Caesar Photos: Inside the Syrian Authorities’ Prisons + Panel Debate

Caesar Photos: Inside the Syrian Authorities’ Prisons + Panel Debate

Tuesday 6 October 2015, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Panel debate 7:00 - 8:30 PM

In collaboration with the Syrian Association for Missing and Conscience Detainees and the National Coalition of Syrian Revolution and Opposition Forces we are hosting The Caesar Exhibition at the Frontline Club for one day only. The images will be on display on Tuesday 6 October from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM – the exhibition is open to all and there is no need to book to attend.

The Caesar Exhibition displays photographs of detainees from the Syrian regime’s prisons and detention centres. The photographs were taken by a former military policeman of the Syrian army – known by the pseudonym “Caesar” – who fled Syria in 2013. The exhibition of photographs has been shown at the UN in New York, US Congress and the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC, and the European Parliament in Brussels.

In the evening from 7:00 PM we will hold a panel discussion – this is fully booked.

London Press Club Monthly Drinks – October 2015

Tuesday 6 October 2015, 6:30 PM

A monthly social evening for journalists and others in the London media world. The London Press Club, which has been bringing the industry together since 1882, has resurrected the tradition of regular drinks, on the back of popular demand.

#FREEDAJSTAFF – Mohamed Fahmy and his lawyer Amal Clooney talk to the Frontline Club

 FULLY BOOKED 

Wednesday 7 October 2015, 7:00 PM

On his first trip to London since being released from prison in Egypt we are delighted to welcome former Al Jazeera bureau chief Mohamed Fahmy to the Frontline Club. He will be joining us in conversation with his lawyer Amal Clooney to reflect on his ordeal, their fight for press freedom in Egypt and his hopes for the future. Chaired by BBC presenter and chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet.

For media inquiries please emailMillicent Teasdale.

Screening: The Sound Man + Q&A

Friday 9 October 2015, 7:00 PM

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Chip Duncan, protagonist Abdul Rahman Ramadhan, photojournalist/producer Patrick Muiruri and photojournalist/producer Salim Amin.

The Sound Man tells the story of Abdul Rahman Ramadhan, a 62-year-old professional soundman who has lived in Nairobi’s Kibera slum since he was born. For the past 35 years, he has worked side-by-side with the best photojournalists from Kenya while recording sound for news reports featuring crisis, war, famine and genocide.

Theatre of War

Monday 12 October 2015, 7.00 PM

Theatre of War is an innovative project that presents readings of ancient Greek plays to members of the armed services, veterans, and their families to help them initiate conversations about the visible and invisible wounds of war. We are delighted to welcome the project to the Frontline Club for a special performance for journalists who cover conflict.

With a dramatic reading of Sophocles’ Ajax by actors Jason Isaacs and Lesley Sharp. Followed by a panel discussion with foreign correspondents David Loyn, Matthew Green and others to be confirmed. Chaired by writer, director, translator and Theatre of War founder, Bryan Doerries.

Other Upcoming Events and Workshops

Workshop: Writing for the Web with Jon Bernstein

Friday 9 October 2015, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Screening: Deep Web + Q&A

Wednesday 14 October 2015, 7:00 PM

Workshop: Writing and Storytelling for TV Journalists

Friday 16 October 2015, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Workshop: Storytelling for the Edit

Saturday 17 October 2015, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cross-Border Journalism: Europe and Beyond

Monday 19 October 2015, 7:00 PM

Screening: Frame by Frame + Q&A

Tuesday 20 October 2015, 7:00 PM

PBS Preview Screening: Last Days in Vietnam + Q&A

Wednesday 21 October 2015, 7:00 PM

Workshop: Video Compression

Saturday 24 October 2015, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Nawal El Saadawi in conversation with Wendell Steavenson

Monday 26 October 2015, 7:00 PM

In the Picture with Diana Markosian: 1915 – My Armenia

Tuesday 27 October 2015, 7:00 PM

Green Caravan Film Festival Screening: I Am the People

Thursday 29 October 2015, 7:00 PM

Green Caravan Film Festival Screening: The Wanted 18

Friday 30 October 2015, 8:00 PM

Green Caravan Film Festival Screening: Tyke, Elephant Outlaw

Friday 30 October 2015, 6:00 PM

Green Caravan Film Festival Screening: Babushkas of Chernobyl

Saturday 31 October 2015, 4:00 PM

Green Caravan Film Festival Screening: Hadwin’s Judgement

Saturday 31 October 2015, 6:00 PM

Workshop: An Introduction to Mobile Journalism

Thursday 5 November 2015, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

For full listings visit www.frontlineclub.com

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