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Save the Hoodies
Posted: 1 day ago
Welcome all. Just a quick reminder that the event for Voice your mind is happening this Saturday. Changing perceptions of how young people are viewed. The young people who created the event are called ‘HOOD’ which stands for Helping Others Overcome Discrimination. Where? You ask Toynbee hall located in Aldgate East the headquarters for all things creative. This venue has received a new lease of life due to the young people that have been meeting up to make this event happen. When? This Saturday from 12-6pm, in other words Saturday 4th September. Who’s invited? All of you guys, remembering that it’s for 16-25 year olds. Expect workshops in FILM, which I know all you Chew users are interested in with expert filmmaker Nick Hornby. SPOKEN WORD and MUSIC with the talented El Crisis and also THEATRE and VISUAL ARTS/ GRAFFITI run by industry expects. Not to mention FREE FOOD present. Come down for a day filled with activities, food and fun!
Article by Suliet Olakodun, Content Journo for Chew TV
Raindance take us to school
Posted: 1 day ago
Great news for all you Chew users itching for an opportunity to get some inside tips on the bits and bobs needed to make your own film. The Raindance Festival are hosting a series of 99 minute tutorials so that young film makers have the opportunity to learn about all the important components of a film such as sound, lighting etc. Elliot Grove who many of you may know founded The Raindance festival started this series of schooling to allow filmmakers to know the ins and outs the industry and also what was needed to make a film work. The festival takes place in the capital London and is sure to be a great event. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime!
Article by Suliet Olakodun, Content Journo for Chew TV
Depict 2010- Deadline coming up soon!
Posted: 2 days ago
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Just a reminder that Depict 2010's deadline is coming up very soon, so get your skates on if you want to enter! |
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Depict is a Watershed Project as part of the Encounters International Film FestivalSponsored by:Supported by: |
The Wind that shakes the barley
Posted: 7 days ago
Set in Ireland in the 1920’s this film documents the Irish War of Independence and Civil War. The film follows brothers Damien (Gillian Murphy from Red eye) and Teddy O Marley and their battle for Ireland to have independence from the United Kingdom. The story begins with the brothers and their friends having a hurling match, this is a sport where they use wooden sticks to hit a small ball between the opposite teams goal posts. Approached by troops the group are rounded up, as at the time it was against the law for people to gather in large groups due to the Irish Government’s fear that the people may initiate a revolution.
The film at times can be very brutal, with the brothers seeing one of their friends being beaten to the brink, as he didn’t follow the soldier’s orders to strip to his under garments. This film is filled with passion, which can be seen in the brother’s battle for their freedom, heartache- seeing loved ones being brutalised by others and perhaps even themselves, revenge and love. The plot at times can be frustrating in the sense that it doesn’t have the happy ending but it works as it reflects reality so therefore is authentic. This is reflected in the natural lighting used while filming however the night shots could have been better as you literally couldn’t see any of the action taking place. The wide shots used in battle are able to capture the moment to its full extent, while the mid- shots, panning and tracking allows the audience to familiarise themselves with the characters and also helps gain momentum.
The music used throughout the film whether it was diegetic or non- diegetic complimented the scenes perfectly. I also appreciated the way that traditional music from the country at the time was used; I was able to pick up on lots of pipe instruments used such as flutes which worked very well the with the peaks in the film. A quote that stuck with me throughout the film was ‘the best thing isn’t always the most morally renowned’ this describes the film perfectly, so I advise you guys check it out!
Article by Suliet Olakodun, Content Journo for Chew TV
Voice your mind: Hood
Posted: 1 week ago
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘hood?’ Let’s be honest, a young person in a hoodie, face covered or perhaps an area which a person is from. Whatever connotations you get from the word the majority of the time it’s usually surrounded by a lot of negativity. Voice your mind which is led by Creative Campaigns is giving young people a voice so that they can be heard. Over the last few weeks a group of 16-25 year olds based in Whitechapel, London have been working towards creating an event for you guys.
They are trying to change people’s perceptions of ‘hoodies’, phrases such as ‘good hoodie’, ‘I’m a hoodie doesn’t mean I’m a goodie’ have emerged, also referencing that someone’s image doesn’t define who they are.
H.O.O.D stands for Help Others Overcome Discrimination. This group of young people will be meeting up with industry professionals in film, visual art, theatre and spoken word, to organise a fun- filled day of activities where young people can get involved in their chosen field and use art forms to express how people view Hoodies and young people as a whole.
You will be able to create your own work and get recorded footage of you taking part and also copies of the work you create on the day. This is great experience that you can put down on your CV. Expect great food which is all FREE, the chance to network and of course get your voice heard. Join their Facebook HOOD to be updated with details of the event and also some little surprises we h.ave up our sleeves involving us putting on a demonstration. Don’t ask questions just know when it’s time we will provide a date, time and location. Trust me this isn’t something you want to miss.
Article by Suliet Olakodun, Content Journo for Chew TV