Talks

American science fiction writer Neal Stephenson discusses his life, work, and the various subjects that have interested and inspired him.

Artist Herman Kolgen discusses 'Inject', his award-winning audio/visual installation which is performed at swimming pools.

A panel of Olympic experts discuss the social, political, and cultural contexts that have accompanied the Olympics throughout history.

Director Sam Blair discusses 'Personal Best', a documentary following the lives of four British sprinters both on the track, and off.

Director Jerry Rothwell discusses 'Town of Runners', a feature length documentary exploring the running tradition of small Ethiopian town, Bekoji.

Writer Pat Butcher discusses Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe, the legendary middle-distance runners whose great sporting rivalry was watched by millions.

'Drive' author James Sallis discusses his work and influences, including his love of pulp and genre fiction and his writing methods.

Novelist Nick Harkaway discusses his work as a writer, and the impact that technology has had on the book world.

Producer Stephen Woolley discusses his work on 'The Company of Wolves', the feature-length film adaptation of Carter's novel.

Author Nick Cohen discusses censorship in our 'age of freedom', and the effect this is having on freedom of speech.

Adrian Wootton explores Charles Dickens' work in film, discussing various adaptations and asking how well cinema has treated the author’s work.

Writer Jonah Lehrer examines the neuroscience behind the creative process, exploring how it can be used to solve everyday problems.

Director Mark Cousins discusses 'The Story of Film', his 15 hour long documentary chronicling a history of cinema.

Director Gavin Strange discusses his film BÖIKZMÖIND, a documentary examining the popularity of fixed gear cycling in Bristol.

World-famous collective United Visual Artists' Ben Kreukniet and Laura Dennis discuss their astonishing visual creations and forthcoming projects.

Director Grant Gee discusses 'Patience (After Sebald)', a film based on author WG Sebald's 'The Rings of Saturn'.

Sir Christopher Frayling discusses the Spaghetti Western, focusing on the defining partnership of director Sergio Leone and composer Ennio Morricone

Watch Oscar-winning French clown and filmmaker Pierre Étaix discuss his life and work with writer and film scholar, Sir Christopher Frayling in this event from 2012.

In this event artist Jen Southern discusses 'Polyrhythmia', in conversation with Site Gallery director Laura Sillars.