RUFA Talk with director Conor Morrissey: Wednesday 4 February, 10.00 a.m. – Aula Magna (G13), Via Libetta 7
❯ It will be possible to register for the event starting from Monday 26 January via the Career System.
❯ If you have any doubts during the registration process, consult this Guide.
❯ Participation in the Talk justifies absence from any concurrent classes and, when necessary, travel time between campuses.
RUFA continues the 2025/2026 Talk series with a new event held in English, dedicated to the world of television drama and directing for the small screen.
The meeting, curated by RUFA lecturer Marianna Cappi, is entitled “The Art of Creating Impactful Television Drama” and will feature director Conor Morrissey as guest speaker.
The talk will offer an in-depth look at the creative and production processes behind the development of successful TV series, exploring the director’s role in shaping narratives capable of generating a strong emotional and cultural impact on audiences. Through concrete examples drawn from his professional experience, Morrissey will analyse the dynamics of working on set, the relationship with script and cast, and the specific characteristics of serial directing compared to other audiovisual formats.
Conor Morrissey has directed hundreds of hours of prime-time television for international broadcasters such as BBC, Channel 4, ITV and RTÉ. Alongside his professional practice, he has long maintained a strong commitment to teaching, with the aim of passing on to new generations the skills and knowledge gained throughout his career.
A graduate of the National Film School of Ireland and winner of the BBC Award for Most Promising Director, Morrissey has over twenty years of experience as a documentary and drama director. His credits include award-winning titles such as Hell Week and The Only Viking In the Village. He was also lead director on Red Rock, the first Irish drama to be acquired by Amazon Prime.
Since 2018 he has worked steadily in the United Kingdom, where he has directed over 50 episodes of the long-running series EastEnders for BBC One and, in the past two years, 10 episodes of the medical drama Casualty. He is currently developing the feature film Without Love, written by Booker Prize-winning author Paul Lynch.
The talk represents a valuable opportunity for RUFA students interested in directing, screenwriting and television production, offering a direct and professional insight into one of the most dynamic and competitive sectors of the contemporary audiovisual industry.
Registration for the talk will be available starting from Monday 26 January 2026.
The Talks are open to all RUFA students. To register, access the RUFA Career System using your credentials.
If you have any doubts during registration, consult this Guide. If, after reading the guide, something is still unclear, please contact careers.alumni@unirufa.it
Intended for: all students, particularly recommended for Cinema and Film Arts courses.
Duration: 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday 4 February 2026
Venue: Via Libetta, 7 – Aula Magna (G13)
Language: English
Participation in the Talk justifies absence from any concurrent classes.
Attendance at all Talks held during the academic year (with no exceptions) allows students to earn 1 academic credit.