LONDON BABY! Just got back from the big city and I miss it already! Why is everything so much smaller and seemingly boring here compared to London (even though, in reality, its pretty much the same brand of coffee or film wherever you drink or watch it)...
We started by visiting the BFI (British Film Institute). It's a huge glassy (made of glass and classy :s) building which backs onto the river and, as art and nature should go hand in hand, this pleased me. Inside (besides a big open space in the middle) was a rather bohemian yet sophisticated cafe/restaurant/bar with lots of arty people going about their arty business, there was a gallery space which was pretty cool, collar berating film with other art forms, and some screening rooms. Interestingly, there was a also a media room which was filled with plasma screens and, amazingly, anyone can go in and watch films for free if they are stored in the BFI's archives... now that's something to remember!
At present, the building is hosting the 'Future Film Festival', which is 'For 13-25 year olds who love film'. We took full advantage of this, splitting our separate ways, to check out some of the different events.
We witnessed 'Total Storytelling' which involved looking at how to make audio description, this is audio commentary of the film for the blind. This gave and insight into a section of the industry you might not always be aware of...
We also saw some short films. Two of the best consisted of a documentary about children's relationships with their parent; asking questions like 'what superpower would you give them' and a film looking at a set of allotments which has been paved over to make way for an Olympic building in Britain. This documented the negative impact on residents lives and community which was centred amoung their garden space.
Finally... I witnessed a masterclass into the criteria for programming films for festivals which gave me some good tips for this Leeds Young People's festival ....
How we managed to fit all that into a day (plus 2 train journeys and 4 tubes) I don't know... but I do know that I can now hardly keep my eyes open ... still, I think it's time to go and watch a film. Over and out.
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- Leeds Young Film creates and sustains opportunities for young people to develop their creativity and education through exploration of the moving image and interactive arts, from greater access to international film culture to experience of filmmaking, career development and showcasing.
Leeds Young People's Film Festival
Leeds Young People’s Film Festival is an annual public event with audiences of 5,000 which screens films from around the world made both for and by young people, alongside moving-image related workshops and masterclasses.
MediaFish
MediaFish is a cooperative of young people that is facilitated by Leeds Young Film to run their own film screening and making organisation. They host screenings for other young people and help plan the film festival.
Film Academy
Film Academy is the home for the Film Festival's year-round film education programmes – a purpose-built hub delivering organised workshops and masterclasses, including career events and mini screenings. These programmes are offered to schools, colleges and other formal/informal education providers and can be tailored to each organisation's needs.
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