Keynote Speakers: Malcolm Mays

2.00pm – 4: 00pm, Friday 17 November 2023

Venue: Judith E Wilson Drama Studio, The Faculty of English, 9 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP

Workshop Description: This workshop provides students with a unique opportunity to gain insights about Hollywood from successful Hollywood insider Malcolm Mays, who was recently highlighted as 'The Next Big Thing' by the Hollywood Reporter. This workshop offers students an opportunity to learn how to craft a compelling story; a candid exploration of the dos and don'ts in the pursuit of an industry breakthrough; and a roadmap for transitioning from the world of theatre to television and film.

Speaker Bio: Malcolm Mays is known for his starring roles in the award-winning series “Snowfall” (FX), “Them: Covenant” and “Raising Kanan” (Starz), Mays has also appeared in the acclaimed films, “Southpaw”, “Life of a King” and “The Day Shall Come”. He has also written several studio films including, “New Jack City 2” (Warner Bros), “Ferguson: The Michael Brown Story” (Warner Bros), “Steal Away: Robert Smalls Biopic” (Amazon), “Inseparable” (Imagine/Nike) and “Lebron Lego Sports Movie” (Universal).