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Some Things I Know About My Mother, Some Things I Don’t
A Portrait of the Artist Jacqueline Stanley Memory comes in small moments. Filmmaker Nichola Bruce unveils a nuanced and intimate family portrait, centering on the indomitable spirit of her mother, the visionary artist Jacqueline Stanley. Through a collage of small, profound moments, the film captures the essence of a determined woman’s extraordinary life, weaving…
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I Could Read the Sky
Adapted by Nichola Bruce from the acclaimed photographic novel by Timothy O’Grady and Steve Pyke, I Could Read the Sky is a haunting and lyrical film about identity, love, loss and the isolation and loneliness of the immigrant. Dermot Healy movingly portrays a man reflecting upon his life, from his rural upbringing on the west…
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Axis of Light
Seen through the work of eight leading artists, Axis of Light, is a poignant and absorbing observation, of the beauty and mystery of the Middle East which is often ignored, especially today where anger and violence demand centre stage in our media and where stereotypes and prejudices distort our view of this region. Through the…
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Moonbug
Bitten by the ‘Moonbug’, photographer Steve Pyke set out on a journey across America in his search to meet and photograph the Apollo space pioneers. A journey in which he was to meet the adventurers, risk takers and dreamers who were behind one of the most historic endeavors of our time. From living rooms and…
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Gifts
The film Gifts, originated from eight objects that were traditionally given in England, to welcome a new child into the world: Egg, Coal, Evergreen, Salt, Candle, Bread, Coin and Silver. Each symbolic gift has been the theme of a public event, created by Artist Clare Whistler, in collaboration with leading artists, musicians, poets and documented…
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CREEPING BUTTERCUP – RANUNCULUS REPENS
Moving Image Screening at Coastal Currents Film by Nichola Bruce and Sam Sharples of the performance by Clare Whistler and Ellen Southern 7:30 pm Wednesday October 2nd 2013 as part of GREEN PURPLE Stade Hall, Hastings, UK Riart Grrrls present a week of film, video & performance on the theme of 21st century Suffragettes as…
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PALE SHADOWS Directed by Sam Sharples and Nichola Bruce
PALE SHADOWS Directed by Sam Sharples and Nichola BruceAn adaption of Handel’s ALCINAPreview Screening at Hastings Film makers Festival8 pm Apr 26th 2013 St Leonards Film SocietyChristchurch Parish Centre,London Road, St Leonards. UKBased on the Barefoot Opera stage ProductionDirected by Jenny Miller and Polly Graham
