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Calling all Deaffest’s 2010 Film Submissions!
March 2010
NOW is the time to start submitting your film submission forms to Zebra Uno for the upcoming Deaffest on 21st – 23rd May 2010.
Deaffest is dedicated to celebrating the talents of Deaf filmmakers and Deaf Media artists by showcasing their talented work at the year’s most prestigious film festival.
The deadline for submission is 31st March 2010
Don’t delay! Start submitting your films now!
For more information go to www.deaffest.co.uk
Posted on 10 May 2010 by Zebra
The Ben Steiner £5,000 Bursary is Back!
March 2010
Deaffest is proud to announce that the Ben Steiner Bursary programme weekend is back.
The Ben Steiner Bursary weekend is dedicated to providing Deaf media practitioners and Deaf artists the opportunity to increase their knowledge and gain a greater understanding of what is involved in making a successful film.
The whole weekend will be delivered in British Sign Language by extremely gifted and talented Deaf filmmakers and media practitioners.
The training will take place at Wolverhampton’s Light House, Fryer Street on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April from 10am – 5pm. Following from this weekend programme, you will be asked to prepare and present your film idea at our prestigious film festival Deaffest 2010 on Saturday 22nd May, in hope of winning £5, 000!
If you are interested in applying and would like more information, please contact Marcella Stratton, Deaffest Coordinator via email- marcella@zebra-uno.com or visit our Deaffest website - www.deaffest.co.uk
Posted on 10 May 2010 by Zebra
Zebra Uno and Sense work together to produce a BSL Direct Payments DVD & access on Sense’s website!
March 2010
Zebra Uno and Sense have been working together to create an accessible and interactive British Sign Language DVD on the topic of Direct Payments.
Many Deaf and Deafblind people are often not aware of the importance of Direct Payments, or what it involves and how individuals can apply for this type of support.
Sense is an organisation dedicated to supporting and encouraging independence of choice to the communities they care for. With this new Direct Payments DVD, each client who approaches Sense with anything involved with Direct Payments will receive all information in British Sign Language.
As well as having all this information accessible on DVD, Sense’s website will be uploaded with video BSL clips relating to Direct Payments and all what it entails.
Watch this space for the date of the Direct Payments DVD and Website launch!
Posted on 10 May 2010 by Zebra
Deaffest coordinator Marcella Stratton flies out to Hong Kong!
February 2010
Chief Executive of the Centre for Cultural Development and proposed Festival coordinator Mok Chiu Yu invites our very own Deaffest co-ordinator Marcella Stratton to discuss how to support their First ever Deaf Film Festival, which hopes to be held in September this year.
With funding from ‘Connections through Culture’ China, Marcella Stratton flew out to Hong Kong for a period of 10 days providing advice and consultations on ways to create a Film festival dedicated to Deaf filmmakers and media practitioners.
Marcella gave a presentation about the prestigious UK Film Festival Deaffest, which inspired and encouraged the Hong Kong team and gave ideas of what a film festival may involve. After that, a selection of Deaf films from the UK were screened to an audience of over 150 Deaf and hearing individuals.
As part of her visit there, Marcella had a number of meetings with Mok Chiu Yu and visited the Agnes B Cinema, the proposed venue for the film festival. Marcella also had the privilege of visiting local Deaf communities and networking with a number of organisations such as;
• Hong Kong Sign Language Association
• Hong Kong Association of the Deaf
• Hong Kong Federation for the Deaf (Vice President - Wong Moon Chung)
• Hong Kong School of the Deaf Alumni Association
• Hong Kong Sports Association of the Deaf (Director - Tse Wong Po Yee, Louise)
In her own words, ‘Hong Kong was an amazing experience. I gained a valuable insight into China’s arts and cultures. The opportunity to liaise with aspiring Deaf filmmakers and the main organisers has given me the confidence to continue a working relationship regarding their first Film Festival and any other projects.’
Posted on 10 May 2010 by Zebra
Zebra Uno’s successful partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau to improve BSL access on their website!
February 2010
Zebra Uno and Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) are working together to provide British Sign Language on their national website.
After consultation with Deaf CAB advisers and CAB staff from the head office in London, BSL access will be provided concerning the issues of Benefits, Debt, Discrimination and Employment.
It will also provide an introduction to what the CAB does and how you can find out where your local CAB is.
Watch this space for further updates!
Posted on 10 May 2010 by Zebra
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