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BARROW : FUTURE DREAMS
BARROW FUTURE DREAMS - An intergenerational storytelling project in collaboration with teenagers/young people and 60+ The project presents a series of immersive experiences that reflect on dreams of the future and what that means to people of a range of lived experience across Barrow-in-Furness, from both a personal and community focused perspective.
'CAPTAIN YOUR COUNTRY'
3 Minutes | 2024
'YOU are going to tell them. You are going to stand up for Barrow'.
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Joan has an important job offer for you- to be a positive ambassador for Barrow!
In this letter to a future generation, she reminds us that we should be proud of the place we come from and that when we look hard enough, there is a lot to champion.
This is a voiceover from Joan, alongside an immersive tour of Barrow where you catch a new view through the windows of local community spaces…
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​​Written and Narrated by
JOAN CARROLL
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Featuring
KAYDIE
Director and Editor
RICH RUSK
Creative Producer
MILLY ROLLE
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of BARROW DREAMS 2024
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'MY FAVOURITE PLACE'
6 Minutes | 2024
‘I've been keeping an eye out for my future’
In our first creative session with ‘Pause, for Thought’ group at Women’s community matters, one of their ideas was a magical tent that travels across Barrow.
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We paired this fantastic idea with other themes from our workshops with the young women- which included identity, belonging and aspiration.​
We felt so welcome making this film in locations across the town and loved the process of helping Elissa find her favourite place...
Director and Editor
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
Script and Story inspired by sessions with
Pause, for Thought Group- Women Community Matters
Performed and Narrated by
Elissa
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Ensemble Cast
Kaydie
Jessica
Emma
Fahana
Olivia
Layla
Grace
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024 ​
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JUST A LITTLE CHAT
3.5 mins | 2024
Filmed at the Bumblebee at the Hive Cafe, we captured Emily and Bernice meeting and connecting for the first time.
Through a series of creative tasks and insightful conversation, they expressed feelings around perceptions, age, and intergenerational links.
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This piece is a nod to the possibility and joy found in simple connections with new people.
What if the future of Barrow was forged in moments like these?
Director and Editor
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
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Participants
Emily Payne
Bernice Woodhouse
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‘Thank You For Being a Friend’
Vocals performed by Age Uk Choir
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024
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Filmed at The Hive Bistro
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'TIME CAPSULE'
6 Minutes | 2024
'Look down. We stand on the same sand. '
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A message in a digital bottle, left in the sand for the future young people of Barrow.​
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Filmed entirely on location in Earnse Bay, Walney Island- out on the expansive beach at low tide and up in the cinematic grassy dunes
Made with Young Men’s ‘Time, For Thought’ Group from Women’s Community Matters.
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Director and Editor
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
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Script and Story inspired by sessions with
Time, for Thought Group- Women Community Matters
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Performed and Narrated by
Kallum
Zack
Corey
Thomas
Joseph
Aiden
Jake
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024
'THE TRAVELLER'
3 Minutes | 2023
This is a mystical glimpse at your possible future!
Enjoy a moment of reflection, as you are presented with future dream cards created by people from across Barrow.
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Roll the dice and let the numbers and letters guide you..
Director and Editor
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
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Performed by
Kimberley
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024
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'THE SLEEPING TEACHER'
3 Minutes | 2023
Many Barrow residents we spoke to shared a common dream; a desire to ‘brighten up’ the town.
We invited workshop attendees to generate ideas for artwork that could decorate the streets, and discuss things they hope to see in and around the local area- making the town a more curious place to explore.​
We combined some of these thoughts and images with snippets from a from a wide-ranging interview we conducted with John, a local man, who has so many ideas for the future of Barrow that we could have filled a book!
Director and Editor
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
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Voiceover from interview with John
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024
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'WHISPERS OF THE LIBRARY'
3 Minutes | 2023
This story was created with some brilliant students from Furness Academy. We shot the film in Barrow Library after closing time.​
With book shelves full of wonderful stories from the past and present, what stories would you like to write for the future section of the library?
Meet the storytelling experts trying to figure out what happens next...
Director, Editor and Story
Rich Rusk
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Creative Producer
Milly Rolle
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Performed by
Gracie
Lucas
Jorja
Ruby
Ellie
Phoebe
Tiegan
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Commissioned by BarrowFull
Arts Council England’s Creative People and Places Organisation in Barrow-in-Furness
As part of the BARROW DREAMS 2024
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