A strong documentary telling the stories of three disabled adults and following on from their first film in 2010, “BELT, BRACES & DISABILITY 2” updates the lives of Dan, Rachel and Troy. Time has not been friendly to all of them but their resilience and character shines through. Especially pleasing about this production was that … Continue reading ““BELT, BRACES & DISABILITY 2””
MENders in Peckham
CTVT is producing short videos for Peckham Settlement, funders of community focused initiatives and organisations in Peckham SE15. Here is a look at the ‘shed’ world of older men and their creativity, based in Peckham’s old library building. Meet “MENders”: The venture is full of characters and character. Meet Francis, Dennis, Nico and others who … Continue reading “MENders in Peckham”
Breaking Bonnie
Here is a crime drama, a single 52 minute film, produced with Freewheelers media group via the services of Chris Haydon who has worked as their media tutor since 2006. This complex story of drugs, corruption and redemption was produced in eighteen months. As is the custom, dialogue is improvised after lengthy discussions and planning … Continue reading “Breaking Bonnie”
Ted’s Gone Funny
The latest comedy film from Freewheelers Media Group, supported by CTVT in post production and with Chris Haydon as Media Tutor, comes from an idea by Peter Messer and is directed by Sam Keelan, her first project as director.
Bede House at 70 documentary
Newly uploaded is our 2008 film celebrating seven decades of work in Bermondsey for Bede House. Old stories, archive film and photographies, valuable historical testimony from the main players some of whom are no longer with us … The commission came from Nick Dunne who is still Bede’s Director these several years later. He wrote … Continue reading “Bede House at 70 documentary”
New Work / 2017 & Beyond
CTVT has been reflecting on our future activities: over the years we have engaged with mental health service users, special needs education for 11-16 year olds, and the adult disability sector with which we busily continue. Ex-offenders too have come our way for both documentary and drama work, all of which was very rewarding. We have … Continue reading “New Work / 2017 & Beyond”