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Can documentaries about people living in poverty in the UK inform debate without resorting to voyeurism?
This relevant topic will be hotly debated on Friday at Sheffield’s documentary festival.
http://www.spectacle.co.uk/spectacleblog/poverty-and-the-media/sheffield-docufest-debates-the-ethics-of-poverty-on-tv/
Among those taking part is Mark Saunders, independent documentary filmmaker and founder of Spectacle, a campaigning media production company and ever expanding web presence. Spectacle produced the Poverty and Participation in the Media Project. Mark will be showing clips discussing the BBC’s documentary The Tower and Channel 4’s Rich Kid, Poor Kid.
He will be joined on the platform by leading UK programme makers Andy Glynne, Nick Fraser, Jim Boyle, Alexander Goodman and Robert Pendlebury. Brian Woods of True Vision and Julia Lewis from the Rowntree Foundation are moderating.
Although reality shows have attempted to provide more insight into the realities of life in poverty, they beg the question as to whether contrasting wealth and poverty is a sound approach. There may be better ways to create memorable, sensitive and engaging films.
After the debate, there will a series of shortlisted pitches.
The event is being hosted by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, which has partnered with Mosaic Films and BBC Storyville to find documentary makers who can produce compelling stories which engage audiences and encourage debate on poverty in the UK.
Venue: Town Hall Reception Rooms
Date: Friday 05 November 2010
Time: 10:30amCan documentaries about people living in poverty in the UK inform debate without... more
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There's a buzz of news about complaints that voting booths left many unable to vote, leaving large unhappy queues of potential voters. One question today is, will legal action take place to contest some results?
Polling stations will face criticism, since some are saying with large registration and polling card numbers, the staff should have prepared for a big turn out.
In Sheffield, students are angry and say there was 'discrimination', where it's said students were split into another line away from a 'resident fast track queue'. Students not bringing polling cards were blamed, however the post points out students argued you don't need the card and that a good number of students did take their polling card.
"Later he appeared to change his argument claiming that "students don’t bring their polling cards" - although the students told Channel 4 News that a vast majority did have their documents. It was also discriminative, the student said, since there is no legal requirement to bring the polling card in order to vote."-Channel 4 news.
In other areas like Hackney there were sit ins, reports some voting booths stayed opened after 10pm and one station apparently ran out of ballot papers. It was already stated last night the Electoral Commission will investigate the complaints made.There's a buzz of news about complaints that voting booths left many unable to... more
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Angles and Lines is the new video for Plymouth-based band, ARTHUR WALKER's latest track - ANGLES AND LINES.
Shot in HD in various locations around Sheffield, ANGLES AND LINES is the story of a sock puppet whose life is turned upside-down when his girlfriend decides to leave him. His day goes from bad to worse leading up to a final confrontation, but a happy ending may be in sight!
Conceived, produced and directed by Gary Mellor and Ben Wilkinson from Final Hour Films. Visit the Final Hour Films YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/finalhourfilms
More information on ARTHUR WALKER, including news, releases and upcoming gigs, can be found on their home page http://www.arthurwalker.co.uk or MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/arthurwalkerAngles and Lines is the new video for Plymouth-based band, ARTHUR WALKER's latest... more
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Are you going to the protest?
What are your opinions on the Digital Economy Bill.
Boing Boing blog posts about the planned Open Rights Group protest tomorrow against the Digital Economy Bill in London and Sheffield. They urge people who are themselves against the bill to join in.
"come along to the Open Rights Group "Stop Disconnection" demonstration tomorrow (Weds) afternoon at 1730h at Old Palace Yard (opposite Parliament, next to Westminster Abbey). Another event is planned for Sheffield."Are you going to the protest?
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Yogdah Presents:
TONY GODDARD
Measuring Gravity
Not exactly a lesson in how to measure acceleration due to gravity.
Presenter
Tony Goddard
Director
Carlos Barcode
Camera
Steve Withington
Derector of Photography
Laurence Bufo
Editing
Mike Futcher
Original Music
DJ yogyogYogdah Presents:
TONY GODDARD
Measuring Gravity
Not exactly a lesson in how to... more
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A Sheffield Hallam University student who got blind drunk and took a leak on a war memorial has been spared a prison sentence by a judge who said he had never seen anyone before him who was more contrite.
19-year-old Philip Laing had drunk a bottle of whiskey with a friend before knocking back so many drinks on a student night out that he couldn't remember a thing about the night.
As well as an epic hangover, Laing's been punished with 250 hours of community service.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/6660489/Student-Philip-Laing-who-urinated-on-war-memorial-avoids-jail.htmlA Sheffield Hallam University student who got blind drunk and took a leak on a war... more
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Arctic Monkeys' drummer Matt Helder is teaming up with Reverend And The Makers' Jon McClure to curate a festival this summer. The festival will take place in their hometown of Sheffield from July 24-27.Arctic Monkeys' drummer Matt Helder is teaming up with Reverend And The... more
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This old footage from 1991 was a plan for an installation for Sheffield's Meadowhall shopping centre, but was scrapped, but from the viral point-of-view in the 21st century, it's genius.
What do you think...This old footage from 1991 was a plan for an installation for Sheffield's... more
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Sheffield is a city known for its musical pedigree and its metal industries. But where do the two intersect and overlap? Possibly here....
A 20 minute experimental music doc that's about Sheffield (and other cities like it) by way of being about a run down old building that has played a huge part in supporting the burgeoning careers of the likes of Def Leppard, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, Reverend and the Makers, The Long Blondes and Little Man Tate.Sheffield is a city known for its musical pedigree and its metal industries. But where... more
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A short about the next biggest thing to come out of Sheffield's still-burgeoning music scene, Mark Stoney talks about his rise to near-fame and what he's up to in the US of A. Voted one of the Sexiest Dudes on MySpace by Marie Claire magazine, Stoney is set to set the music world alight. Watch and get the scoop first!A short about the next biggest thing to come out of Sheffield's still-burgeoning... more
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A recent booksigning event held to promote his new autobiography, 'Prezza: My Story: Pulling No Punches,' might be a good indication that a change of title is needed. Something along the lines of 'Prescott - pulling no punches or punters for that matter.'
According to Holy Moly, the self-proclaimed bulimic had an entourage of 9 people to deal with the expected crowds, but his security maintained his 'star status' by never being outnumbered by the crowds. I say crowds, I actually mean staff, as when only 7 people turned up, he had a wander around the store, 'befriended staff' and then bought a book.
I'd have loved to have approached him and then made a beeline for the Mills & Boon, sorry Prezza, soppy romantic tripe is much more appealing. A recent booksigning event held to promote his new autobiography, 'Prezza: My... more
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I don't know much about the artist except that T2 is a producer from Leeds. England's Timbaland?
This song, "Heartbroken" was released sometime in November of 2007 but as usual America is slow on catching up with our friends across the pond. I thought I'd help by introducing this hot dance song.
Even Rye Rye recommends it!
I don't know much about the artist except that T2 is a producer from Leeds.... more
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A rare look inside boxing legend Brendan Ingle's boxing gym in Sheffield. The gym has produced famous fighters Prince Nazeem Hamed, Johnny Nelson and Herol 'Bomber' Graham!A rare look inside boxing legend Brendan Ingle's boxing gym in Sheffield. The gym... more
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