Below is a selection of films, animations, performances, songs and stories that have been funded through Arts Connection.

Film

Click here to watch the Ffilmic Take 1 Film Challenge shorts.

Click here to watch the shorts made as part of the workshops for the Ffilmic Film Festival.

Film Poems

N.B. Quicktime is required to view this movie

A selection of Film poems made as part the Celebrating Children's Creativity Project 2007 .

The film was made by the pupils of Forden School and facilitated by Ruth Carter.

Xtreme Parklife

A film made by young people from Welshpool about bullying.

The film was mentored by Ruth Carter and Tony Wainwright with an original sound score assisted by Mark Burnett.

The Bell Ringers of Saint Myllin's

Part 1 - Having Fun with Bells

A Digital Short story about the Bell Ringers of Saint Myllin's.

The film was shot and edited by Ruth Carter. Photographs included were taken by Cordelia Weedon, other images used are credited.

Part 2 - Calling Down the Angels

Part 3 - Method & Change Ringing

Part 4 - The Bells of Saint Myllin's

Part 5 - Training the Bell Ringers 

Part 6 - The Little White Lady 

Part 7 - The Nine Tailors

Part 8  - Bells as Communication 

Part 9 - The Cairillon 

Animation

Prince Rama & Sita

A film made as part of the Celebrating Children's Creativity Project.

The animation was made by the children of Meifod School and facilitated by Hilary Roberts.

The Golden Harp  A film made as part of the Celebrating Children's Creativity Project.

The animation was made by the children of Trefnanney School and facilitated by Hilary Roberts.

Performances

Syrcas Circus - A performance by the local community of Llanfyllin and beyond.

Syrcas Circus 2007 - Y Dolydd Dreaming

 Part 1

Part 2  

A Medley of the Tent going up, Workshops & the Parade

Songs

Party in the Street

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by The Walkmen from Llanfyllin. The song was recorded by Tony Skeggs.

The film was supported and funded by Powys Youth Service and mentored by Dux and Ruth Carter.

The One

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Machynlleth Youth Centre. The song was written with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Evil Kingdom

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Abermule Youth Centre. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Lovin 'U' / War Rap

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Llanfair Youth Centre. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Smooth Operator

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Welshpool Youth Centre. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Dafydd Llwyd

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Dafydd Llwyd School and won best band at the National Urdd. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Carbon Neutral

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Llanidloes Youth Centre. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Mark Burnett.

The African Song

Recorded as part of our Powys Youth Music Project. This song was created and played by the young people from Machynlleth Youth Centre. The song was rehearsed with the help of Tommy Mills and recorded by Tony Skeggs.

Stories

My Word You Do Look Queer!

Written by Carol Ross who attended Creative Writing classes tutored by Ruth Carter and run by Powys CC Lifelong Learning Department. The story is part of a short story compilation currently being published by Arts Connection.

Rwandan Miracle

Written by Ann Kerr who attended Creative Writing classes tutored by Ruth Carter and run by Powys CC Lifelong Learning Department. The story is part of a short story compilation currently being published by Arts Connection.

Before Christmas

Written by Neil McKeown attended Creative Writing classes tutored by Ruth Carter and run by Powys CC Lifelong Learning Department. The story is part of a short story compilation currently being published by Arts Connection.

If you have any concern about the content of any of these films then please contact the Arts Connection office.