Biography
Aoife joined Chocolate Films in October 2011 after completing a Masters in Community Arts Education, where she developed a passion and gained the skills necessary to develop projects for community groups, ranging from unaccompanied minor refugees, adults with mental disabilities and vulnerable young people. Aoife had taken part in one of our projects called Street Heritage. Along with other young people on the project she produced a documentary about the history of child labour in London, called Industrial Youth. Her interest in social issues fuelled her drive to work in the community education sector.
Portfolio
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This mockumentary, made by the young people of the Pembury Community Centre in Hackney, explore the truth behind the 'beef' of London's youth culture. I worked on this project as Filmmaker Trainer, I really enjoyed working with this group, they were lots of fun and once we got into the filming stages were really open with us about their home. They worked hard and the result is fantastic.
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Home Truths
I learned a lot on this project by working with young people from New Horizons Youth Centre. The group were fantastic to work with, they come up with original ideas and the actors always remembered to bring the same clothes they were wearing in the last session (which sounds less important than it is!!). The group got a lot out of the projects and a few of the actors and crew are looking into continuing working with film. I feel really proud of this little wonder of a film!
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Charming Southwark
This was the first project I was fully involved with for Chocolate Films. I worked with Ben to facilitate the young people in producing this documentary. My role focused on the animation sections which I think add a really special touch to a documentary that explores issues of personal beliefs and identities.
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Aoife's Journey to Chocolate Films!
A brief tale of how Aoife Twomey, our Youth and Communty Filmmaker worked her way to Chocolate Films.