From Hollywood to Luton - man behind Shrek and The Muppets set to talk to Luton audience

A touch of Hollywood comes on Luton on Saturday with a livestream from the producer of such hits as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and The Muppets.

The Culture Trust is hosting the event with producer, filmmaker and creative John Stevenson livestreaming into The Hat Factory directly from Hollywood.

The evening will be presented in person by TV and radio presenter Andrew Eborn, who will be talking to John about his experience in the film industry, including worldwide blockbusters Shrek, Shrek 2, Kung Fu Panda and film classics The Muppets and The Dark Crystal. Audiences can submit a question to John when they book their tickets.

The interactive experience is an ideal opportunity for film lovers, trainee producers and anyone interested in film to gain insightful industry knowledge and to get inspiration for their future careers and professional development.

When you book your ticket, you will have an opportunity to submit a question to be considered for John to answer on the evening.

John said: “I am looking forward to joining my good friend Andrew Eborn and you all at the Hat Factory to share and discuss my experiences as a film director. I have previously visited the University and have seen Luton’s potential for becoming a creative hub built upon its history, its creative talent and its transport links"

Samuel Javid, Creative Director from the Culture Trust said: “We’re really excited to be working with huge talent from Hollywood, and I think this helps demonstrate how the Hat District is one of the most internationally connected creative clusters in the country offering high calibre experiences for local people. Bring your friends, colleagues and peers along, our café will be open after the live-streaming, and it’s great for networking and meeting creative people. This will hopefully be the start of a regular series of ‘Live from Hollywood’ events at the Hat Factory.”

Discover more about the behind-the-scenes work and delve into the world of Hollywood; tickets are £15 and can be booked online, www.culturetrust.com or contact the box office on 01582 878100. The Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65-67 Bute Street, Luton.