Untold London - Urban Shorts
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In 2005 91Èȱ¬ London, in partnership with New Talent and the Roots project, invited people to send in their ideas for a short film that explored Londoners' lives and stories.
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Ten ideas were chosen and the winners were helped to make their films. The first five were shown on 91Èȱ¬ London in August and the following five in October.
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The films range from the story of a roadsweep to a musical about Hampstead Heath! You can watch them all here, and find out how two of the winners found the experience.
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The Birdwatcher
A film about a blind birdwatcher, made by Miho Sugita.
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Hampstead Heath the Musical
Composer Benjamin Till made this unusual musical about Hampstead Heath.
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Go West
Two street performers from Poland talk about life on the South Bank, made by Eddie Bohnert.
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Karaoke Soul
Head to the Chinese Shopping Centre in North-West London for some karaoke soul! Made by Arjun Chatterji.
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Waste Not Want Not
Kareim El-Jamal takes a look at one of the fastest growing recycling websites.
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Floetic Lara
Sarah Nie Ping Jones tells the story of Lara - who discovered poetry after she was expelled from school.
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Susan Hibberd's film tells the story of green-fingered Heather, whose passion for her garden inspired the community.
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The Tale of the Roadsweep
Christopher Sabogal's film tells the story of a roadsweep, working in London to make money for his family in Ghana.
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Part of the Family
Martina has set up a support centre for Czech girls working as au pairs in London. Made by Tereza Stehlikova.
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The Jammers' Back Room
Simon runs a recording studio based in the back room of a flat he shares with his Gran. Film by Fabian Jean-Baptiste.
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