An Informal Talk on Film Curating and Programming by Laurence Kardish

The School for Studies in Art and Culture, Film Studies is pleased to announce that they will holding an informal talk on film curating and programming by Carleton alumnus and longtime senior curator at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Laurence Kardish at 1:30pm on October 8th, in Room 472 of the St Patrick’s Building.

In 2010, Kardish was awarded was awarded an honorary doctorate by Carleton University in recognition of his distinguished career and oustanding contribution to film and arts culture worldwide and for his continuing devotion to Canadian cinema and Carleton University.

Given Kardish’s role as a senior curator at MoMA, and his career as a film writer, director and producer this talk by one of Carleton’s most influential graduates is sure to provide invaluable information to those students who one day aspire to be part of the film world.

from the Huffington Post:

“Kardish started out as a lowly curatorial assistant in 1968, but quickly made his mark on the institution through his breadth and depth of knowledge about film and the work of auteur filmmakers worldwide. He’s championed Weimar-era German films, 60s avant-garde productions, and French films from all eras, and was a part of the selection committee on the New Directors/New Films festival since its inception in 1972. He also co-wrote a book, titled, Weimar Cinema, 1919-1933: Daydreams and Nightmares to accompany a four month, 81-film program at MoMA in 2010.”

Learn more about Laurence Kardish: http://cualumni.carleton.ca/grads/kardish-laurence/

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