We’re delighted to announce that Jason Wood, Director of Programming at Curzon Cinemas, will be joining us in the newly-created role of Artistic Director of Film.
Jason will programme the best in international, contemporary cinema as well as commissioning, curating and encouraging cross-art form collaboration in conjunction with his co-artistic directors.
Our film programme will embrace the evolving role of cinema space as an environment in which live performance and cross art events can work together. Jason will lead on film programming in our new venue and build upon our track record as Cornerhouse as not only one of the most successful independent cinemas in the UK but the leading UK producer of Artist Film.
Jason joins Walter Meierjohann and Sarah Perks, in charge of Theatre and Visual Art respectively, in the artistic directorate for our £25m multi-arts venue that will open in Spring 2015.
Jason takes the role following five years as Director of Programming at Curzon. Curzon praised his service to the company, his passionate commitment to cinema, immaculate taste and wealth of expertise and thanked Jason for his contribution to all aspects of the group.
As a joint appointment with Manchester Metropolitan University, supported by the BFI, Jason also takes the position of Research Professor of Film at Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University.
“HOME will offer a recognition of cinema’s rich heritage, historical importance and ability to inspire, provoke and challenge,” says Jason. “Film at HOME will act as a space for learning & engagement and a home for curiosity seekers.”
“To have someone of Jason’s experience, passion and reputation join our artistic team is fantastic,” says Jim Forrester, our Chair of Trustees, “and the reputation for excellence in film that has been built over the years at Cornerhouse will continue to grow and develop at our new home under his direction.”