The BBC Big Screen, by the Town Hall in Chamberlain Square, operates throughout the day with a continuous feed of local news, weather and traffic updates from BBCi. The high-tech screen relays a mixture of live BBC television programmes, local events such as the Lord Mayor's Show and Birmingham Artsfest, alongside big international events. The screen also carries the work of the best talent in Birmingham, including young film makers, video artists and community groups. Films showing in June 2006
It's Summer Film Festival time on the Big Screen throughout June. For a full schedule of times and dates see the time table underneath the Big Screen in Chamberlain Square. Take a look below for the films that will be showing. Adult Drama Bouncer by Michael Baig-CliffordA film that deals with the doorman’s worst nightmare – ‘the one that comes back’. The Secret Year of Six by Francois GandolfiValerie confronts Mike, her schoolboy tormentor, at a school reunion but discovers the truth wasn’t as simple as she thought. Animation Are You Terry by Yu-Ling YehA story about how a five year old girl overcomes her emotional difficulties through the help of a therapist. Beach Buoy by Natalie Ann HinchleyThe film follows a buoy’s journey across the memory of a British seaside. Little Angel by David LedsamFearing another trip through hell's fiery gates, the stork decides to deliver a baby demon to heaven instead. Mr Bronski Meets Mr EvansA highly professional pop star hopes for a successful session in the recording studio, but an inept amateur producer has his own ideas. OK Komputer by Dean CookAnimated comedy with a camp twist! 1 little girl, 1 gay robot…Oh! What a simple life. Onions by Natalie HinchleyA man’s attempt to grow the perfect onion - watch out for the troupe of ambitious rabbits. The Collector by Babis AlexidisThe Collector sees contemporary society as a huge theatre of absurd. Documentary
Butterfly by James MelloyA documentary exploring a childhood of collecting butterflies and stamps; growing up and letting go. The Tempest by Jorg MuschnerA documentary following a youth theatre’s production of ‘The Tempest’. We’re All the Same People by Vinod MahindruProduced with Groundwork Birmingham. Young people give their thoughts and experiences on promoting community cohesion. Drama Best Man Dead by Gary ParkerA competition between four young children. Doris the Builder by Alice TroughtonThere is no dare that Dave, a builder, will not take on! XK7218 by Kevin PowisA prisoner receives a visit from his wife. His worse fear is realised. Experimental/Graphics Black River Stage by Hamlet LinA monologue along a canal. Doppelganger by Tal RosnerA daydream travel between real and imaginary, steel and concrete, clouds and smoke. Into Pieces by Babis AlexiadisExperiencing the exchange of art in the community. It Must Be Abstract by Annabelle Craven-JonesAn intense waiting and expectancy surrounds the occurrence of The Seven Bore, Gloucestershire. Move by Angela Fox45 second vertical journey. Urban Icons by Savneet NagiThe screen is used in a creative way to manipulate urban icons found within a city. Music Dholicious by Ryan SinghMusic video from Scottish percussionist Ryan Singh. Ey Ey by Def 1Produced by Jeevan Chowdry, Def 1’s debut single proves he is a strong contender on the hip hop scene. Ground Shaker Medley by Aman HayerMusic video provided by WV Entertainment. Machine Boy by Dean CookAnimated promo for the track ‘Depression’. Party by Shimm OneParty track from a local artist. Strange Productionz provided by South Birmingham CollegeMusic video produced by students. Royal Opera House performances A chance to see even more in June.
Three Royal Opera House performances will be relayed on the Big Screen in June - take a look and see what you could be seeing for free!
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