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That's right, everything here has already happened, but we keep it here as our archive and to show you what you've missed out on. Don't feel too bad, it's never too late. Look at the 'What's Going On?' page to see what's next in the calendar. As Martin Riggs would say, "Don't be a don't be, be a do be".
Heavy Load (Special Screening & Q&A)
Heavy Load are Lewes’ answer to the Ramones, a punk outfit subject to the inflammatory mix of ego, fantasy, and desire that fuels any emerging band. They’re also, uniquely, made up of musicians with and without learning disabilities.
Heavy Load started the ‘Stay Up Late’ campaign after years of getting fed up with playing to half-empty halls because people with learning disabilities often have to leave early because their staff finish their shift.
This special screening of the awarding-winning documentary will be followed by a question and answer session with some of the band.
Black Filmmakers Film Festival
The UKCCA present the 2nd of 3 film weekends, this time focusing on black filmmakers. Alongside screenings of documentaries and features there is a soul night, following a screening of the acclaimed Doc 'Soul Power'.
For more information on the screenings and events visit http://www.carnivalarts.org.uk
Somewhere, Anywhere
In summer 2007 Filmelab and new filmmaker Chris Dundon collaborated on the production of his first short film, by providing work experience on set and production assistance for his tale of two young teens who escape the pressures of their home lives, just for a day. The film was shot on HD and has played at numerous international film festivals.
Aim Higher 2008
In summer 2008 Filmelab hosted a one week summer filmmaking school for 16-19 year olds from Luton and Bedfordshire. Over the course of the week they learned professional techniques and practices and made the black comedy horror film 'Meal For Three' with professional actors.
Past Caring Trilogy
In autumn 2007 Filmelab worked with young filmmakers from a variety of Luton schools on a time travel trilogy. The filmmakers wrote, cast, produced, shot, edited and scored the films themselves. It was a remarkable achievement and the films have been nominated for the First Light Movies awards 2009 and won the prestigious UNICEF Young Filmmakers Award 2008.
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