May
2003
Our vibrant city |
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In
pictures: see five films that capture the essence of life in Birmingham
and the vibrancy of the city, from the people and the culture to
the stunning architecture.
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As
part of the bid to promote Birmingham as the 2008 city of culture,
five films have been commissioned showing the life and vibrancy of
Birmingham. The films were produced by Saskia Sutton.
Take a look - Birmingham really is a fabulous city.
If you don't have Realplayer to view the films, take a look at the
picture galleries.
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| One
of the faces in 'Immersion' |
Immersion
A film showing the wide range of people who use the stunning Victorian
Moseley Street Baths. All races, ages and types use the pools.
Paul Green, writer and director, has done a number of fiction shorts
and documentaries. His work has been showcased on television and screened
at film festivals across Europe.
Paul has lived in Birmingham for the past twelve years and now considers
himself an honorary Brummie!
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the film: Immersion |
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| A
scene from 'Faces' |
Faces
A montage of a typical day in Birmingham, featuring the huge range
and diversity of Birmingham's population.
Ibrahim Emin is the director of Faces. His short film, entitled "Cult
Fiction", won Best Film for the DKNY & the Electric Cinema Film Competition
last year.
It was his directing debut and was judged by Trevor Beattie, Chairman
of TBWA. Trevor offered Ibrahim the opportunity to direct a multicultural
film for the Birmingham bid. 'Made in Birmingham' is now his second
film.
| See
the film: Faces |
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| An
ironic look at Birmingham |
The
Black Country
An ironic look at Birmingham through in the style of a major Hollywood
film trailer.
Simon Smythe the director is a new director who specialises in pop
promos, corporate films and title sequences. He's been signed up to
direct a major science fiction TV series.
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the film: Black Country |
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| Asian
sweets |
Multiculinary
A sprint round the restaurants and styles of food available in Birmingham.
Charlotte Metcalf the director is a director of issue based films
working for Channel 4, C5 and many news and documentary programmes.
She works mainly in the third world where she highlights issues of
race and sexuality.
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the film: Multiculinary |
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| Ballad
of Birmingham |
Ballad
of Birmingham
A glorious and uplifting anthem to the range of cultural activities
and the bravura architecture in Birmingham.
Director Howard Guard's film career began when he won a place in the
BFI's Top Ten Amateur Film competition whilst studying psychology
at University. By the 70's he had founded his own successful production
company.
The Museum of Modern Art NY placed 6 of his commercials in their archives.
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the film: Ballad of Birmingham |
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IN PICTURES:
Take a look at the picture gallery showing images from the five films:
| Birmingham
in pictures: gallery 1 |
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| Birmingham
in pictures: gallery 2 |
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| Birmingham
in pictures: gallery 3 |
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All of the films above were commissioned by Be in Birmingham 2008.
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