The Academy is out to produce a short about the racial riots in Southall, that took place in 1979 respectively.
In 1979 a group of people from the National Front held a meeting, propagating hatred against the South Asian Communities of Southall. This was protested by a large majority, while the members were protected by the police. The riots led to a few injuries and brought in a bad reputation for Southall.
Through this project we want to deliver a culturally rich story, promoting diversity in the region and also creating a platform for youths to hone their skills in media and arts.
The subject is still a highly emotive one both among residents and those who took part, whether protestors or police officers. Our volunteer team has spoken with a few eyewitnesses peoples, who had seen their eyes.
They still believe that true reflections of the incident are still hidden from the public and it is necessary to share Southall's story from rising from riots to harmony and peace
What we'll deliver:
- 15 Minute Short Film
- 10 weeks peer to peer creative development program and train volunteers ort.
- 2 weeks Eyewitnes people interviews, present laders from different background communities
- 4 weeks Postproduction inculding editing, voiceover, background musis and sounds effect
- 2 weeks for promtions, publicity and launching programme
- In January 2024 special showcase in Southall Town hall for member partners
Why it's a great idea:
1. People who live very close to this incident
2. Cultural Awareness
2. Promoting integration amongst diverse communities
3. The project will provide platforms to explore the history, of creating, and socialising among the community.
4. Participation of youths and training them in media and art
5. It will provide volunteering and paid work opportunities for those who want to pursue creative paths of learning to make films.
6. The project will provide multiple creative, development, and acting talents and platforms provide for young people to be artistically engaged and enthused.
Steps to get it done:
- Buy sounds recorders mixture, shooting equipments, hiring a space for discussion topics for each storyteller
1. The Program is designed to empower young and elderly people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority groups aged 21 plus by offering professional leadership roles and mentoring opportunities assisted led by professional media people teaching them.
2. The outcome of this project to lead that we live here, it can be easy to forget our past, but never forget how much our parents and grandparents fought to have the freedoms we have today
