Door 84 youth space - Playday 2013

Door 84 youth space shut down a York street this summer and filled it with kids and games - to show the importance of play, and learning through risk-taking. We made this film to help them celebrate and share the excitement around their first street-based playday.




As part of the National Playday promoting childrens right to play, a street was closed for a full day and dedicated to play. This was a first in York and we were happy to get amongst it all to make this short film. The day was a huge success and had a real community feel with children and families getting out in the fresh air to have some energetic fun. 

'The film really captures the atmosphere of the day, and the range of activities and opportunities that were available. It allowed the community to have their say, see play in it's natural space and reflect on how successful the day had been. The film is a valuable and flexible resource that we are using to promote a similar event this year, to build Door 84's profile, and to strengthen funding applications. I also use this to support my talks about the importance of play'

Heidi Haywood, Door 84 Manager

Feeling Down?

Many of us will experience low mood or depression at some point in life. This is a lively and creative film containing lots of simple and effective practical advice for getting through it. Created with a group of young people affected by low mood and alongside our local CAMHS service, we hope this will be of great help to anyone feeling down. Part funded by the NHS International Nurses Day Initiative 2012.

STRESSED!!

Created for York Youth Council, this is a short animation which gives practical help for understanding what causes stress, and how to deal with it. Featuring 1000 blue paper balls!!

"Just so I know" - film for Looked After young people

 

A short film made by young people who are Looked After in York, about what it is like and what you can expect to happen if you become Looked After. Made for primary school aged children, this fun and accessible film clearly explains the care system and what they should expect and demand from it and the adults around them. It was an absolute joy to work on, and we took the creative decision to make the entire piece 'old school' - no digital post or graphics for a real hand-crafted feel. See if you can spot the lesson about swingball!!

Jorvik Viking Festival, York

Come and meet our latest characters including this hairy fella at the Jorvik Viking Festival 'Animating the Past' from 11th Feb onwards....