18-year-old Ellie’s film explores the story of a young woman from North East England, who isn’t traditionally feminine and works in a quarry and is often ostracized because of her masculine hobbies. After being taunted at a bar, she decides to take action when she is challenged with an arm wrestle. She soon realizes that […] READ MORE
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Corner House
Young people from Stockton wanted to make a film about Corner House, a place that makes them feel safe and loved, with loads to do, through their words. They recall life before joining the group, the trouble they got into, and how the Corner House Youth Project really has made them turn a positive corner.
Tees Valley On My Mind by Nina Bianco
Nina wants to know – what’s on your mind? A document of her 15-year-old’s professional people-watching skills brings up some surprising and sometimes sad insights into the lives of ordinary people living in Teesside.
Darlo Dean by Dean
20-year-old Dean has grown up on the Firthmoor Estate in Darlington is helping shape the future of the local community through his volunteering at the local Community Centre. He has started up a youth disco, serves in the kitchen and helps out at reception. He has his own slot on a local radio station announcing […] READ MORE
From Syria To Hartlepool by Nasim Daraj & Ammar Haskal
The story of the friendship of 18-year-old Nasim and Ammar who’s 19, from the newly arrived community, created through meeting in Hartlepool and their shared past in war-torn Syria. These two young men from different Syrian cities form a friendship thousands of miles away in Hartlepool. If not for the devastating war, they would never […] READ MORE
Football Coaching by Kieran Janicki
Keiran is 21 and from Marske in Redcar and Cleveland. He coaches football and wants to help young boys find their team working spirit. He made this film to show how sport can be helpful in the development of young people.