Young Creatives Take Home a YOSCAR

Well done Young Creatives - You took home the award you should be really proud... This is a fantastic achievement and Inspired Youth are proud to be a part of it. Well done everyone at the Pupil Support Centre. Peace. IY

The Big Day

Well the films really made an impact at the Youth Mysteries Festival.

People from far and wide came to see the festival and were treated to the high impact display from the young creatives! With the help of the festival organisers we turned the shop front into a huge installation!

Not only that but the work has been drawing attention from other places too... Something tells me this is not the last we'll hear about the films.

Keep it locked!

Until the next, heres some pictures from the day!

Launching the films in style

To celebrate the launch of the films we welcomed back to the project the mighty Bboy 'Pause' from Gravity Control.

'Pause' helped the crew look further at self-expression by running through some breakdance fundamentals; Top-Rock, Down-Rock, Freezes and Power Moves.

Well done to those who gave it a go... 'Pause' was impressed, commenting on some emerging talent!

Check the vids... (coming soon!)


If you are interested in joining a breakdance class in the community here are the details

- Mondays

4.15pm to 5.10pm @ Oaklands Sports Centre - £3

8.30pm to 9.30pm @ York Uni - £3

- Saturdays

12am to 1pm @ Fitness First Gym - £3

4pm to 6pm @ Melbourne Centre - £1.50

- Sundays

2pm – 3pm @ Melbourne Centre - £3

Contact Paul Bboy 'Pause' for more details :: 07835 264952

York Youth Mysteries AD CAMPAIGN

These films are the culmination of the Young Creatives project and are set to advertise the York Youth Mysteries festival through a number of medias including www.itvlocal.com/yorkshire and on the YYM website www.myspace.com/yorkyouthmysteries. Stunning work by the crew. Respect. Thanks to the staff at the school and everyone who made this project happen - especially the young people. Aspire to more. Peace IY

Young Creatives films land a European Screening...

We want your films!

We would like to screen your films at...'InterCult 2008' an International Youth Media Festival - 22nd - 24th October Munster, Germany.

On behalf of the City of York Councill I would be delighted to screen the fantastic work you have done as part for York Youth Mysteries at InterCult 2008.

InterCult 2008 is a youth media festival bringing together 10 countries from across europe to showcase films, music and performances from members of the Youth4media Network a european youth media network involving 22 countries.

The festival is the final event of the InterCult 2008 european project involving Poland, France, Norway, Romania, Germany, Hungary, Bulgaria, Sweden, Latvia and England.

The City of York Council's Arts and Culture Service is a partner in the InterCult 2008 project and a member of member of Youth4meda Network.

This is a great opportunity to showcase what brilliant work you have done to other young people from across europe.

Not only will the 10 countries of the InterCult 2008 project be represented at the festival BUT young people from all 22 countries of the Youth4media Network will be there aswell.

Once again this is a great opportunity to show your films to young people from across europe and I hope you allow for your films to be shown at the festival.

If you would like more information about Youth4media Network and InterCult 2008 please contact: dave.fleming@york.gov.uk

We Smashed it...!

As we say at Inspired Youth... 'We Smashed it!' so well done to the Young Creatives Crew!

Below is a word for each of you so read, take note and respect!

Peace

IY


:: MC Skinny ::

Adz you were a real star and gave the project a creative buzz. You brought so much energy and laughs but also showed us that you can be very mature when we hit crunch points in the project. We hope that you will follow your talents and do more creative arts, drama and music in the future as you are naturally very talented. Peace. CJ

Adz you are a right character and have so many skills. Don't ever underestimate where you can get to in life. Your lyric writing and rhyme busting is who you are, full of expression. CJ is right you are a creative person, develop and use those talents they could take you places you didn't realise you could get to. Respect. Kev

:: Jimmy Choo ::

James without your huge efforts we would not have come so far. You really pushed the project over the finish line on the critical last day! Well done for coming back after the incident with the camera, that took courage and commitment. Throughout the project you showed some moments of real talent and an understanding of what makes good drama. We think that if you can maintain your focus and push yourself further you will become a great young actor. Peace. CJ

James your maturity at times held the team together and you came into your own when it came to the acting. You should be proud. You will see when the film is cut that your lead role makes a real impact. Always be yourself. Aspire to more. Kev

:: Jordan Bad Boi ::

Jordan you played an important role in the crew. We were really happy to see how much you enjoyed the photography work with Jim. You were always willing to help us write the flip chart sheets during planning sessions which was really helpful. When you focussed and did not let others distract you we saw that you are capable of some excellent work! The festival organisers were very impressed with your effort in their session and we are definitely looking forward to seeing what you can do in the Breakdance session… Peace. CJ

Jordan I have to say that you really impressed me that despite almost loosing you part way through the project, that you found your focus and fully committed yourself to the project. You were at your absolute best when it came to the photography session, I think there is a definite talent there and as for the Air Borne task you showed just how much positive energy you have. I can't wait to see how you use that energy in the breakdancing. You win quote of the project for me "There's always tomorrow". Aspire to more. Peace. Kev

:: Nicki ::

In a project like this the people behind the camera are just as important as the people who are acting. Your ideas for the themes and characters were the backbone of the project and gave us the substance we needed to create strong pieces. We were impressed by your skills as Director and Camera operator. Thanks to your influence me and Kev are getting T-shirts made which say ‘I wouldn’t dare…!’ on the front and ‘Ladjful…!’ on the back! Well done Nicky! Peace. CJ

Echo that CJ! Nicki you have great ideas and you showed this when you were influential in creating the characters. When people look at the characters they are amazed by the depth of thought and so am I! Good skills on the camera I am sure you will be proud when you see what we shot. Peace. Kev

:: Roxy ::

Roxy, it was a real pleasure to work with you. Like Stephen said, you have such a strong influence on the group that often the success of the project lay on your shoulders. You responded to that very well and did some great work! We were impressed by your commitment to the project and were proud to see your talent shining more and more as we went on. Thanks for the morning coffees and for always keeping us on our toes! Peace. CJ

Roxy when you just be who you are it makes such a difference to the dynamics of an atmosphere. You can make such a difference. Basically when you are on it, you are Cushdy, even when you are mug shottin' (taking photos of) me and CJ! It was great to see you enjoying taking photos, you got some really great expressions out of people this means people like you, they want you to go far and make a success of your life. You made yourself proud taking a lead role in the film, its going to be mint. "Jog on" Peace. Kev

:: Simon ::

Simon, your focus and commitment in the first part of the project was excellent and you were always keen and willing to get involved which was very impressive! In the first couple of days you made us feel very welcome which was really important for us, we now know the handshake too! When you focussed and listened to the artists you created some really good work. We hope that when you look back and see the work you have done you will be very proud. Peace. CJ

Si I thought it showed a real respect when you posted a blog thanking us for the project. I would like to thank you for all the work you put into making the project a success. When we first started the project you were asking me questions about my little brother... I wanted to tell you that the most negative experiences of your life make you who you are, and that you can make them building blocks to better days. I know as much as anyone having something missing in your life makes you feel and act in ways sometimes other people don't understand, but if you can be who you really are and aspire to more you can find one day you make a difference and help someone else. Believe in yourself fella! Aspire to more. Kev

:: Kalvin ::

Kalvin, you were a real team player on the project and you showed some great skills along the way. During the planning stages you were very committed and always put in lots of effort. Your acting work was good both in the improvisation session with Nic and on the filming day. Well done! Peace. CJ

Kalvin you have a fantastic way of expressing yourself, you can do some of the funniest facial expressions I have ever seen I thought they were amusing! You were ace in the drama session you showed your skills, except for when you actually broke wind next to me and made me get off the chair! What's that about? I am sure you can use your energy and imagination in the break-dancing session and discover some new moves. Aspire to more. Peace. Kev

The Shoot

to kev and cj

thanks a lot from simon

Wicked Crew- You made it!

You made it - you completed the project! It was hard work today acting out the scenes you had created, it took focus and dedication, but your talents shone through once you put your mind to it. Making a film is like putting a jigsaw together, its all about getting the right shots you need to create a complete picture. Shooting the scenes from different angles means we give ourselves choices when editing the film together so well done for making it happen...

RESPECT!
CJ and Kev are looking forward to meeting with you again to bring you a workshop with Gravity Control and to show you the final advert.

Aspire to more...
Inspired Youth

Adz

Yesterday trampolening woz da bezt but I've still got to freestyle some lyrics for the film soundtrax

simon

the photos was good i will look fowerd to filming. i have enjoyed all the things we have done and all the thanks to cj and kev

roxzanne

yestaday was good i liked it. It was a well good day whot i like the must was mug shotting (taking photos of) everybody that was good. Jim was good as well so was kev and cj. kev was been a little chav that was cool chav wna b that is kev lmao nicky was been a mug yestaday it was funy you should of been ther and cj is well quiet and i fink he is shy but kev is not shy 1 bit lol ther are mint xx

jordan (bad boi)

the photos were good its was fun.its was fun usin the camaras takin pics.it was fun do in the mid air shots

nicky taylor

yesturday roxy were doin ma treeballin mugshotin all da tym n takein pervy pics

kal

I was not there but it looked good the pictures were good.

coco

the last day "thank god" i am the key actor as well as roxy but i am the best ever body now "s

The next generation!

Here are the next generation of documentary photographers!
Shots by Roxy, Jordan, James, Nicky and Adam.

Flying

Need I say more!