A new film coproduced and written by young people has been launched in Colburn, Catterick Garrison. The powerful narrative was shaped and devised through creative workshops with inspired youth and themes were developed through working with artists such as Hip Hop artist Kritikal Powers, make-up artist Alexandra Nicole and photographer Scott Akoz. The moving narrative… Read more »
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Be A Friend Campaign Launches
A new campaign has been launched in partnership with Inspired Youth and Ryedale Carers Support to promote the difference people can make in their community. The campaign which features real people, was devised and shaped by workshops with carers and volunteers. The 2 short films were designed to harness positive messages about the difference ‘being… Read more »
Bilton is LIT
NCOP FutureHY, Inspired Youth, My Neighbourhoods and Bilton Youth Club invite you watch our coproduced film “Lost In Translation” celebrating the young people of Bilton and exploring their ideas, perspectives and future ambitions. Artistically captured by Inspired Youth and co-produced with young people Lost in Translation (LIT) Bilton is a powerful short film about raising… Read more »
They picked me off the floor
Big Thinking is proud to present a new short film as part of the Stories Of ATI series. The film features Laura who has been receiving 1-2-1 support through Aspire-iGen on the Action Towards Inclusion (ATI) programme. Action Towards Inclusion supports people in the community to overcome barriers to employment, training and job search. During… Read more »
Lizzie is overcoming adversity and following her dreams
Big thinking is proud to present a powerful short film featuring Lizzie who is receiving support through Action Towards Inclusion with an organisation that support lone parents called Aspire-igen. In this candid and inspiring short story Lizzie talks about her traumatic journey of recovery from domestic violence and how she is gaining 1-2-1 support from… Read more »
Selby young people make film to challenge stereotypes
A film about perceptions of young people has been produced in Selby in coproduction with young people from the area. The powerful film produced through creative workshops with Inspired Youth explores issues important to young people from Selby and sets out to challenge negative stereotypes and fight stigma. The film is part of the Lost… Read more »
Jo’s moving on up – new Big Thinking film
Big thinking is proud to present our latest short film featuring Jo who is receiving support through Action Towards Inclusion with an organisation called Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource. In this short film Jo talks about her journey and how she is gaining 1-2-1 support through S&R Carers Resource on the Action Towards Inclusion programme to help… Read more »
The voices of care children spoken through film
Check out the powerful 1% short film series shaped by young people which highlight themes around the journey from Care to Independence. The project was part of York Mediale 2018 and was supported by JRF. We have dreams and aspirations Like everyone else – feat. Kritikal Powers Behind the statistics – short documentary about the… Read more »
Care Leaver ‘movement’ makes profound impact with the 1% at Everyman Cinema
Care Leavers left hearts and minds deeply touched as the impact of their experience driven film screened on the largest Everyman Cinema screen in the UK this October 2018 as part of the first ever York Mediale, the first international digital arts festival to be hosted in York. A full house of supporters, local politicians,… Read more »
Thinking Bigger – Inspirational project highlights real voices
Our Big Thinking participant engagement project gives people who are accessing support from Action Towards Inclusion a platform to speak their voice and share their experiences. Through a series of creative workshops with participants and keyworkers on the programme from across York, North Yorkshire and East Riding, Inspired Youth have been listening to people share… Read more »