After the screening, we warmly invite you to join a movement workshop curated by Falasteen on Film and led by Safiyya Lea, a Birmingham-based theatre maker and filmmaker known for her work in experimental performance, live art, and movement-led storytelling. This workshop is gentle and adaptable, welcoming everyone interested in taking part.
In this session, we will explore what it means to be a witness, both on your own and as a group, through expressive movement that uses techniques from miming and clowning. You'll also have the chance to leave your mark with paint, symbolising a commitment not just to bear witness but to take action. This piece of cloth will accompany the film programme, serving as a collective statement for taking meaningful steps following our experiences of witnessing.
In collaboration with Falasteen on Film
Falasteen on Film is an expansive cultural organisation working on political, social and community issues, which are explored through film and complementary art-based workshops and discussion. https://falasteenonfilm.org/
Facilitator: Safiyya Lea
Safiyya Lea is a filmmaker and art director from Birmingham, specialising in live action and experimental dance films. Her bold, concept-driven work creates playful narratives that challenge norms. She aims to amplify diverse stories and collaborate with varied teams to create engaging content.
This workshop will take place directly after the first screening of the Acts of Witness shorts programme on 10th June. More information can be found here: https://www.sheffdocfest.com/composition/shorts-acts-witness
