Join audiovisual poet and researcher Rebecca Goldsmith for an introduction to poetry filmmaking. Expect lots of creative reflection and discussion on the art form as well as a basic introduction to using a smartphone for poetry filmmaking. Explore techniques for lifting a poem from page to screen, and take inspiration from sound and visuals for new pieces of writing. Suitable for beginners and technophobes! This workshop will be held via ZOOM.

Rebecca Goldsmith works with poetry and film to create pieces that respond to space and place. She is an AHRC-funded PhD researcher at Keele University in collaboration with Writing West Midlands, the Birmingham Literature Festival, and the Centre for Place Writing at Manchester Metropolitan University. Alongside writing and filmmaking she has been variously a musician, lyricist, arts manager, and ambassador for creative engagement with children, young people, and communities.
Photo credit: Rebecca Goldsmith

Equipment- Please bring a smartphone to the workshop.

The link to attend this Zoom workshop will be emailed out to guests a few days prior to the event. Booking is essential.

Our project

In 2019 we embarked on a Writing Ambitions literature project offering writers paid commissions working with a Derbyshire-based arts festivals, training and mentorship. We are now holding our end-of-project celebrations which include this event.

The project is funded and supported by Derbyshire County Council, Arts Derbyshire including members of Festivity, Writing East Midlands, Junction Arts and supported by Arts Council England with funding from the National Lottery.

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