Film festival to bring Slough communities closer together
A film festival which aims to bring the community of Slough closer together opens on March 27 at Empire Cinema, Slough.
The Slough Same Difference Film Festival will showcase a range of thought provoking films on the themes of community, conflict and peace. It will open with one of the most sought after films of the year so far.
This is England is a portrayal of the complexities of masculinity, violence, race and the allures of being part of a gang.
In the current climate of fear amongst communities and where difference seems to be more important than ever a festival like this can help to bring communities together. All the films cover themes that are important to the diverse community of Slough.
This year there will also be workshops taking place at the Queensmere Observatory Shopping Centre in the unit opposite Carphone Warehouse.
The workshops will include introduction to filmmaking, introduction to animation and peace art! They will give passers-by the chance to drop in and create their own animation, learn about film making and also create art around, what peace means to you.
The festival's main aim is to raise awareness and bring the community of Slough closer together to share interests and increase understanding.
The festival is organised by External link iconAik Saath (opens a new window), Slough Co-operative Film Society, Resource Productions and Instinct Media.
Tickets can be reserved on 01753 574780, bought on the door or online at External link iconwww.same-difference.org.uk (opens a new window).
For further information please contact Rob Deeks, on 01753 574780 or email info@aiksaath.com.
Films showing
This is England
Favela Rising
Iraq in Fragments
Paradise Now
Moving Image Mela
Rize
Mad Hot Balloon
We Shall Overcome
Some of the films showing at the Same Difference Film Festival 2007
Slough Borough Council