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FILM FOR YOUTH

HOME MOVIE
DIR: Mark Chapman
Dur: 6mins 5secs

There are no words to describe the bleak realities of an unhappy home and its effect on all members of the family.

MAN FROM DISNEYLAND
DIR: Stephen Fingleton
Dur: 2mins 10secs

A ringing phone has to be answered... Confusion in a phone box leads to a man assuming a new identity for his own amusement.

VOCAL VINYL
DIR:
Dur: 5mins 10secs

Everybody has one special talent. Though not everyone can see how useful this is in 'the real world'. Michael fights the negative force of his careers adviser to follow his dream.

 

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

THIS IS MY STORY
DIR: ANDERSON ENGKIONG
Dur: 5mins.

The thought-provoking story of the decline of a relationship between a woman and her pet bottle.

A.GEE
DIR: WILL WRIGHT
Dur: 5mins.

One continuous shot of turntablist A.Gee as he shows his skills of scratching, mixing and juggling.

YEAR BY YEAR
DIR: MANFAI YEUNG
Dur: 5mins

6 Chinese women express their everyday lives through drama.

A SLICE OF LIFE
DIR: ADAM LAURENCE
Dur: 5mins

One shot, tense thriller. A woman goes about her normal evening unaware of the sinister psychopath in her home, stalking ever closer to that knife in the kitchen...

 

TOWER HAMLETS COLLEGE

SEX AND TEENAGERS
DIR: Michelle Agibe
Dur: 3mins 45secs

Documentary questioning the ongoing issue of underage sex, answered by the very people it affects - teenagers themselves.

ONLY WHEN I'M DRUNK
DIR: Laetticia Mbiki, Michelle Aigbe
Dur: 2mins 45secs

Animated music video showing a cast of characters made from children's plasticine engaging in some very adult activities.

LIFE AFTER 9/11
DIR: Shujat Miah, Monsur al Delwar, Monfor Ali
Dur: 11mins 51secs

Documentary exploring the view of the Muslim faith and its representation in the media in the wake of 9/11.

Film for Youth is run by UK Youth and supported by director Guy Ritchie.  This festival dedicated to young film-makers gives young people aged 12 - 25 the opportunity to submit short films, gain a Youth Achievement Award, take part in workshops and if shortlisted participate in a premiere screening and masterclass with Guy.  Details of Film for Youth 2007/08 are at: www.ukyouth.org or contact Laura McVeigh, Festival Director, on 07779 617055 or at laura@ukyouth.org for further information.
University of East London (UEL) was founded in 1970. Their vision is "To achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university, proud of our diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship."

Tower Hamlets College is a large further education college with four different campuses: the largest is on Poplar High Street, about 700m north of Canary Wharf; the others are at Arbour Square, Bethnal Green and the 'Idea Store' on the East India Dock Road. The college educates around 9,000 local people each year, including at its Sixth Form College.