Billy, alongside Professor Eve Ess from Ruskin School of Art, were recently given the opportunity to asses and critique work from some really inspiring artists all of whom are working in different and novel ways through covid.
Prolonged grief and mental health were recurring themes, with some genuinely powerful film work, sculpture and painting.
This year’s Flatpack Festival is a ten-day virtual feast of film, performance and special events, accessible from anywhere in the world. There are numerous events available including live audiovisual performances, films paired with life modelling, collage workshops and craft beer, as well as a whole lot of incredible filmmaking from around the globe.
Billy is taking part on the 25th of May from 18:00 - 19:30. He will be talking about how film and TV archives only give us part of the picture of the many untold stories which can fall through the gaps.
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On the 29th April at 1pm Billy is taking part in a masterclass run by FLAMIN & Film London's Equal Access Network: An Introduction to Artists Working with Film.
Billy is joined by two other artists Onyeka Igwe and Anita Safowaa and all three will share their work as well as tips on how to kickstart your own career as an artist filmmaker.
For more info and to book tickets please click here.
I’m pleased to have been asked to participate in this festival. Join me on the 31st March at 7.30 pm where I will be talking about my filmmaking journey from Smethwick to the silver screen.
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Ian Francis of Flatpack asked kindly if I’d be willing to be a trustee of the mobile arts organisation he leads. It’s exciting to be involved in Birmingham’s film scene and to learn from Ian how a successful arts organisation is run and grown.
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