To celebrate the release of Life, the new movie centred around James Dean's friend, photographer Dennis Stock, on September 25, TEN has two prizes of a place on a Beginner’s Photography Course with the Dublin Camera Club.
Life tells the story of Stock (Robert Pattinson) a photographer who convinced a rebellious young actor on the cusp of stardom, James Dean (Dane DeHaan) to allow him to shoot him for LIFE Magazine. The men take a trip from LA to Dean’s hometown of Fairmont, Indiana, via Times Square, New York, so that Stock could, in his words, capture Dean in all the environments that had “affected and shaped the unique character”.
While Stock thinks he’s capturing a star in the moment before he breaks, in fact he’s documenting Dean’s last moments of intimacy and simplicity. During their journey, a deep affection and improbable friendship gradually develops between the two men. Their trip would result in some of the most iconic images of the age and new breed of film star.
The two lucky winners of our competition will each win a spot on the January 2016 Beginner’s Photography Course. The Dublin Camera Club is based in a dedicated three-storey premises in 10 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2 which provides members with the perfect central location for the club's comprehensive range of facilities and activities.
Lecture meetings, two fully equipped darkrooms, a fully-equipped studio, exhibition gallery, social events and the ever important competitions are just some of the year round activities on offer.
In recent years, as photography and the visual arts have become ever more accessible by digital and electronic technology, the Dublin Camera Club has established itself as the city’s leading provider of evening classes in photography. The club has also contributed to the regeneration of the city by providing activities in the premises on most week nights, and at weekends. www.dublincameraclub.ie
To be in with a chance of winning this prize answer the following question and email your answer to tencompetitions@rte.ie with "Life comp" marked in the subject line:
What iconic actor does Dane DeHaan play in Life?
A. Marlon Brando
B. James Dean
C. Gene Kelly
Closing date for entries is Friday, September 25.
Read our interview with Life director Anton Corbijn here
