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'The future of film-making in West Africa is bright.' Image (c) Annie Spratt, used under licence and adapted from the original.
Date
21 August 2017 - 14:17

Barmmy Boy on making movies in West Africa: 'We are natural storytellers'

Lansana Mansaray, aka Barmmy Boy, is a director of photography, filmmaker and musician who lives in Freetown. We asked him about the experience of making films in Sierra Leone.

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Film
'The universal message of the film is about change, and how to embrace it.' Film still (c) 'Where We Are Now', directed by Lucie Rachel.
Date
23 March 2017 - 16:33

Lucie Rachel: 'Accept and love who you are'

Lucie Rachel directed 'Where We Are Now', one of five short films on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, which form this year's #FiveFilms4Freedom.

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Film, Equal opportunities and diversity
'If you're watching the film, I hope you remember the wonder, longing, awkwardness and joy of your first crush.' Film still (c) 'Crush', directed by Rosie Westhoff
Date
22 March 2017 - 18:21

Rosie Westhoff: 'I don't believe in love at first sight'

Rosie Westhoff, the writer, director, and producer of 'Crush', talks about the experience of making her first short film, which was selected for #FiveFilms4Freedom in 2017.

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Film, Equal opportunities and diversity
'The most important thing is that Jamie wants to be loved, and maybe so do you.' Film still (c) 'Jamie', directed by Christopher Manning.
Date
21 March 2017 - 15:15

Christopher Manning: 'Film gave me the sense I wasn't alone'

Christopher Manning wrote and directed 'Jamie', one of five short films on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, which form this year's #FiveFilms4Freedom.

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Film, Equal opportunities and diversity
'[W]atch the films in advance so there are no awkward moments during the screening.' Photo
Date
29 June 2016 - 12:57

How to get film-based lessons right

Have you ever shown films to your class, or considered setting up a film club? Daryn Simon, Head of History at Ysgol Bryn Alyn, and Beatrix Clark of Into Film share some advice.

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Film, Schools, Arts, Teaching resources, Teaching
An older gay man comes out in this heart-warming three-minute film. Video still from The Orchid, (c) dir. Ferran Navarro-Beltrán, 2015
Date
17 March 2016 - 11:14

Can film change how we see same-sex relationships?

Briony Hanson, the British Council's director of film, talks about how film can challenge and educate.

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Film, Arts, Equal opportunities and diversity
Date
28 October 2015 - 09:43

Why are there hardly any films for British Indians?

Some UK cities have significant populations of Indian origin. So why is the UK film and TV industry not catering for them? Film London's Deborah Sathe explains.

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Film, Arts, Equal opportunities and diversity
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