Highlights from TEDx Manchester for BBC R&D

Littlestar was commissioned to produce two video documents for the TEDx Manchester at the BBC as well as having a role in coordination and programming the event along with BBC staff. View other specially commissioned videos at http://vimeo.com/channels/160346

The Legend of the One and a Half Thing

A unique paper animation experience following the magical journey by mythical creatures. This was a project run by Littlestar with Egerton Park High School with music by the Manchester Camerata. It was screened with live accompaniment at the Barbarolli Room at the Bridgewater Hall in 2009.  View other films from our young people’s video workshops at  http://vimeo.com/channels/160342

Imperial War Museum North: various commissions

Littlestar have been working with the Imperial War Museum North on a broad range of video that feature in permanent exhibitions and archive in the Imperial War Museum, London.  A short film on 207 Unit of the Territorial Army, currently serving in Afghanistan, will be on display in Spring 2011.

All Aboard: Stories of War at Sea – exhibition on until April 2011 Seven films recalling life at sea in the forces and during conflict. The videos cover experiences from D-Day to modern submariners, Falklands War, Korea and the Merchant Navy.

Military Pride  – permanent exhibition
Production of four films for a now permanent exhibition at the Imperial War Museum North and ongoing touring exhibition. The films where derived from interviews with gay service people who recounted their experiences of prejudice in the military services. This is an edited version of the four testimonies, full versions can be found on Imperial War Museum North’s website from March 2011 or on tour around the UK.

Manchester Literature Festival poetry film commissions

One of two films commissioned by Manchester Literature Festival in 2010, featuring poetry by John Siddique and inspired by the Pilkington Pottery Collection at Manchester Art Gallery. View other specially commissioned videos for galleries and festival at http://vimeo.com/channels/160346