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INSPIRED
Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00

INSPIRED

Back for its fourth edition, INSPIRED returns on Sat 15 June, courtesy of Cables & Cameras.

Join us to connect with diverse emerging talent, gain insights from leading industry experts and explore stories from person of colour (POC) communities across the UK through a range of impactful short films from the indie film scene.

This year’s edition will feature contributions from rising stars including the Williams brothers, AKA Mandem Collective, plus a conversation with award-winning writer, executive and creative director Karla Williams from MsMono production company.

Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker trying to navigate your path into the industry, an established creative interested in finding ways to develop your practice, or are interested in discovering films by some of the most exciting creative talent out there, there's something for everyone.

Book tickets : https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/651/cables-cameras-presents-inspired

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Cables & Cameras presents: Reel Shorts
Dec
15
to Dec 16
BLACK & BROWN CREATIVES, Bristol, Black Films, bristol film makers, Cables & Cameras, Film Makers, POC FILMMAKERS, BRISTOL CITY, POC CREATIVES

Cables & Cameras presents: Reel Shorts

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Friday 15th December // 19:30

Tickets: £6 (full) / £5 (concession)

The ticket enters you into the raffle

Venue : Cube Cinema

This is our final screening of the year, a special Cables & Cameras showcase of short films, including a discussion and after the films, hosted by Adam Murray from BBHC, There is also an opportunity to get involved in a truly special raffle to thank you for your support over the last year. So, be a part of the celebration.

This will be your last chance to explore a selection of rich cultural films regionally from around the UK, connecting diverse voices and filmmakers with you the audience. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker or a creative trying to find your path into the film industry, there's something for everyone tonight!

We would also like to show our appreciation and would like to thank all the filmmakers and audiences for supporting Cables & Cameras events this year with virtual flowers.

We hope these screenings and discussions around film and culture have inspired you to find your pathway in life and enter the creative industries.

Cables & Cameras feel responsible for creating a space where you can be supported and be a part of a community and ask questions. We may not have all the answers, but someone in the room will.

Films screened at this Reel Shorts showcase:

Daughters Of The Sea - Writer/Director: Krystal S. Lowe

TASBEEH – Written and direct by Iqbal Mohammed @ Produced by @enonfilms

Ghost & Machines - Director : Muhebur Rahman Shana -

Fluid Symphonies - film experience by Onismo Muhlanga & Tarah Kandial

More to be confirmed

Hosted by Adam Murray

Book tickets : https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-cube/fri-15-dec-cables-cameras-presents-reel-shorts-98538#e98538

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Cables & Cameras presents : REGIONAL VOICES
Sep
7
7:30 PM19:30

Cables & Cameras presents : REGIONAL VOICES

Another chance to experience a special Cables & Cameras showcase of short films + a discussion after the films hosted by Junior Sunder + a opportunity to socialise in the bar and garden.

A cinematic movement is currently unfolding, spearheaded by a new generation of talented black and brown filmmakers and creatives. These visionaries are weaving captivating narratives that delve into the unexplored experiences and rich culture of various UK regions, thereby connecting diverse voices in a profound way.

The question arises: How can we establish strong alliances and partnerships with our regional creatives, and what valuable insights can we gain from one another? Let us embark on a journey to explore and discover specific solutions and tips that will enable us to collaborate effectively and further enhance the impact of this movement. By fostering an environment of mutual learning and support, we can elevate and celebrate the unique stories and perspectives that emerge from the regions across the UK. 

Through this collective effort, we can undoubtedly achieve a more inclusive and representative portrayal of our society and culture in are regions. Together, we can create a  landscape that truly embraces the richness of our regional identities and amplifies the voices that have been waiting to be heard.

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Tickets: https://hdfst.uk/e93477

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Jun
27
6:00 PM18:00
BRISTOL CITY, BRISTOL CITY OF FILM, bristol film makers, Cables & Cameras, BLACK & BROWN CREATIVES, St pauls carnival, Carnival, Learning from Legends, Carnival Cinema, Bristol

St Pauls Carnival Fringe: Inna Wi Carnival Cinema

Immerse yourself in the legendary stories, culture and history surrounding St Pauls Carnival at this cinema evening presented in collaboration with Cables & Cameras.

Featuring a series of four short films charting Windrush legacy, Caribbean and Carnival Culture and Black Britain from talented black & brown local creatives, including:

● Home Carnival Queen A beautiful exploration of UK carnival culture seen through the lens of black women and expressed in dance, music and mas costume. Directed by Somina 'Mena' Fombo

● HATS A story based on true events when a mother develops dementia and her daughter tries to find a suitable care home. It shows that the Windrush Generation and their descendants still need to wear different hats in order to fit in. Directed by Michelle Pascal 

● Celebrate What? A 1968 BBC documentary that covered the first St Pauls Carnival. As its title implied, it looked critically at the housing, employment and cultural discrimination faced by recent black immigrants in Bristol. Directed by Colin Thomas 

● Inna Wi Carnival: Reflections of a Generation A St Pauls Carnival production which joins a conversation between local elders from the founding generation who recollect their memories and all that St Pauls Carnival means and entails. Directed by Keziah Wenham-Kenyon

A post-screening panel discussion will feature local people from the Afro-Caribbean community reflecting on this year’s Carnival theme ‘Learning from Legends’. Plus a Caribbean-inspired cocktail bar, food and entertainment for the full Carnival experience!

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Tickets: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2023-06-27&event_id=90632

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