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09/11/07 Identities
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Identities
A Showcase screening of 6 short films
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Over the last 4 months, 6 filmmakers have been engaged in producing short individual documentary films with local people in Milton Keynes. Each film is different and unique in the way in which it portrays the life of its subject. Told with equal measure of sadness and humour, humility and grace, this collection of 6 short films stand testament to the resilience of humanity and the essence of individual identity.
The IDENTITIES project is a national programme which aims to give a voice to diverse UK communities across the generations. Led by the UK Film Council, the heart and soul of the project is the production of film and screen-based media content, reflecting the diversity of social and cultural experiences and perspectives.
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Welcome To The Force - by Laura Baylem
Synopsis:
Steve Flinn spent his entire career in the Police Force. He's a good guy, a straight shooter but also one of the lads. If you were going to get arrested by anyone, you'd want it to be by a copper like Steve.
Welcome to the Force is an intriguing look into the exciting career of a policeman through the Hippy riots of the 60s to the Miner's strikes of the 80s and beyond. Through his funny anecdotes and personal insight, Steve describes what attracted him to the job and what it takes to makes a successful career in the Police.
Director's Biography:
Laura studied at The Surrey Institute of Art and Design where her graduation film When The Reds Come Marching In, won the Fuji Film Award and the Prix du Jury at Festival Premier Plans, in France. She opened her own production company and directed and produced many pop promos, corporate films and documentaries. After some time she decided to concentrate on drama and studied on the fiction director's course at the National Film and Television School and made four films there. Since graduating, Laura has been teaching filmmaking, working as a director and developing her first feature film.
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A Gentleman - by Carolyn Bell
Synopsis:
A Gentleman is a film about John Ioannou who was born in Jordon and brought up in a family of ten children in Palestine and Cyprus. As a young man he was heading for a life in Canada, but stopped en route to visit an uncle in Britain. John fell in love with an English woman and they became one of the first couples to move to Milton Keynes.
Director's Biography:
Carolyn has worked as a director and producer for a number of years. Her latest works include short films that have toured Australia and Buenos Aires; art films that have been exhibited in Prague and London; a war relief film in Lebanon; 9 health and hygiene films shot in Sierra Leone; a sustainable communities film and A Gentleman for the 'Identities' project.
Clients include; Living Archive, Oxfam, Norwegian Peoples Aid, Greater London Authority, Powerday, Renegade Pictures, BT, Channel 4, BSkyB, Canal +, Emap, Random House, Penguin, Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Fame Academy, Mentorn and Onnela films.
Carolyn currently works as a media and environment consultant for sustainable development and has just finished her MSc in Community Water Supply.
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(x+1)2 = x2+2x +1 - by Justin Neal
Synopsis:
A short film on equals, based on the mathematical equation (x+1)2 = x2+2x +1, which is another expression of IDENTITY. This film explores the lives of Bob and Beryl, two recent residents of an Extracare Retirement Village in Milton Keynes in 2007.
Director's Biography:
Justin Neal is an artist who uses sculpture, video and photography in a range of personal and commissioned creative projects. His personal work explores aspects of human psychology, change, characteristics and ideals and values. Through his practice he works closely with storytellers, photographers, filmmakers and technicians. Creative projects are usually delivered alongside local council or regeneration agencies. Commissioned film projects range from commercial jobs where emphasis is based on creative interpretations, to standard documentary based programmes. He often works with young people, students, the unemployed or marginalized individuals, as well as regional arts organisations.
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Welcome Julian - by Anton Califano
Synopsis:
Julian is forty-six and lives in Camphill, Milton Keynes, a community inspired by the ideas and writings of Rudolf Steiner. The loss of his mother over twenty years ago had a huge impact on his life, and now as the last remaining member of his family, Julian lives and works for the benefit of the community in which he lives, as well as for the wider world.
Director's Biography:
Anton Califano is a London-based filmmaker who originally trained as an editor. His short films working as a director and producer have been shown in over forty film festivals worldwide. As well as directing his own films, Anton also works as a producer with emerging directors. He was recently appointed Executive Producer on the Eastern Edge Film Fund in East London. He has also worked internationally as a film teacher in Argentina, Portugal, Poland and Iran.
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Marcus - by Emma Jane Richards
Synopsis:
Peace and justice activist Marcus Armstrong talks with filmmaker Emma Jane Richards exploring the concept of identity in the beautiful surroundings of his UK home - the multi -faith cooperative community, The Well at Willen in Milton Keynes. In this short documentary Marcus discusses with Emma Jane how his past, his present, his future and his faith bind his existence and provide the bedrock and the inspiration for his challenging and controversial peace work.
Director's Biography:
Emma Jane Richards is thirty years old - Welsh born, but now living in London. Emma Jane has been producing and directing since her first taste of the media profession as TV presenting staff at ITV Wales in the late 90s. In 2001 she graduated from the International Film School of Wales and her graduation film, the award-winning documentary Pretty Shitty, propelled her into the arena of youth and community led film and video production. In 2005 she won the Screen Gems Award of £20,000 to direct the lavish and colourful short fiction piece Two Dragons, followed by Amuse Bouche, an engaging character piece. Emma Jane is a keen photographer, musician and artist who also finds time to manage an Education Welfare team in inner-city London.
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Day by Day - by Kirsten Hintner
Synopsis:
Hannah is 17 and lives now in her new flat in Conniburrow, Milton Keynes. From the age of ten, when her father suffered a stroke, she was forced to take on the role of carer for both her parents. Since Hannah was born, she has only known her mother as an alcoholic, who suffered from regular fits. Most recently, Hannah tragically lost her father - to whom she was very close - and yet despite it all is putting herself through college and has just gained the independence of her own flat. Hannah is an incredibly strong and admirable young person.
Director's Biography:
Kirsten Hintner is a Buckinghamshire based filmmaker who trained at The London College of Printing. She gained some experience at the BBC's NHU for a brief time and then worked for The Open University where she produced course material for distance teaching. Having the chance to multi-task, she learned to operate cameras, record and edit audio, edit video, vision mixing, voice over and many other skills. She became freelance in 2000 and has since worked for a variety of clients from Hewlett Packard, The United Nations, NIACE, The Open University, and charity organizations including Fauna & Flora, The National Phobics Society, and The Seawatch Foundation.
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