Puttnam to address young filmmakers

Oscar-winning film producer Lord David Puttnam will be giving young Irish film- makers the benefit of his wisdom and experience at a national conference taking place in Kilkenny Castle later this month.

Young Irish Film Makers are hosting the Youth Film and Digital Media conference on April 26 to mark the association’s 21st anniversary. Lord Puttnam CBE, whose filmography includes Chariots of Fire, The Mission and Local Hero, will deliver the keynote address.

Lord Puttnam will deliver his speech, on the future of digital media, by video-link from his home in Cork. Arts Minister Jimmy Deenihan is among the speakers.