• Pete's film

    "Creativity for me is the ability to create something from nothing. I love that fluidity, I love that, where on earth does this stuff come from out of my mind?"

  • Shannan's Film

    "If there was no way of expressing myself through art, I genuinely don't know what I would do. I think it's such a therapeutic tool."

  • Ben's Film

    “Expression is everything, and it should be unvetted. That’s what being human is.”

  • Leah Leaf

    “Self expression is important for everyone, for people to have a voice and know that they matter.”

  • Photograph of Angela taking a photo

    “Photography saved me, it’s my vehicle to connect and express something”

  • Image showing Rory recording vocals in his studio

    "Rap music helps me to express myself, and write about how I see the world"

  • Image showing Ian coaching boxing

    “Coaching gives me a sense of accomplishment, it makes people feel good in mind and body”

  • Photo of Margaret on stage in a theatre

    “Singing and performing gives you and the audience a lift, there's nothing better”

  • Photo of David in art class

    “I feel at ease in nature and when I sketch, I’m not stressed out doing that”

A compelling series of films about people from Heywood and their passion for art, creativity and culture.

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