Jeremy Theobald (Batman Begins, Convergence, Tenet) was lead actor and producer of Nolan’s award-winning debut feature, Following (1998). After making a number of shorts with the director, they later worked again on Batman Begins (2005) and Tenet (2020). Jeremy was recently seen in the micro-budget feature Convergence (2019) where he once again took on the role of lead actor and producer. Jeremy has been working with fellow director, Dave Armstrong, on the MannIN Shorts Film Scheme, training people of all ages in the art of film production from script to screen.
Lucy Russell (Toni Erdmann, Wolf Hall, Chernobyl, The Crown, Judy) is an actor who made her debut in Following and has appeared in several movies, television programmes and short films. She also trains and teaches at Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop in London.
Join Jeremy and Lucy with colleagues from Solent University to discuss careers, the making of Following and hear their advice for aspiring filmmakers and actors.
The event is open to Solent students, applicants and members of the general public. Age recommendation 15+. This is an online event and links enabling access to it will be emailed to you when you book your place.
At 2pm - 3.15pm, before the Q&A, students in Higher Education will be able to access and view Following (1998) by clicking here to watch the film via BoB
