• Skip to main content
  • Text Only version of this page
  • Access keys help

BBC Home

Explore the BBC


16th July 2009
Accessibility help
Text only
film network - short films from new British filmmakerssearch film network

BBC Homepage
Film
film network home
my profile
submit your short
magazine
film making guide
film catalogue
people catalogue
mobile
sitehelp
related links
film network feeds

Contact Us


Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

 
New visitors:  Create your membership
Returning members:  Sign in
DramaComedyDocumentaryAnimationExperimentalMusic
What We've Found Out About Stem Cells
Richard Fenwick
average rating from 16 members 
       
documentary | 2006 | North East | 13 min
Published 21 Dec 06
An attempt to demystify the complicated world of stem cells through a series of simple and colourful animations.
email iconsend to a friend
  PLAY NOW
Requires windows media player or
real player.
synopsis
What we've found out about Stem Cells is a short film that attempts to demystify the complicated world of stem cells through a series of simple and colourful animations.
short fact
"Written and directed by Richard Fenwick the film is based around illustrations created by graphic designers 'Reluctant Hero' and animated by Fenwick and award-winning Northumbria University graduate, Stephen Agnew."
crew
  • director Richard Fenwick
  • writer Richard Fenwick and Mark Gales
  • producer Mark Gales
  • editor Richard Fenwick
  • sound Stu Wright
  • music Mickey Clarke @ Equilateral Productions
  • narrator Joy Sanders
  • research Mark Gales & Richard Fenwick
  • illustrators Reluctant Hero
  • animators Richard Fenwick & Stephen Agnew
  • festivals, awards and screenings include:
    • Official Selection, Mecal International Short Film Festival, Barcelona, 2007
    • Runner Up, Rushes Soho Short Film Festival, London, 2007
    • Official Selection, 3rd Digital Barcelona Film Festival , 2007
    • Official Selection, Silver, Rose Design Awards, Manchester , 2006
    • Official Selection, RESFEST International tour, 2006
    • Official Selection, oneodtzero_10, London + International tour , 2006
    • Official Selection, AV06 Festival,, North East of England , 2006
    format
    digital
    © 2006 Richard Fenwick

    comments

    subscribe/unsubscribe to receive email alerts for new comments on this film
    more about email alerts 
    add your comments
    comment by Moderated Comment

    This post has been Removed

    comment by Ben  Lock
    Click this button if you think
				this comment breaks the house rules
    posted Mar 16, 2007

    It's great to see animation being used in this way to explain some complex scientific ideas.

    If you've got a showreel, you can post it on http://crewgle.com

    I've got some projects that I would love to talk to you about!

    comment by Jake  Stavrinides
    Click this button if you think
				this comment breaks the house rules
    posted Feb 12, 2007

    This clip really informed me. I am a 30 year old with Dilated cardiomyopathy and think that stem cells will be my one hope. I don't want a heart transplant. I really like the idea of having 'my own' stem cells to repair me. I hope this clip helps the carers and patients affected by heart issues. Thank you for this.

    comment by shane  walter
    Click this button if you think
				this comment breaks the house rules
    posted Jan 15, 2007

    visually intelligent take on a serious subject - uses animation to give balance, wit and invention that is never dry. entertains and educates, fenwick is an innvovative moving image maker to watch now and of course the future. check out his rnd series of shorts.

    shane  walter is Director of onedotzero and a member of Film Network's Industry Panel.
    comment by Gareth  Crook
    Click this button if you think
				this comment breaks the house rules
    posted Jan 7, 2007

    Quite brilliant. Has everything that a short film needs, a good and engaging narrative (in this case educational), visually interesting (purposeful and well produced animation) and an all round professionalism in the execution and expertise of the subject. To say I enjoyed, is selling it short. This film deserves all the praise it gets.

    add your comments  
    Click ! on a comment that breaks the house rules
    send someone a message
    You can message anyone whose name appears as a link by clicking through to their profile page.
    alert editors
    If you were involved with this film and notice any errors on this page, please email the editors.
    rate this film
    5     
    4     
    3     
    2     
    1     

    see comments on this film 
    add your comments  
    stills gallery 
    view
    gallery
    other films by this director
    Safety Procedures
    Artificial Worlds V3.0
    experimental
    Safety Procedures
    Safety Procedures
    animation
    Safety Procedures
    Albert's Speech
    comedy
    useful links
    • www.richardfenwick.com
    • www.wellcome.ac.uk
    • www.reluctanthero.co.uk
    • www.avfest.co.uk
    • listing on britfilms.com
    • www.onedotzero.com
    funded by
    Wellcome Trust, AV Festival

    produced by
    A Reference Point Films Production

    selected by
    This film was chosen by onedotzero and is part of their onedotzero_10 festival selection

    distributed by
    onedotzero
    more shorts with similar themes

    This film is included in the film catalogue under the following themes:

    • Behind Closed Doors
    • Crossing Borders
    onedotzero submissions

    Some of the content on Film Network is generated by members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. If you consider this content to be in breach of the house rules please alert our moderators.

    About Film Network
    Film Network is a showcase and community for up-and-coming UK filmmakers
    Find out more  



    About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy