its intimacy and cinematic beauty, has been screened at festivals worldwide, including BFI Flare, Open City Docs, Vision du Réel, Tokyo Docs, and more. His practice explores the intersections of storytelling, public engagement, and social impact.