Philip Gawthorne Talks “Modern Life is Rubbish”

Screenwriter Philip Gawthorne’s childhood obsession with Transformers sparked his interest in narrative writing.

We brought Modern Life is Rubbish to campus followed by a special Q&A with the screenwriter. Philip Gawthorne shared how he transitioned from playwright to screenwriter and his inspiration behind this charming romantic comedy. To find out about more free on-campus screenings, visit our events page.


Modern Life is Rubbish

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Find Philip Gawthorne’s filmography here.