This short documentary features Joan Hibberd, now over 100 years old, a life long Socialst activist, who was born and bred in Trafford, south of Manchester. Directed by Simon Buckley Additional camera & editing Pete Tomkies With great thanks to the Joan, and all her family. Also, to Kate Green and Stretford Urmston CLP or supporting the film
Since the start of the year I’ve been collaborationg with writer Adam Farrer on a project we’ve called ‘The Loss of England’. Adam has just released his first book ‘Cold Fish Soup’ and the film will feature his writing. In celebration of the release of his acclaimed book, I’ve created a trailer using film and sound from ‘The Loss of England’, with Adam reading an extract from a chapter entitled ‘Death Takes a Holiday’. It’s a beautiful book, full of […]
GATHERING POINTS We’re better when we work together…. A film about the people of Swinton, and the places they gather to tell their stories. This is a film that explores community through the voices of people that live, work and volunteer in the town of Swinton, Salford. We visit five venues; The Valley Gardens, The Swinton Nail salon, The Hive Cafe, The Parade Chippy and the Grand Palais. Stories emerge, that reveal the human connections we can all make, and […]
A slow moment, creating a slow moment, taken on a commuter train between Manchester and Warrington iPhone
A Slow Moment film from Little Lever Street, Manchester, at dawn..It’s slightly dream like… iPhone