Slipper Factory

 

HMP Barlinnie - 2008

 

A 15-week short film project in Barlinnie prison. Early exercises included initial group building drama workshops and trust exercises, before developing into scriptwriting and storyboarding as well as work on physical and vocal awareness and the communication of emotions relating to individuals and the group as a whole. Alongside these were workshops in digital sound production that included vocal work and the exploration of social and emotional concepts through sound composition.

The importance of having the end product shown to an audience was to gain feedback as this reinforces progress in achievement. The artistry of the work was commended, with audience members noting the atmosphere that was created as “moving,” “emotional” or “bleak,” with some even finding the material “uncomfortable,” “tense” and “hard-hitting”. However this was commented on positively and would seem that the tone was relevant and appreciated. There was also a high frequency of comments that mentioned how “thought provoking” the piece was. “A harrowing, haunting and truly thought provoking piece of work, one which will lead its audience to face some uncomfortable truths.” “I could see the effect on all the individual actors beaming with pride and achievement. “This will hopefully reinforce their confidence in a positive way” “I love seeing the confidence and joy in the performers”

  

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