Night in Easton

Easton Calling –Young People Wanted For Night In Easton Film and Culture Project – Interviewing on February 2nd, 9th and 16th 2008 at Easton Community Centre.

Local Film and Cinema co-operative Action Time Vision will be recruiting 24 young people to take part in a 6 week Heritage Research and 2 month Filmmaking Project have been funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Heritage Research project will focus on the stories of Somali, Hindu, Irish and Caribbean peoples using Bristol Central Library Services, local people, and materials available through community organisations. The research project will look at the cultures of peoples who have moved to Bristol, the factors involved in people coming to Bristol, from the personal to the social, political, historical to anecdotal.

The project will draw on real life stories, archives, media, music, personal memorabilia and effects and the resources of community organisations. Participants will be trained in research techniques such as how to conduct an interview, speak in public, use new media, plan project, team work and how to access resources.

Participants will then have the opportunity to make The ‘Night In Easton film”. The film will be made and directed drawing on the participants real life experience, depicting stories and issues that arise from their lives. They will be mentored, facilitated and supported by film professionals and create four stories set in the city, linked by taxi journeys.

The film will be exhibited along with the research project in community venues, and be submitted to film festivals, and be part of Bristol Central Library resources documenting the ongoing heritage and culture of Bristol

The Night In Easton project will be free to participants, and any young person from any background is welcome to apply up to the age 25. Action Time Vision is hoping for a diverse group for the group reflecting the vibrancy and diversity of the city. Each participant will receive a £200 bursary to cover all expenses incurred in the project.

Interviews will be conducted on February 2nd, 9th and 16th at Easton Community Centre between 12pm and 5pm.

For information on how to apply, please contact John Mayford of Action Time Vision on 07970 416788 or email johnatv@riseup.net