Wednesday 11th January saw the pilot of the London Urban Communities Documentary Festival held at the Museum of London Docklands. 8 out of the 10 short documentaries shown were all made by young people on Chocolate Films facilitated workshops. It was a great chance for us to invite our clients, partners and participants of the project to come and see their documentaries on the big screen.
The 8 films that were screened were:
1. A New Beginning - A short film by young people who attend the New Horizon Youth Centre in Euston, London, which looks at their experiences of homelessness.
2. The Rise and Fall of London's Fashion Hubs - A light-hearted look at London's fashion hubs, from Carnaby Street in the swinging sixties to Shoreditch's hipster paradise today.
3. Living in Leytonstone: Identity and Belonging - At Home in Europe project worked together with Leytonstone School to explore views and experiences of belonging and identity in the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
4. What and Where is Acton Town? - Students from Acton High School worked with us to make a short documentary exploring what makes Acton Town special, and revealed some of their favourite places in Acton Town.
5. Industrial Youth - An exploration of childhood experiences in London from poverty in the Victorian workhouses, hardship and fun in the Blitz, and life for London's 21st Century children.
6. Young and Polish in London - Young and Polish in London is a documentary about 3 young Polish immigrants. They explore their Polish heritage, their families and how they came to be here.
7. Tea Dance - This is a lighthearted and insightful short documentary where young people learn what makes the elderly tick and visa versa.
8. London: A Dream or Illusion - A short film that looks at London through the eyes of young people with experiences of homelessness from New Horizon Youth Centre in Euston.
Check out some of the photos taken on the night:
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