Films
Click on the links above to two showcase projects from the communities we worked in 2007 and 2008, ExNE - The Movie, a half hour musical extravaganza following 60 budding young musicians in Easterhouse and GET REAL!, a community TV chat show pilot based in Kingsway Court, Scotstounhill.
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COMING SOON !
Watch all of the output from Diversity filmmakers, Weekend Film Schools and associated Diversity Films projects streamed here.
Sixteen films, ranging from one-minute snapshots to half-hour documentaries and chatshows created by over 80 people, aged 9 to 72, this is the place for truly inspiring viewing.
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Films produced by Diversity Films in 2007/2008 include:
| International Kingslink Carnival 15'31 Leo Saidenough/Kingsway Eye A short documentary about the annual carnival taking place in Kingsway Court in Glasgow's west end.
In dear memory of our very own Eddie " Broomfield" Donnachie who passed away in spring 2008.
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| ExNE- The Movie 32'16 Various
A half hour documentary, made by 16 new filmmakers, following 60 budding young musicians in Easterhouse as they form bands, learn how to play instruments and sing.
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| Water Damage 10'15 Noreen Real/Leo Saidenough/Kingsway Eye A short documentary about the effects untreated water damage is having on local residents' homes and health.
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| First Day at Smithycroft 14'46 Smithycroft Secondary School A short film made by secondary school pupils at a Glasgow secondary school to help younger pupils with the transition from primary school.
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| Document 5 16'47 Various A half hour documentary about the Document International Human Rights Film Festival, featuring acclaimed filmmakers such as Paul Watson and John Akomfrah.
Made by 15 new filmmakers.
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| Get Real! 31'30 Noreen Real/Leo Saidenough/Kingsway Eye A community chat show pilot hosted by community activist granny Noreen Real from her 17th floor Glasgow flat. Episode 1: Featuring chats and cups of tea with actor/ director Peter Mullan (My Name is Joe, Magdalene Sisters, Orphans) and Nikita Angus (X-Factor), community information from the Kingsway Health and Wellbeing Centre and Drumchapel Law and Money Advice Centre.
With musical interlude from the Michael Rojkov Jazz Quartet.
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| From the Ashes 3'07 Thomas Simpson/Johnny Millar/Jason Burke A mini doc telling the story of The Bridge in Easterhouse - a cultural hub, hosting among other things an immaculate and aesthetically pleasing library.
Made as part of Weekend Film School #2.
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| Provanhall House 1'35 Debbie Hughes and Michael Mooney From Glasgow 's oldest house, built in the mid 15th century, local Easterhouse resident Michael wonders if it'll be big shopping centres like the neighboring Fort which spells the future for his area.
Made as part of Weekend Film School #1.
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Joe's Film 2'01 Joe Cleland In this mini-doc, Joe looks back to his childhood, growing up in Easterhouse.
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| My Career 1'24 Jade Quinn 11-year-old Jade is a determined young lady who is into her cakes and cooking. Will she want to become a chef by any chance?
Made as part of F.A.R.E. Film School #1.
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| All About Me 2'31 Melissa Tierney There seems to be no end to Melissa's talents, packed as they are into this busy mini-doc.
Made as part of F.A.R.E. Film School #1.
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| Yogiho 4'17 Joseph McEnroe
Mini-doc which sees Joseph explain the very complex rules of the Yogiho cards.
Made as part of F.A.R.E. Film School #1.
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| Saturday Sports Scene 8'30 Sidekix Youth Group A short film about a youth sports project in North Lanarkshire filmed and partly edited by the participants.
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| Pilgrimage 5'58 Bijan Sheidaei A short expressionistic documentary about a call to prayer at the annual Hajj.
Filmed and produced in Iran, re-edited and subtitled with Diversity Films.
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| Bully Eyes 4'06 Platform Youth Film Group A short drama about how to stand up to bullying.
Made by four 11-year-old Easterhouse residents in the Platform Film Group.
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