Film Studies with Dr Julia Wagner

New course, new booking link! https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/000/HO00009854/politics-protest-and-propaganda

Politics, Protest and Propaganda Six weeks on Tuesdays from, 15th October – 19th November 7-9 pm The course will take place in the Community Room at Crouch End Picturehouse Course Leader: Dr Julia Wagner This 6-week short course will explore the styles, movements and persuasive techniques of political films, fr

**New course now open for booking**
Politics, Protest & Propaganda: Exploring Cine’s Power of Persuasion

6 week short course, Tuesday evenings at the Picturehouse Crouch End
From October 15th 2019

Booking here:
https://www.picturehouses.com/film/politics-protest-and-propaganda

Picturehouses - Film information for Politics, Protest and Propaganda Picturehouse Cinemas are located in city centres and are architecturally unique venues that provide café bars, restaurants and live events alongside the traditional movie-going experience.

I'm very happy to announce you can BOOK NOW for the Jewish Film short course running at JW3, Wednesday mornings from 25 April. You can now book here: https://www.jw3.org.uk/event/film-studies-jewish-film #.WqfVPWZ0dE5

Hope to see you there!

Film Studies: Jewish Film | JW3 For film fans, culture lovers and absolute beginners! Lectures in JW3’s boutique cinema include clips and discussion. Jewish Film (weeks 1-5): Including classic Hollywood; Holocaust films; Israeli cinema; schlemiels and comediennes.

Next Monday I'll be in conversation with director Tony Britten at the world premiere of Through Lotte's Lens - see you there! http://phoenixcinema.co.uk/PhoenixCinema.dll/WhatsOn?Film=11097751

World Premiere: Through Lotte's Lens + Director Q&A - Phoenix Cinema Mon 12 Mar

Good news for film fans and culture lovers! Film Studies courses will be running again at JW3 on Wednesday mornings 10am-12pm, 25 April - 4 July.

Courses: JEWISH FILM and PROTEST & PROPAGANDA

Booking will be available in March, but in the meantime save the dates if you're interested, and get in touch with me directly to be first to be notified when booking goes live. More info: https://juliawagnerfilm.com/film-studies/

Film Studies FILM STUDIES at JW3 London For film fans, culture lovers and absolute beginners! Coming soon! Film Studies short courses, April – July 2018 Email me to register your interest and if you& #821…

Coming soon: news on upcoming Film Studies courses!

Happy New Year!
I'm kicking off 2018 with an event at the Phoenix Cinema this Sunday, 7 January at 5.15pm
REMEMEBR BAGHDAD documentary screening and Q&A with director Fiona Murphy and contributor Edwin Shuker. It's a beautiful, fascinating and thought provoking insight into the Jewish community of Iraq.
Only a few seats left so book now if you'd like to come.
http://phoenixcinema.co.uk/PhoenixCinema.dll/WhatsOn?Film=10745381

Remember Baghdad + Q&A - Phoenix Cinema Remember Baghdad is the untold story of Iraq, an unmissable insight into how the country developed from a completely new perspective - through the eyes of the Jews who lived there for 2,600 years until only a generation ago. “Jews, Muslims, Christians – we were all Iraqis – it was para...

I'll be at the PictureHouse Crouch End on Monday evening for a Q&A with director Fiona Murphy, following screening of brilliant new documentary, REMEMBER BAGHDAD. Just a few seats left so book now! https://www.ourscreen.com/film/Remember-Baghdad

Remember Baghdad Remember Baghdad is the untold story of Iraq, an unmissable insight into how the country developed through the eyes of the Jews, Iraq’s first wave of refugees. From picnics on the Tigris and royal balls, to hangings, imprisonment and escape, moving individual stories take us from past to present u...

Booking now open for Film Studies at JW3! https://www.jw3.org.uk/event/film-studies #.WbEK_MaZNE6

Film Studies | JW3

I'm delighted that Film Studies will be coming to JW3 in October 2017!

The very successful 8-week introductory course, exploring the history, culture and styles of cinema, will be held in the lovely boutique cinema at JW3 on Wednesday mornings.

More info here: https://www.jw3.org.uk/event/film-studies #.WVTNzlKZNE4

Film Studies | JW3

I'm buzzing for tomorrow's new short course: Propaganda, Protest & Politics!

New short course in Film Studies now booking - last few places left!
PROPAGANDA, PROTEST AND POLITICS
Starts 6 June, 5 week course on Tuesday mornings. How to book + more info: https://juliawagnerfilm.com/film-studies/

Last chance to book for the Italian Cinema short course which starts tomorrow - and I'm really looking forward to it! https://juliawagnerfilm.com/film-studies/

Film Studies Still from La dolce vita (Federico Fellini, 1960) Introduction to Film Studies at the Phoenix Cinema I am currently teaching a Film Studies course for adults, hosted by the Phoenix Cinema,…

Film lovers! It's the last day to catch the Early Bird offer! So sign-up now, and spread the word to family and friends who might be interested. Looking forward to seeing you there!
https://juliawagnerfilm.com/film-studies/

Film Studies with Dr Julia Wagner updated their website address.

It's here! Flyer with details for the Summer term courses - please share widely and sign up! Looking forward to teaching the new courses soon. And be quick - extended early bird offer ends this Friday!

Course outline and more details: https://juliawagnerfilm.com/film-studies/

Testimonials are here!
If you're considering signing up for the Summer Term of Film Studies, check out these kind words from course participants:

“The whole thing has been fun & informative with a nice group.”

“Covering the history of cinema in just eight sessions presented Julia Wagner with an immense choice in the weekly topics and illustrative materials used. These were intelligently selected to generate both interest and engagement.”

“Julia maintained balance and pace by adroitly chairing group discussions and it was a pleasure to learn so much in the historic venue of the Phoenix cinema. I shall definitely be signing up for further courses.”

“Julia has provided an overview of the history of cinema in just a few lessons, balancing being informative with keeping a light and informal approach, assuring audience participation but also effectively moderating discussions. It is not easy to get the right balance between information and entertainment while addressing these topics, but she managed to keep our attention throughout the course.”

"Julia is very dedicated, intelligent, and professional. She has high interpersonal skills and I truly recommend her.”

Booking now open!
SUMMER TERM 2017

Film Studies with Dr Julia Wagner at the Phoenix Cinema, N2
Tuesdays 10.30am-12pm plus fortnightly screenings at midday

A. MADE IN ITALY: ITALIAN CINEMA’S GOLDEN AGE
25 April. Style and substance: How Italian cinema took the world by storm
2 May. Focus on postwar neorealism. + screening
9 May. Masculinity and femininity in Italian Cinema
16 May. Antonioni: Aesthetics and alienation. + screening
23 May. Fellini: Fantasy and memory

Half term 30 May

B. PROPAGANDA, PROTEST AND POLITICS AT THE MOVIES
6 June. Persuasion and resistance: Newsreel, documentary and fiction films in wartimes
13 June. Comedy and horror: Exploring political allegory in genre films. + screening
20 June. Politicians on film: The styles, subjects and appeal of political biopics
27 June. Rights, fights and minority voices: How films represent political struggle and raise consciousness. + screening
4 July. Exposé and outrage: How do subversive documentaries probe and expose people in power?

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FEES
*Early bird offer until 1st April*
£250 for full course (full price £270)
£140 for half-course (full price £150)

To book your place, please email me: [email protected]

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News on the Summer term course is coming very soon!

It's a wrap! The first 8-week Introduction to Film Studies course at the Phoenix Cinema concluded today - but there is good news! The course will continue, beginners and newcomers will be very welcome - more details coming very soon. Watch this space!

Course outline now available!

Here are week-by-week details of the Introduction to Film Studies course: Exploring the history, style and culture of cinema

Each lecture includes clips and discussion, plus monthly full-length screenings.

Week 1: The Marvellous Birth of Cinema
Week 2: Art and Ideology in German and Soviet Cinema (+ screening)
Week 3: The Golden Age of Hollywood: Studios and Genres
Week 4: European Post-War Movements: Neorealism and the New Wave
Week 5: The Rise of Feminist Filmmakers (+ screening)
Week 6: Blockbusters, World Cinema and VHS
Week 7: Dogme and Documentary: Independent Cinema Movements (+ screening)
Week 8: Digital Cinema and New Technologies

I'm nearly ready for the first lecture of the term! I'm buzzing just thinking about it and enjoying getting my slides ready. See you there on Jan.17th!
Get in touch to sign up, very limited spaces still available

January is here! I'm looking forward to kicking off the new year with the all new Introduction to Film Studies Course. There are a very limited number of spaces left so reserve your place now! Direct message me for details of how to sign up. Bring on January 17 2017!

New testimonial from Dr Noèlia Díaz Vicedo:
"If you are interested in learning about film...this is your course, you could not learn from a better professional than Dr. Julia Wagner."

Spaces are filling up so book now to avoid disappointment! Full course details below, you can message me to find out how to sign up.

Looking forward to bringing the Introduction to Film Studies course to you

Student testimonial, Oct. 2016:
"Her positive and constructive approach helped me to build my confidence… Julia is very dedicated, intelligent, and professional. She has high interpersonal skills and I truly recommend her."

Some very kind words from Dr Eylem Atakav, Senior Lecturer in Film and Television Studies at the University of East Anglia:

"I’ve had the privilege to work with Dr Wagner at two Q&A events she moderated. She is brilliant in engaging with the audience while expertly posing thought-provoking questions about issues around gender and cinema. She has this amazing skill of articulating complex academic topics and making them accessible. It is an honour and joy working with her. She is truly engaging, wonderfully passionate about film and debates around Film Studies. Those who will be attending her Film Studies course at the Phoenix are incredibly lucky to have such an excellent teacher!"

I’m delighted to confirm the launch of the Introduction to Film Studies course as part of the HGS Community Learning Network.

Places are strictly limited so please reserve your place now by email to: [email protected]

WHEN
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Term 1: 17 January-14 March (8 weeks plus half term break)
Full-length film screenings once a month: 12pm-2pm (with lunch break) 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 March

WHERE
Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley High Road, N2: Classes in the Cabin, screenings in the main auditorium.

FEES
£175 per term includes tuition, film screenings, a discount at Phoenix Cinema Café.

COURSE OUTLINE
- The Introduction to Film Studies course aims to enhance participants’ appreciation and understanding of the genres, movements and history of cinema.
- The course includes lectures, discussion, clips and full-length feature screenings.
- The first term (8 lectures plus 3 screenings) will cover the birth of cinema, silent cinema, major film movements and genres.
- Subsequent terms will delve in detail into areas including: European cinema movements; Hollywood through the ages; stars and celebrity; documentary and non-fiction film.
- No previous knowledge necessary, the course is open to all.

If you'd like to see me in action, you can see me moderate two Q&As here.
Click on "My N**i Legacy" or "Mustang" videos:
http://phoenixcinema.co.uk/PhoenixCinema.dll/Page?PageID=2&SubListID=1&SubPageID=1

Video Gallery - Phoenix Cinema

I’m delighted to confirm the launch of the Introduction to Film Studies course as part of the HGS Community Learning Network.

Places are strictly limited so please reserve your place now by email to: [email protected]

WHEN
Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Term 1: 17 January-14 March (8 weeks plus half term break)
Full-length film screenings once a month: 12pm-2pm (with lunch break) 24 Jan, 21 Feb, 7 March

WHERE
Phoenix Cinema, East Finchley High Road, N2: Classes in the Cabin, screenings in the main auditorium.

FEES
£175 per term includes tuition, film screenings, a discount at Phoenix Cinema Café.

COURSE OUTLINE
- The Introduction to Film Studies course aims to enhance participants’ appreciation and understanding of the genres, movements and history of cinema.
- The course includes lectures, discussion, clips and full-length feature screenings.
- The first term (8 lectures plus 3 screenings) will cover the birth of cinema, silent cinema, major film movements and genres.
- Subsequent terms will delve in detail into areas including: European cinema movements; Hollywood through the ages; stars and celebrity; documentary and non-fiction film.
- No previous knowledge necessary, the course is open to all.

ABOUT ME
I am a film expert and experienced teacher. I have a PhD in Film Studies from UCL (my thesis was on autobiographical documentary) and I have taught Film Studies at UK universities and presented research at international conferences. I am Film Reviewer for the Jewish Quarterly journal; my blog on film, television and memory is published on the Huffington Post UK; and I regularly moderate Q&A events with filmmakers at the Phoenix Cinema.

I’m very much looking forward to bringing the course to you.