Film

Lighting the dark spots of creative careers
Even after almost 500 productions, Broadway awards and an international reputation, the working life of a lighting designer remains precarious.

Can the arts free itself from Stockholm Syndrome?
The arts bureaucracy has captured artists with its own mechanistic view of the world. Like David Bowie and Madonna we…

Live art for the virtual generation
In a world where you can be simultaneously on a suburban bus and at a concert half a world away,…

So Donald Trump makes you laugh..
The Republican nominee joins a long line of public figures whose big personalities make them gift fodder for satirists.

Creative education for your busy lifestyle
If you're looking to expand your skills but can’t commit to full-time study, a studio course could be the answer.

Three ways co-working spaces help creative practice
Co-working and co-locating initiatives are stimulating ideas and partnerships in the creative industries.

How to run an online festival
A traditional festival draws much of its energy from the gathering of people into an intense physical space. So what…

Lionel Shriver and your inner bigot
Political correctness isn't strangling creativity – it's just inviting us to be aware of our inner bigot.

This message is brought to you in a language you may not understand
The national regional arts conference Artlands was launched yesterday with a power trifecta using the occasion to launch new programs…

Why feminists should pay attention to Men's Rights Activists
Men's Rights activists claim feminists have too much power. Censoring them feeds into the anger and hate.