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
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 […]
Showing the Town’s Colours: The Engine room, Southport and it’s Communities was a joint commission as part of a broader investigation into needs and opportunities for supporting local cultural infrastructure, led by Prof Abi Gilmore, and to provide creative documentation for the ‘Engine Room’ initiative, led by Dr Eric Lybeck. The Engine Room is a co-working and co-learning space designed to counter the trend of creatives leaving Southport for employment and opportunities. It forms part of a strategic effort to […]
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