ONLINE FESTIVAL SHORTS
A varied collection of short films connected in some way with Stroud. Enjoy
screenplay in the labelling machine
Watch Joe Magee’s film to see the festival’s beer on the last part of its journey around Stroud Brewery (1. 05)
Everything is Light
Lighting genius Jack Wimperis takes us round his recent installation at The Sub Rooms, Stroud.
FILMS MADE MORE STROUD (1.30)
From the Festival archive, some classic cinema clips re-enacted…
Stroud Outdoor Pool (20mins)
Premiered during the 2021 online festival, this archive and interview based film features stories from past decades about this focal point in the community, along with swimmers today passionate about the importance of the pool now and for future generations.
WHEN YOU CALL I SHALL COME
The Spring Tide Bore was a silent one, apart from the natural sounds of the river, the incoming sea and birds. It was both melancholic and beautiful. The bore surfers respectfully stood down.
skyshare 2021 (4 mins)
Artists from five continents observed a small section of their sky directly above them, seen at sunrise on the Winter Solstice. Together they shared for one moment the same celestial event that had been witnessed by our ancestors over the millennia
VENUS AND MARS (15 MINS)
Written and directed by Stroud-based filmmaker Molly Wise: Mallory, a reserve for the Artemis Mars Mission, finds she has two days before leaving Earth forever. Her relationship with best friend, Helen, is put to the test as they spend their remaining time together.
Stroud Morris
A collaboration with Kim Strudwick made over lockdown.
sharon and me
Brenda Miller’s film is part of her ongoing research linking women, textiles, knowledge, skills and history. Filmed in the warping shed this film is part of a series made at WSP Textiles in Stroud.