Fifth Word

Your Voice 2024

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A new filmmaking project with young people in Mansfield

Fifth Word, in collaboration with Mansfield Palace Theatre and Mansfield Town Film Festival, launched Your Voice 2024. 

Your Voice worked with a group of young people aged 14-19* in Mansfield (*or up to 25 if they identified as having a disability) to lead them in a series of free filmmaking workshops led by professional artists Sophie Ellerby and Michael Jobling.

The young creatives formed their own production company called My Place and developed creative skills and explored stories they were passionate about telling. They gained experience working alongside industry professionals and were offered hands-on filmmaking experience to help develop practical knowledge and skills.

At the end of the programme, the young people created two original films that were screened as part of the Mansfield Town Film Festival on 26-28th July 2024.

Digital Shorts

Tia & Callie

Not all breakups are romantic, sometimes the hardest goodbyes are between friends. New to Mansfield, Callie is taken under the wing by local Tia. They may come from different worlds but the girls bond over Tiktok dances and stealing sweets, but Callie’s dad doesn’t want his daughter hanging out with girls like Tia, tearing their blossoming friendship apart.
Created by: Sophie Ellerby, Michael Jobling and Your Voice creatives
Cast: Cody McMinn and Hollie Pitt

Erling Haaland isn’t

French

Daniel and Greg love football. When you’re playing football all the problems in life seem to melt away. It’s just you and the pitch. Greg struggles with his mental health, he bottles it up and never speaks. Daniel’s always been there for his mate, but Daniel’s got his own problems too… when he finally asks for help, will Greg be able to find his voice?
Created by: Sophie Ellerby, Michael Jobling & Your Voice creatives
Cast: Ethaniel Davy and Archie Shooter

Behind the Scenes

This project was supported by Mansfield Palace Theatre, Mansfield Town Film Festival and Myplace @Westfield Folkhouse, and funded by Awards for All and Make Notts Safe Community Chest Fund
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