Kevin B. Lee: The Future of Cinema, Culture & Society

Kevin B. Lee: The Future of Cinema, Culture & Society

Author: Locarno Film Festival December 24, 2022 Duration: 44:06
In recent years, the landscape of cinema has made some dramatic changes and Kevin B. Lee believes in one or two years from now it will evolve again to look distinctly different to how it does now. Kevin is a filmmaker, media artist, critic and Locarno’s professor for the Future of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts. His pioneering work in the video essay format has seen Kevin produce over 360 video essays exploring film and media, and his masterclass 'Cinema In The Age of Netflix' held in Locarno immediately sold out. In this episode Kevin sits down with Futurespectives host Gabby Sanderson to talk about the future of cinema, culture and society and how the emergence of a new type of cinephile is influencing the way movies are being produced and consumed. Also discussed is the urgency filmmakers have to make message films, how the rise of streaming services is affecting the social dynamic of cinema and how the power of escapism is just as important for the filmmaker as it is for their audience.

Hosted by Gabby Sanderson, Futurespectives is the official Locarno Film Festival podcast presented by UBS. It moves beyond standard red-carpet interviews to explore the deeper currents running through contemporary cinema. Each conversation with an illustrious guest-whether a celebrated actor like Matt Dillon or a rising star such as Daisy Edgar-Jones-feels like a candid, meandering talk after the credits have rolled. The discussions are less about promoting a specific project and more about uncovering the personal philosophies and untold stories that shape these artists and innovators. You’ll hear guests reflect on the search for purpose, the ongoing fight for equality and representation on screen, and how artistic expression can be a profound form of freedom. The tone is intimate and engaging, often funny, and always grounded in genuine curiosity. This podcast provides a unique auditory backstage pass, connecting the dots between the art on screen and the complex, inspiring individuals who create it. Tuning in offers a chance to gain new perspectives on the film industry's future, all through the thoughtful and personal lens of its most compelling voices.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 22

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Futurespectives Foreword by the Production Team [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:31
Futurespectives is the official podcast series of the Locarno Film Festival. In this audio forward host Gabby and her production team, Nik, Jules and Darryl, set up the premise of the show and give listeners a sneak peak…