Imagine North East Films

These films were made by community partners as part of their Imagine North East projects. They have been edited by Vincent Chu, Durham University.

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This film shows interviews with graffiti artists from North Shields. It was made by the Phoenix Detached Youth Project for Imagine North East.
This film shows an interview with David Peel. It was made as part of a community history project by Cedarwood Trust for the Imagine North East research project.

The Imagining Benwell film includes extracts from four films, made as part of community projects for Imagine North East.

‘Filming change’ is a film about the historic graveyard at St James Church in Benwell, made by the St James’ Heritage and Environment Group.

‘Growing old in West Newcastle’ shows a boat trip down the River Tyne to reflect how the area has changed. The boat trip was one of several activities for older people organised by Search.  

‘Never Felt so Good’ shows the launch of an exhibition at St James’ Church, Benwell. It was the culmination of a felting art project by St James’ Centre for Heritage and Culture.

‘Hopes and Fears’ was a film making project with young people by the Patchwork Project.

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