Projects in genres: Woman Director

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This documentary follows a year in the life Isabela and Irlan two aspiring ballet dancers who engage daily in a clash between two worlds: rich and poor, black and white. Ballet is an art form steeped in the history of the wealthy white elite, and many feel that the likes of Irlan Santos da Silva and Isabela Coracy, two black kids from poor backgrounds, don't belong. Despite the constant prejudice and doubt, both are determined to follow their ambitions. For them, dance is a way out, an escape and on stage an ecstasy, that is rarely found in their tough day to day lives. The question is can they make it?

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Rollin'on is a film about skateboarding, hard work and perseverance. The film tells the story of a group of young people who regularly meet at Finsbury Park skate-park. Its main narrative is given by an interview with legendary skateboarding champion Tony Hawk, in which he tells the story of his first rolling steps into the world of skateboarding and how much skateboarding contributed to changing his life from bullied shy boy and outsider to revered professional skateboarding champion and video game character. The film draws a parallel between the lives of the young skateboarders in Haringey and their hero and hopefully will prove very inspirational among viewers. The film touches on themes such as bulling at school, social barriers and prejudice, as well as investigating weather skateboarding could offer a viable alternative to gun, knives, street crime in general and boredom.

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This is a 3D CGI light hearted animation created using the program Maya. It's about a scarecrow called Scatter Bags who befriends a cute little bird. They overcome adverse conditions such as the greedy crows and the changing weather conditions.

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Shot over five years, a unique and humorous portrait of three girls growing into adolescence, set against the harsh realities of life in two small poverty stricken towns at either end of England. As it unfolds the girls behaviour changes in surprising, touching and sometimes tragic ways.

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What can be expressed through music, which cannot be expressed in words? Tabea Zimmermann, the world famous violist, shares her thoughts and emotions about life in music. A discussion on the complexities of expression and art, which culminates in a touching and revealing portrait of one of today's greatest performers.

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A childhood memory is presented in a number of ways to reveal the story of an uncle's unfinished task.

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The Age of Stupid is the new film from director Franny Armstrong (McLibel) and producer John Battsek (One Day In September). Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in the devastated world of 2055, looking at 'old' footage from 2008 and asking: why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?  

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Part city symphony part visual poem, The Solitary Life of Cranes explores the invisible life of a city, its patterns and hidden secrets, seen through the eyes of crane drivers working high above its streets.  

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A couple have a rubbish argument.

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Unfolding in three chapters of rare intimacy and candour, Tres Pesos offers an insight into the everyday lives of young Cuban reggaeton musicians. Living in the neglected outskirts of Havana, the musicians who rap and jam together share a relentless hunger for success despite the poverty of their daily existence.

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An informal interview with Turner Prize winner British artist Grayson Perry prior the opening of his groundbreaking exhibition Unpopular Culture at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea. Here he talks about his impressions, opinions and reasons for selecting the artworks from the Art Council collection contained in this distinctive show. Produced by Plush Prodcutions Limited in collaboration with De La Warr Pavilion and Arts Council Of England.

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Performance film, The Challenge night show. With live acts, dance, live music, jamming and more. Filmed at the Masonic Hall, Hastings/St Leonards, East Sussex