Miranda Richardson
The award-winning actress is known for her roles in The Crying Game, The Hours and Blackadder.
8 - 15 March 2025, Queen Mary 2
Make the most of life on board this iconic ocean liner with a myriad of film-themed events and activities throughout your voyage.
Hear from industry experts. Test your knowledge at film-themed quizzes. Discover the world behind the scenes of the film industry and learn the art of film making for yourself in BFI-led workshops.
Hear from industry experts. Test your knowledge at film-themed quizzes. Discover the world behind the scenes of the film industry and learn the art of film making for yourself in BFI-led workshops.
Special guests from both on and off camera join your voyage, including award-winning actress Miranda Richardson, director and writer Gurinder Chadha, and director and producer John Hay, to name just a few.
You’ll also be treated to a performance of Posting Letters to the Moon by actors Simon Williams and Lucy Fleming: a show based on the wartime letters between the actress Celia Johnson and her husband, Peter Fleming.
You’ll also be treated to a performance of Posting Letters to the Moon by actors Simon Williams and Lucy Fleming: a show based on the wartime letters between the actress Celia Johnson and her husband, Peter Fleming.
You could fill your week at sea attending bespoke activities or simply claim a seat in Illuminations and sit back and watch the magic unfold, as cinema classics are screened. Of course, plenty of well-loved films can also be enjoyed in the comfort of your suite or stateroom, should pyjamas and room service be the order of the day.
Enjoy all this as well as the favourite experiences that you can always count on. Art classes and fine dining. Pub fare and karaoke. White Star Service that takes care of the finer details. Find everything you need to create your perfect holiday with Cunard.
Enjoy all this as well as the favourite experiences that you can always count on. Art classes and fine dining. Pub fare and karaoke. White Star Service that takes care of the finer details. Find everything you need to create your perfect holiday with Cunard.
In partnership with the BFI
The BFI is a cultural charity, a National Lottery
distributor, and the UK's lead organisation for film
and the moving image.
Their mission is to support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers, as well as to grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive. They also seek to offer the widest range of moving image culture in the UK through their programmes and festivals, to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film, and to work with the UK Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries.
Their mission is to support creativity and actively seek out the next generation of UK storytellers, as well as to grow and care for the BFI National Archive, the world’s largest film and television archive. They also seek to offer the widest range of moving image culture in the UK through their programmes and festivals, to educate and deepen public appreciation and understanding of film, and to work with the UK Government and industry to ensure the continued growth of the UK’s screen industries.
Special guests on board
From actors to directors, and from cameramen to costume designers, our array of special guests are the perfect cast for this unique voyage. Please note that speakers are subject to change.
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Workshops on board
Storytelling: For years stories have been passed down from generation to generation and have been told in communities all over the world. Listen to an enlightening talk, and then get your own creative juices flowing with group and solo writing exercises.
Cinematography and Lighting: Interested in filmmaking? Try your hand at cinematography at this interactive workshop. Here you’ll explore everything from lenses and filters to the composition and lighting of each frame. You’ll also have the opportunity to film three shots with a professional camera and lighting set-up.
Acting: Make the most of this unique opportunity to learn specialised acting methods including the renowned Meisner Technique. Participate in various warm-up exercises and practice different styles of acting alongside like-minded guests.
Scriptwriting: Understand the key elements of writing a script for the big screen at our scriptwriting workshop. You’ll learn different tools and techniques before being invited to join in a series of writing exercises to put what you’ve learned into practice.
Filmmaking 101: At Filmmaking 101, find out more about the many different elements it takes to create a film. Listen to an enlightening talk that takes you on a journey of film deconstruction and looks closely at the history of film and Lumière.
Smartphone filmmaking: Your smartphone could hold everything required to create an extraordinary film - all you need is the know-how. Gather tips and tricks to guide you through framing, composition, and visual language, and take a look at some successful films that have been made on smartphones.
Stop motion animation workshop: Learn the basics of frame-by-frame animation during the introductory talk, and then put your new knowledge into practice in group exercises. With like-minded guests, you’ll have a go at making an abstract table-top animation film.
Workshops are designed for small groups and require booking via My Voyage once on board.
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