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This programme features a selection of some of the great short films submitted to the Homeless Film Festival from all over the world.
Programme
Billie
Dir Ana Pinheiro/GB/19 mins
For 17 years, Billie was a heroin and crack addict living on the streets. This film tells the story of how she established a career with The Big Issue, found love and got clean.
Under The Tracks
Dir Garry Paton/GB/15 mins
This raw, docu-drama takes us to the streets of Manchester. With the steadying hand of friend Robert on his shoulder and support from the day centre they both attend, it’s easier for homeless gambling addict Joe to manage his life on the streets and temper. But when accused of stealing on the premises, it won’t just be his rag he’ll lose.
Not Suitable For Children
Dir Mark Bracegirdle/GB/5 mins
A black comedy in which a failed ventriloquist is constantly harassed by his flamingo puppet.
Changes
Dir David Mcdonnell/GB/1 min
A spoken word project involving students from the Workers’ Educational Association North West (WEA).
Four Walls
Dir Owen Davies/GB/16 mins
An award-winning short drama about the effects that anti-social behaviour can have on young people, families and communities.
1 of 100 Faces, 100 Stories
Dir Alan Lyddiard/GB/1 min
From April-September 2010, Alan Lyddiard and Magali Pettier undertook an artists’ residency at Crisis Skylight, Newcastle upon Tyne. Working with Crisis Skylight, The Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture and Tomorrow’s People they created the project ‘100 faces, 100 stories’.
This is Camden Calling
Dir Grace Pluckrose-Oliver/GB/10 mins
A musical documentary about Camden Calling: a collective of homeless, ex-homeless and vulnerable people from across London who have come together to turn their lives around.
Home is Where the Roof Is
Dirs Out Side Film/GB/10 mins
An intimate short documentary made in Nottingham, with personal reflections on homelessness.
The Homeless World Cup
Dirs Donkey Stone Films/GB/5 mins
Short inspirational documentary profiling The Homeless World Cup, a global tournament which uses football as a means to tackle homelessness.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Dirs Streetwise Opera/GB/9 mins
An innovative and original short opera based on the famous fable.
Heroes and Villains
Dir Tin Geens/GB/6 mins
A Music Video devised and realised by homeless Londoners during workshops at the Connection Day Centre (St Martin in the Fields, London) over a period of two months.