Screenwriter Paul Laverty accepts award for Ken Loach in Stockholm

Due to health reasons, film director Ken Loach will unfortunately not be able to attend the Stockholm International Film Festival to receive this year’s Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award. His longtime screenwriter, Paul Laverty, will represent Loach at the festival, accepting his award on his behalf, and also participating in a Face2Face session in connection with the gala screening of their film, The Old Oak.

Beatrice Karlsson, program director for the Stockholm International Film Festival, said: “It is very unfortunate that Ken Loach cannot attend. We have been informed that he is on the road to recovery but has been advised against traveling, and we wish him a speedy recovery. And, of course, we are both happy and proud to welcome Paul Laverty in his place, who has collaborated with Loach in so many years.”

Master Class with Paul Laverty

On November 9th, screenwriter Paul Laverty will represent Ken Loach, receive the Stockholm Lifetime Achievement Award on his behalf, and participate in a Face2Face session before the gala screening of their new film, The Old Oak. He will also hold a Masterclass during the Stockholm Industry Days. Laverty is not only an acclaimed screenwriter with fourteen Loach films to his credit but also a highly regarded lecturer on the subject of screenwriting for film and television.