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21st February 2008 Genesis Cinema
After the Earthquake (Seemab Gul)
This documentary contains the voices of people from four refugee camps fifteen months after the Kashmir Earthquake 2005.
Knife Trends (Shola Amoo)
Knife Trends L.D.N is a short documentary about the knife crisis engulfing London. It sets out to find the answers to why knife attacks appear to be on the rise - and whether or not the government and police are doing enough to solve the problem.
And this is how I wash my hijab (Aysha Begum Miah)
A poignant visual poem, sharing a commonplace activity with the wider world.
ELSI (Magda Florek)
ELSI is an inspiring story of a 15 year old boy from Chechnya, who fights for his rights.
Spare Parts (Federico Forcolini)
By day Dave works as a mechanic in a South London garage, by night he stalks a street worker called Trix. A loner burdened by a heavy secret, only Dave knows what his inevitable encounter with Trix will unleash.
Roy (Line Nikita Blom)
A confessional portrait of an East End boy, whose future was written long ago. This film chronicles Roy’s descent into crime and the struggles he faces when released from prison.
All in – History of The Cards (Towfiq Ul Haque)
Rebel leaders battle it out round the poker table.
Walking Drawings
Film Installation, 17mins, DVD Format.
EVEWRIGHT and Renate Moritz are two artists who use the landscape to create stunning drawings. In ‘Walking Drawings’ they stationed a cameraman on a 100ft crane on a beach to obtain panoramic aerial views of this performative piece. The volunteer walkers are mostly local participants investigating the idea of public interaction with art. This dialogue blends traditional ideologies with contemporary application and context.
PLUS
Surprise showing from Living Cinema
23rd April 2007 Rich Mix Cinema
In Loving Memory 5 mins
A video poem, shot by trainees Yvonne Gill, Martina Habulin, Bal Khela and Aysha Begum Miah, in Mile End Cemetery, on the Step Up scheme, March 2006.
The Interview 5 mins
Things go horribly awry for Alex when he turns up for a job interview. Short and spooky drama, made by David Coker, Towfiqual Haque, Asim Haneef and Brian Romaine. Step Up scheme, March 2006.
Lawson Looks Up 3 mins
A man trapped by his own mediocrity…Lawson Looks Up was made by trainees on the Step Up scheme in December 2006. Selina Akram, Richard Bradbury, Omaira Farina, Camilla Harvey, Alan Joseph, Malika Mezeli and Everton Wright.
Tune In 15 mins
An astute and affectionate portrait of the unseen community of ham radio enthusiasts: “the space-age hobby where the world is your friend…” Esther Johnson, 2006.
Duality 25 mins
Sarah Warman’s poignant documentary about the experience of being a twin. Shot on DV and Super-8mm.
Heat 1 min 10 secs
Thomas Lazcny’s short film Heat explores vibrant summertime…life after sunset. 2005.
Time Gentlemen Please 10 mins
A man is trapped by his unwillingness to enjoy change. Even the barman at his local is having a go. One of these days… Short drama by Dez Gray.
30th November 2006 Genesis Cinema
No Ordinary Joe - Jules Nurrish
Toccare - Ruth Parker
Imago - Minou Norouzi
Please Release Me! - Leo Earle
911 - Jane Maxwell-Hyslop, Joao Kehl, Pio Figueiro & Rafael Jacinto
2nd May 2006 Genesis Cinema
Lenox - Directed by Esther Johnson
Letters -Directed by Riccardo Iacono
Ginger Gora & the Gentles - Produced by Jenny Dobbs
Vagbond shoes - Co-produced by Anna Maconochie
Wide Sky & Highrise - Directed by Gabrielle Russel
Brief Engagement - Camera Line Nikita-Blom
Hocus Pocus - Paul Williams, Jenny Dobbs & Simon Baines
Slap - Directed and Co-produced by Uriel Pollock