Dominic Pillai Mind The GapsProviding adults with disabilities the opportunity to develop new skills in film and animation

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IntroductionMind the Gaps is a 6 month Film and Animation project for adults with disabilities to develop new skills that will nurture confidence and creative self expression

This is a community focused project funded by The Big Lottery Fund

ARRCC is a local charity that provides creative workshops and day care for adults with disabilities.

There are currently centres in Rye, Folkestone and Bexhill.

Activities available at the centres include Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Cooking, Music and Holistic Therapy.

Screen South is a Creative Development agency delivering and supporting innovative projects across screen-based media and the wider cultural and creative industries.

Screen South has years of experience, contacts and expertise within the film industry

Based in Folkestone at the heart of the Creative Quarter

StructureIn the first 3 months participants will:

• Learn filmmaking techniques • Develop ideas • Work in small group of 3-4 people • Complete a 1- 5 minute short film • Screen films

StructureIn the second 3 month participants will:

• Reflect on their films, identifying strengths and weaknesses • Using the lessons learnt from the first film, make a 5-

10 minute short film • All films will be screened at a gala event open to the

public

Why?This project encourages disabled people to:

• Learn new skills and gain new experiences • Gain access to new technology and professional expertise • Express and explore personal identity and externalise

feelings • Promotes social inclusion and helps to develop a richer

community identity.

When, Where, When & How?Begins Monday 19th January 2015

Every Monday and Thursday at:

ARRCC Folkestone, 17- 19 Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JT

Find out more?Please contact Programme Tutor Dominic Pillai

at dom.pillai@screensouth.org or call ARRCC at 01303 211248

Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mindthegaps15

and on Twitter @MindtheGaps15

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