Filmmaking in Newtown
Nature in Newtown
During the summer Community Connector, Shanti Pant hosted 'Nature in Newtown' -a free project exploring the natural environment in local Neighbourhood Newtown.
Following this project the ten-group members took part in a series of workshops to create short films inspired by 'nature'. The film making sessions were facilitated by Bristol-based filmmaker and Shanti Sherson and film-maker Jon Aitkin.
"It’s been lovely to build a nice friendly and inclusive group. It’s given me confidence. I’ve been told ‘you can’t do that’ so much. It’s so good to be around people who say ‘go for it!'"
Across the sessions the group learned simple techniques using mobile phones to create short films and explored different ways of creative expression, for example Haiku's, poetry and painting. The project culminated with a film screening at Trinity and a communal lunch.
Newtown is one of three local neighbourhoods that Trinity is working closely with over the course of this year, to develop a greater understanding of residents’ interests and experiences, and how Trinity can support grassroots creative activity.
Click here to find out more about our Community and Neighbourhoods programme
