Director Sophie Hyde and Jimpa cast members Daniel Henshall, Kate Box, and Aud Mason-Hyde talk about Opening Night film Jimpa and their other work.
2025
Jimpa and the Secret Art of Acting
Screen Conversations
Runtime
60 Minutes
Understanding how and why directors and actors do what they do to create memorable performances is always intriguing. Director Sophie Hyde and Jimpa cast members Daniel Henshall, Kate Box, and Aud Mason-Hyde talk about Opening Night film Jimpa and their other work too.
Moderator: Sandy George
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Year
2025
Type
Talk
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Free Events & Screen Conversations
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