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** Winner of the Public vote at two weeks to make it

with over 2,000 views in one week.!! **

We brought together professional film makers

And entered the two weeeks to make it film challenge....

Where film makers are teamed with bands

We were teamed with the band Drag

And then we had two weeks to make a music video for their song Hollywood Waist.

In two frantic weeks the video was planned, story boards drawn, locations,props and extras found and the video was edited.

Below is the video which we produced working with Drag.

The song deals with the subject of Body Dysmorphia Disorder and contains scenes which some may find disturbing including self harming. The song also contains explicit lyrics which some may find offensive.

The official website:-  http://www.hollywoodwaist.com

Performers

Heather - Vocals

Velma - Guitar

Siiiiiii - Drums

Zak Marsh - 'Red' Model

Twinkel Pink - 'White' Model

Loretta Hope Griffin - 'Blue' Model

Directed by: Sturart Jeffries & Surfraz Aslam

Director of Photography: Stephen Vernon Clarke

Storyboards: Peter Day

Producer: Owen Radmore

Production/Live/Stills Photography: Andy Pilkington @  Manicks Productions

Live Performance: Sarah Were

Big thanks!! to all the extras, production assistants,location and equipment providers

The Asylum Venue  Robanna's Central Stage The Flash Centre

Lighting Equipment: Studio Due Uk, Robe Uk, Wireless Solution AB.

Amazing Car: Stuart Hall.

 Sooz Curtis,  Jayde Davies,  Jules Davies,  Mags Martin,  Stephen Guy,

Sally Vernon,  Ben France,  Bethan Griffiths,  Bonnie McCallum

Benji Denis,  Frances Broomhall,  Sinead Carnie,  Ami-Mai Stratton,

  Janine Doyle, Chrissy Velveteen,  Janey Fox,  Shaun Hill,  Lewis Ward, 

Chris Lowndes, James Klaschka,  Ravina Shokar,  Sofa Koko,  Anthony Arnold, 

Julie Norton,  Rob Hoffman,  Jacqui & Roy Davies,  Nigel Vernon,  Ali Evans, Stuart

Help Cinders get to the ball!

Touring Saturday 1st December to Saturday 22nd December

Each year we introduce thousands of young people to the magic of theatre, many of whom wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to see and experience theatre.

Last year Grumpy Old Scrooge was seen by over 5,000 young people.

This production will be many of the audiences first introduction to the world of theatre; a world that can ignite their imaginations as well as entertaining them, make them think as well as make them laugh and open their minds to new ideas and new ways of seeing things.

We need your support so that we can subsidise the cost to those booking it and cover the cost of touring.

www.primarytheatre.org.uk

Sponsorship Packages.

£50 - Half day sponsor

Acknowledged on Rage's blog over 37,000 hits since 2008.

Half day acknowledged as sponsored by you.

£100 - Day Sponsor, sponsorship of a day of the tour.

Listed on the front page of Rage's website, over 37,000 hits since 2008.

Acknowledged on Rage's blog over 37,000 hits since 2008.

One day acknowledged as sponsored by you.

£500 - Tour Sponsor 

Acknowledged on the printed flyer.

Listed on the front page of Rage's website, over 37,000 hits since 2008.

Acknowledged on Rage's blog over 37,000 hits since 2008.

One day acknowledged as sponsored by you.

To sponsor our tour visit our website where you will be able to make a secure payment using paypal.

Natwest Community Force

Voting has now closed for the Nat West Community Force

*** A Huge Thank you to all who voted for us we are a Winner!! ****

In 1996 Rage started telling stories introducing thousands of young people to the magic of theatre. We have developed into an arts organisation called Rage Arts giving people of all ages the opportunity to create their own productions using film,theatre and music working with professionals.

Through these productions participants gain self esteem and confidence and skills to help them in life & their careers.

Closer a music video we produced giving crew members professional experience of making a music video.

We have entered the Natwest Community Force giving us the opportunity to raise money to replace our lighting and sound equipment.

Voting has now closed you can read our application here

Once again this Christmas we will be taking the magic of theatre to thousands of young people with our touring production of Grumpy Old Scrooge which will be visiting primary schools throughout the Black Country, West Midlands and surrounding counties.

We are seeking to set up a community arts & media centre where people will be able to come and create their own productions.

If you shop online you can raise money for us using the Give As You Live Application.

You can set the Cause/Charity you wish to give to as Rage Arts in your account.

You can also donate to ragearts on ebay throough ebay charity giving.

The Young Runaways Live @ Bantock House

The Young Runaways Live @ Bantock House

Photo by Wind-up World Films used by permission.

 

See Rage Arts’ music video of the Young Runaways live online @ www.closer.rage.org.uk

 

Rage Arts creates productions using film, theatre and music and gives others the opportunity to work with professionals to create their own productions. Through these productions participants gain self esteem and confidence and skills to help them in life, education and their careers. To find out more about the work of our charity visit:-  www.ragearts.org.uk

 

Rage Arts discovered the Young Runaways, a band whose members come from the Black Country and the West Midlands on Twitter where they were looking for someone to make a video to promote the single Closer from There Is A World Outside their forthcoming Ep which they will be launching at the Yardbird in Birmingham on the 15^th June.

 

The Young Runaways create music that will get people talking.  They consist of a six-piece who use violin, trumpet, trombone and keys blended with electric guitar, drums and bass to produce rock ‘n’ roll one moment and elegant chamber pop the next.  The band, comprising a set of siblings and friends is fronted by Matt Pinfield and Harriet J Woodcock.  The Young Runaways have a special talent which will carve their orchestral infused songs into your brain and leave them there forever.

 

Further Tweeting resulted in Rage Arts bringing together a crew of people consisting of crew from Wind-Up World Films (a collective of film makers from Hereford) and Director James Webster, with whom Rage has worked on a number of projects including a community theatre production of Our Country’s Good at the Birmingham Old Rep last year.

 

The Dining Room at Bantock House in Wolverhampton was the ideal setting for a live film of the band performing their song Closer, the room’s Arts & Craft decor with carved wooden panelling providing an exquisite backdrop to the brass and other wooden instruments. You can see the film produced by Rage Arts for the Young Runaways online at www.closer.rage.org.uk & you can catch the band live at the Yardbird in Birmingham on the 15^th June at their single launch.

 

Rage Arts have provided work experience for young people at school, university students, unemployed and those seeking to develop their careers. They are interested to hear from local people aspiring to enter the film industry and may be able to provide work experience or assist with film projects.  Anyone who is interested should contact Rage via their website.

 

In 2007 Rage set up The Urban Film Club to give people the opportunity to work with professionals to create their own short films.  Films from the club have been screened at film festivals and company AGMs.

 

We have recently started Digital Stories a project to give people the opportunity to work with professionals to make their own film as part of this project we are seeking to replace our old editing system and buy new camera equipment. You can support this project by searching the internet and clicking on the results. Thank you to all the individuals and companies who have supported the project so far including:- BeachTek Inc.,  Hawk Woods,  Nexto DI Uk,  Noise Industries,  Red Giant Software , Sorenson,  Zacuto,  Cineroid/Octica. You can also make a donation by visiting our website

 

 Christmas will once again see Rage Arts taking the magic of theatre to young people throughout the Black Country and surrounding counties with their exciting new production Grumpy Old Scrooge adapted from Christmas Carol which will be touring to primary schools throughout the West Midlands, Black Country and surrounding counties.

 

We are developing plans to set up a Community Arts & Media Centre which will provide opportunities for people to come and work with professionals to create their own productions and we are looking for somewhere to create this centre eg school, youth centre or other organisation working in a community.

 

What does your world look like at 4am?

The aim of the 4amproject is to gather a collection of photos from around the world at the magical time time of 4am

Everyone can take part and join in! All you need is a camera.

They want to see what you see at that moment in time on that one day.

What’s your view at 4am?

Get ready for 4am on the 24th!!

The 4amproject has been going for a number of years and was created by Karen Strunks from Birmingham Uk and no matter where you are in the world or your photographic proficiency you can take part.

When ever you find your self up at 4am and feeling creative grab your camera and record what you see and how you feel and let the world catch a glimpse of what you see.You have until 5am your time to capture your glimpse of your world at 4am.

You might decide to shoot indoors or at a special place, you will need to think about lighting and in particular whether there is any although shooting in a dark layby with only the flash of your camera can add to the excitement!!

Each year a number of global projects happen and the next one is on the 24th of April which will bring the world together at 4am  Hugglestone thought that the global project was on the 4th.

Huggleston presents 4amTheMovie

Over 5000 pictures have been posted showing a wide variety of glimpses of the world brought together through an interest of what the world looks like at 4am and photography.You can see these pictures,find out more and how to post your pictures to the groups flickr group by visiting the projects official website at 4amproject

Rage Arts are developing a feature film which will bring the world together to create it, for more information visit wwff. We are looking for one group in the West Midlands or surrounding area who would like to work with professionals to make their own short film as part of Digital Stories.

Stills from The RunAways

The RunAways  online  @ Media Box 07 to 11

Find out more about The RunAways

The Runaways

 The Urban Film Club

@ Birmingham Rathbone

presents The Runaways

A Sturdy, Taggart, Hancock film….

Online @ Mediabox 07to11

What do you do when things at home are so bad that you can't face them anymore?

16 young people from across the city of Birmingham came together to create and film a story that was important to them.

A group of young people from Birmingham Rathbone worked with a professional director from Rage Arts to explore and develop their ideas for their own film.   

From these ideas a script was produced and then a crew of young people, including two from Birmingham Rathbone, worked with the group to film the story.

The resulting film was edited by an enthusiastic 15 year old editor from Hollywood!  

Some of the challenges encountered on the way included the lead actor having to drop out after day one, two editors dropping out, working around exam schedules, building work taking place next door to the film set, filming everything in three days....

Stills from The RunAways

The Urban Film Club @ Birmingham Rathbone

run by Rage Arts

Story Development & Cast : Chevel Allen, Ben Badger, Sameya Begum, Junior Brown, Tom Delaney, Adam Gosling, Dani Lothian, Niomi Steadman, Ryan Wahab, Sabrina Thompson, Shelby Newton, Usman Rahim, Ellisha Sameuls.

Crew:  Camera - Connor Taggart,  Sound - Matthew Sturdy, Editor Emily Hancock,  other crew - Sameya Begum & Ellisha Sameuls

The Urban Film Club was started by Rage Arts in 2007 to give young people the opportunity to work with professionals to make their own films.  The club was set up following research into young people’s interests in the arts and the opportunities which were currently available to them.

Rage Arts is an arts organisation started in 1997 giving people of all ages self esteem and confidence and skills to help them in their life and careers through them working with professionals to create productions using film, theatre and music.  

We are currently putting together a plan to set up a Community Arts & Media centre where people of all ages can come and work with professionals to create productions. We would be interested in hearing from schools and youth and community organisations who would be interested in having this provision.

2011 saw us start Digital Stories giving people the opportunity to work with professionals to create their own short film and those entering the industry the opportunity to use some of the latest equipment.

For further information contact Rage Arts

Digital Stories giving people the chance to tell their stories

Help us give people the opportunity to make films & work with the latest equipment.

Digital Stories is a project seeking to give people access to some of the latest equipment and others the opportunity to work with professionals to their own story using film.

This has now ended visit the link above to find out more about Digital Stories.

As part of this project we are seeking to get a Z-finder which is an opticial viewer for a DSLR camera

Follow this link:- Ninos Film Blog on facebook like the page and then hit back in your browser and use this link to find my comment and like my comment "those who have lost their focus in particular those who are interested in working with professionals to make their own films...." the like will be under the paragraph under the Rage Arts Logo.

Hundred of Likes will be required to please get your friend,familly even enemies to like it as well

Thanks Owen.

18% raised in first week for Digital Stories project.

Recent Music Video :- The Young RunAways Live @ Bantock House providing film makers with experience of making a music video and a band with a music video to showcase them.

Ever since Rage started in 1996 it has been telling stories and helping people to tell their stories.

In 2011 we embark on Digital Stories a project to enable people of all ages to work with professionals to create and tell their stories in film.

Digital Stories will enable us to assist people to tell their story.

We will give one group the opportunity to work with a professional crew to create their own story

We will  replace our existing six year old editing system and buy a new HD Camera and give people access to some of the latest software.

We give people the opportunity to participate in film project both in front of and behind the camera.

Through these films participants gain skills to help them in their careers and or life eg self esteem and confidence....

We provide work experience for students.

And opportunities for young people to work with professionals to work alongside professionals to create their own films

We have received support from the following for Digital Stories.

University of Birmingham
Red Giant Software
Noise Industries
Nexto DI Uk
Beachtek Inc
Hawk Woods
Sorenson
Zacuto
Cineroid/Octica

To support this appeal

for FREE Search the internet using http://www.everyclick.com/editsystem and click on the result.

Or you can make a donation by visiting our website http://www.ragearts.org.uk please mark donation editing appeal.

Or if you manufacture film equipment/software eg field monitors,plugins,cameras etc. you can donate in kind contact us via our website

Some of the things we require are:-

Canon 5D Mark II

Prime lenses for Canon 5D Mark II

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM

70-200mm f2.8 to fit canon

A follow focus

One set of 15mm rails and mounting / quick relase plate to mount to tripod

Field Monitor

1x2tb Sata II 7200 rpm drive

1x600gb 10000 rpm drive