mon 7 September INN ON THE GREEN YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL 6–8pm Portobello Film Festival proudly presents a festival within a festival dedicated to work by young people that rarely gets a public platform. Featuring films by: The Video College, Connexions LDD, Transient Film Exchange, the EU Stranger Festival, YCTV, Latimer Films - introduced by Dominic West from The Wire. 6pm Films from young people from The Video College. After-school, in half-term and holidays, 12-19 year olds worked with industry tutors to write, perform, shoot and edit films on a range of topics – from global warming to the effects of bullying and gossip, a series of shorts that explored their own and their neighbourhood’s history, a story of love and loss and an edgy drama about the theft of a bike. The Video College is a charity that has been working in North Kensington since 1994. It is committed to involving those traditionally under-represented in the media and offering young people real skills and opportunities. Round and Round 11 mins ‘Alex is on probation and trying to go straight; he’s working in a bike shop and saving up for his dream bike. His friend, Tee, thinks he’s a fool, and takes it for a joy ride behind Adrian's back. The bike is stolen and Alex knows he will get the blame.’ Made by a group of 16/17 year-old West Londoners, Round and Round was nominated for Best Screenplay for an Activision First Light Movies Award. Director: Michael McHugh. Young Roots Made by 12-18 year olds, the programme explores the rich culture and history of North Kensington as seen through the eyes of both younger and older generations. Youth Crime: (3 mins) Ladbroke Grove compares youth crime of the 50s/60s with that of the present and reflects on the changes in the local community of Ladbroke Grove Home Roots: (6 mins) With help from his grandmother, a boy explores his local and cultural heritage. Back In The Nowaday: (4 mins) A light hearted drama that compares the pleasures and past times of present day teenagers living in Ladbroke Grove with those of the 50s. Little Morocco: (4 mins) A documentary that investigates the history of the Moroccan community living in the Golborne area of North Kensington and its contribution to the rich, cultural heritage of the area. The Test (8 mins) Schoolgirl gossip creates misunderstanding and family friction. Produced by 12-17 year olds. Screenwriting tutor and director: Hannah Robinson Fruit Salad (11 mins) A father loses his daughter but meets a girl with whom he shares something in common. Written and directed by 19 year-old Robert Bertrand. George and the Planet (5 mins) A serious topic with a comic twist. Produced by 12-15 year olds. True ID (6 mins) ‘They can call you names, make you change the way you look, but they can’t change who you are’. Written and produced by 12-17 year olds. The Connexions LDD Film Project was designed to give a group of young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities the opportunity to develop practical and technical skills in film-making. At the same time the group worked to achieve a Bronze Arts Award and to explore opportunities in the media industry. Inspired by the poem ‘A Mothers Broken Heart’, written by Michael Hagan, group member and volunteer project co-ordinator, participants worked intensively with Transient Film Exchange to produce a short film. The group received expert advice, guidance and support to be able to gain experience and develop skills in planning, filming and editing. As well as this participants were given the opportunity to explore the media and creative industries through talks and trips; they were also supported to achieve a Bronze Arts Award. Following the project the original participants have gone on to form their own film-making organisation called Crazie Productions. They have taken part in a number of other projects with Connexions; Historic Royal Palaces; Chelsea Youth Club; Transient Film Exchange; Equal People. Crazie Productions have received funding to purchase their own film-making equipment and they are looking forward to working on the London Youth Games as well as making a docu film in Gothenburg, Sweden in October 2009. The following 2 films are produced by Transient Film Exchange (TFE) an award winning Community Interest Company that works with young disadvantaged people to produce films that give a fresh new voice. TFE teamed up with Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Youth Arts and Action Disability Kensington & Chelsea to produce Grave Mistake. Grave Mistake (15 mins) Ash & Naeem Mahmood It’s said that the youth of today get away with murder…But sometimes their victims just won’t play dead! The Making of Grave Mistake (5 mins) Young peoples view on the process of making Grave Mistake. 8pm One World? Jeff Hathaway & Michelle Worthington / Tracey Flynn (Script) 57 minutes 12 One world follows eight students from a school in Birmingham as they embark on the journey of a lifetime to a rural village in Zambia. For two weeks they find themselves immersed in the African culture and it becomes apparent that this experience is one they will never forget. Documentary. Britain David Lloyd Interview At The New End Gallery. Heri “Arklight” Mkocha 52 minutes U This is a rare interview of the comic artist David Lloyd, a man who co-created V For Vendetta and has a 30 year career on both sides of the Atlantic. Its the only in-depth interview of an comic artist of his statue anywhere this year, on TV or cinema. A rare treat! Art Documentaries. London The Spike Story Sarah Bear 15 minutes 12 Fascinating history of the Spike from 1848 to the present day. It seems the men who first arrived at the site in Peckham planted a seed and ever since the rage has served those in need. It is a place that stories are made up... Documentary. London Brian And Co. Parliament Square SW1 Yumiko Hayakawa 97 minutes 12 This film is about Brian Haw and his supporters. Brian began a peace campaign in Parliament Square in June 2001. Filmed over 1 and a half years, the film details the life of Brian and his supporters and how freedom of speech is threatened in the UK. Feature Length Documentaries. Japan back to schedule