A central theme for many World Film Collective participants, this collection showcases films that demonstrate community ties, friendship and the important support network that this provides.
In this video poem, Abu Walid expresses his feelings about his “safe space” and “home” tent within a desperate refugee camp. The film is revealing of the trauma and depression felt by many residents of the camp, and the human desire to build a home wherever we find ourself.
The Kaltcha Pioneers team decided that if they are going to spread the message, Get Tested, Know Your Status, then they would have to know their own status themselves. They took the brave step of getting tested together and made a film about it. What a courageous group of youth! Role models for us all.
Our reporters find themselves in the middle of a Xhosa funeral in Gugulethu. Here they capture the sights and sounds of the traditional Catholic ceremony over-layed with African songs, and the lively wake with plenty of food and friends.
A film made by the participants in Palestine – this drama looks into the isolation and frustration of Khalid. Our young filmmakers have depicted the struggle Khalid faces as the youngest son, living in the shadow of his older brother. (Filmed in 2010)
This film by Taya includes interviews with staff members from the Tree House youth centre in Kilburn, north London. The Tree House was run by Kids Company. This films give s a real sense of the emotional impact of the closure of the centre and what it meant to the people who worked there and […]
Grannies stay active and go to gym class. This film was one episode in a series commissioned by Mxit, South Africa’s popular mobile social network. The WFC team produced one episode of Grannies With Balls every week for three months. This was broadcast on a mobile platform on Mxit, which the guys helped to design. […]
