In 2005 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 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.
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.
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.
Floetic Lara
Sarah Nie Ping Jones tells the story of Lara - who discovered poetry after she was expelled from school.
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The Garden that Heather Grew
Susan Hibberd's film tells the story of green-fingered Heather, whose passion for her garden inspired the community.
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.
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.
A film about a blind birdwatcher, made by Miho Sugita.
Composer Benjamin Till made this unusual musical about Hampstead Heath.
Two street performers from Poland talk about life on the South Bank, made by Eddie Bohnert.
Head to the Chinese Shopping Centre in North-West London for some karaoke soul! Made by Arjun Chatterji.
Kareim El-Jamal takes a look at one of the fastest growing recycling websites.
Sarah Nie Ping Jones tells the story of Lara - who discovered poetry after she was expelled from school.
Susan Hibberd's film tells the story of green-fingered Heather, whose passion for her garden inspired the community.
Christopher Sabogal's film tells the story of a roadsweep, working in London to make money for his family in Ghana.
Martina has set up a support centre for Czech girls working as au pairs in London. Made by Tereza Stehlikova.
Simon runs a recording studio based in the back room of a flat he shares with his Gran. Film by Fabian Jean-Baptiste.