Black Country news and blogs Saturday 21 July 2018
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‘I Believe’ to be shown at the Vagabond Film Festival later this month 
Deaffest 18 Jul 18
We have received news that ‘I Believe’ by Yolanda Adams will be screened at the Vagabond Film Festival as part of Deaf Culture into Light, a showcase of short deaf films.
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Young Deaffest 2019 Art Competition
Deaffest 18 Jul 18
Create your own character for Young Deaffest 2019 For the first time ever, the UK’s leading Deaf-led Film & Arts Festival Deaffest is looking for a new character to feature in Young Deaffest 2019.
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Nottingham Film Festival 2018 Update
Deaffest 5 Jul 18
We asked you to vote for our videos a while ago and while I Believe didn’t get through to the final round, we’re delighted to share that the Deaffest 2017 promo has gotten through to the final round for Best Advert/Trailer at the Hothouse …
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Nikki Stratton’s Day Out at the Royal Windsor Cup 2018
Deaffest 28 Jun 18
Sunday 24th June 2018 has been an absolutely wonderful day for Deaffest’s Co-Founder and Co-Director Nikki Stratton, who attended the Royal Windsor Cup 2018.
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Nikki Stratton to Attend Royal Windsor Cup 2018
Deaffest 20 Jun 18
Deaffest’s Co-Founder and Co-Director Nikki Stratton will have the pleasure of attending the Royal Windsor Cup this Sunday 24th June 2018.
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Vote for our videos!
Deaffest 13 Jun 18
We have received news from the Hothouse Theatre’s Nottingham Film Festival 2018 that our music video I Believe – Yolanda Adams and the Deaffest 2017 Promo have reached the online semi-final stage and they are calling for people to vote for their …
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‘I Believe’ to be screened at St Albans International Film Festival 2018
Deaffest 31 May 18
We have received news recently that our music video, I Believe (Yolanda Adams), has been accepted to screen at St Albans International Film Festival 2018.
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I Believe wins Best Music Video and the Audience Award!
Deaffest 30 May 18
We posted on 17th May that I Believe – Yolanda Adams had been selected for the Feel the Reel International Film Festival and asked for your vote, if you loved our music video.
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Vote for our music video!
Deaffest 17 May 18
I Believe has been officially selected for Feel the Reel International Film Festival (April Edition).
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CKF International Film Festival News
Deaffest 2 May 18
We’re excited to share the news that Deaffest’s music video I Believe has been selected for the April 2018 Edition of CKF International Film Festival (CKFIFF).
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‘I Believe’ wins Best Musical/Animation at the Seattle Deaf Film Festival
Deaffest 25 Apr 18
Back in January, we revealed that our music video I Believe, by Yolande Adams, had been selected to be screened at the 4th Seattle Deaf Film Festival and we’re delighted to say that we won the Best Musical/Animation award! Such great news for …
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Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy Update
Deaffest 25 Apr 18
As you are aware already, we have been working arduously in preparation for our Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy.
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Important Information about Deaffest E-Newsletters
Deaffest 25 Apr 18
From 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law is changing and we need to inform you of how we are using and storing your data.
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Looking Back on the Young Deaf Filmmakers Scheme
Deaffest 18 Apr 18
It’s been over a decade since we did our Deaf Filmmakers project (funded by Mediabox), where budding young media enthusiasts took part in workshops.
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Chris Fonseca: Being a Deaf Choreographer & the Importance of Role Models
Deaffest 11 Apr 18
Chris Fonseca talks about why the Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy should happen and his experiences as a deaf choreographer: To help make the Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy happen, please visit our Kickstarter page! Advertisements…
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Help make the DYFPA happen for young deaf people
Deaffest 5 Apr 18
Award winning filmmaker Louis Neethling will be amongst the inspiring role models leading workshops at the Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy.
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Winner of Best Music Video at LOCIFF 2018
Deaffest 4 Apr 18
We shared the news last week that our music video I Believe would be shown at the London Cinematic International Film Festival and we’re delighted to say that it’s been recognised as the winner of the Best Music Video! The music video, …
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‘I Believe’ to be shown at London Cinematic International Film Festival
Deaffest 27 Mar 18
The FIRST ever music video that Deaffest has created I Believe is among the official selection for the London Cinematic International Film Festival! The music video involved a collaboration of two amazingly talented Deaf professional artists from …
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Can young deaf people count on your support?
Deaffest 22 Mar 18
Check out our newly launched crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and read about our fantastic project – the UK’s First Sign Musical Film! Please share the news far and wide including on your own social media, let’s get as many people …
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SHIDFF 21st-23rd September 2018
Deaffest 22 Mar 18
Last year we shared some exciting information about our Deaffest Co-Founders Nikki Stratton and Marilyn Willrich, when they took a trip to Shanghai! They worked in partnership with the organisation that set up the first ever Shanghai International …
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Call for support!
Deaffest 18 Mar 18
Check out our newly launched crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and read about our fantastic project – the UK’s First Sign Musical Film! Please share the news on your own social media, lets get as many people involved as possible! http://www.
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Oscars 2018: The Silent Child wins Best Short at the Academy Awards
Deaffest 6 Mar 18
Like many of you out there, we have been eagerly awaiting the results of the 90th Academy Awards, which took place last Sunday 4th March.
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Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy News
Deaffest 6 Feb 18
Deaffest to run a residential Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy for young deaf people this summer.
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The Silent Child Film Nominated for an Oscar
Deaffest 23 Jan 18
We are overjoyed to share that the film ‘The Silent Child’ is amongst the Oscar 2018 nominees revealed today.
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‘I Believe’ To Be Screened At Seattle Deaf Film Festival 2018
Deaffest 17 Jan 18
For those who attended Deaffest 2017 and had the opportunity to watch Deaffest’s first ever music video I Believe; we’re excited to let you know that this music video has been selected to be screened at the 4th Seattle Deaf Film Festival (SDFF).
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‘Now You See Me’ Symposium
Deaffest 10 Jan 18
Last November our PR Liaison Officer, Louise Parrott, took a trip up to Scotland to attend the Now You See Me Symposium.
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Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy
Deaffest 12 Dec 17
Deaffest to run a residential Deaf Youth Film and Performance Academy for young deaf people in the summer of 2018.
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Deaffest Co-founders’ Trip to Shanghai
Deaffest 7 Dec 17
Deaffest Co-founders and Directors’ Unforgettable Trip to Shanghai! October/November 2017! By Nikki Stratton & Marilyn Willrich We were delighted and honoured to be invited to Shanghai by China’s Award winning Deaf talented Animator Sam Zheng (…
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Happy International Artist’s Day!
Deaffest 25 Oct 17
Wishing all artists a Happy International Artist’s Day! Here’s something to look back at, some of the many inspiring artists involved in our previous festivals! Advertisements…
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Deaffest to announce new plans for 2018
Deaffest 24 Oct 17
Deaffest’s previously annual festival is set to become a biennial event, with the next festival to be held in Spring 2019 and new plans introduced for 2018.
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Nikki Stratton Visit to Deaf Diaspora 2017
Deaffest 17 Oct 17
The annual Deaf Diaspora 2017 was held in the coastal city of Brighton from 21st September to 1st October with the theme ‘Access to Arts’.
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Nikki’s Visit to the Encounters Short Film Festival 2017
Deaffest 12 Oct 17
The 23rd Encounters Short Film & Animation Festival returned to Bristol from 19th-24th September 2017 with a selection of screenings, including films made by deaf filmmakers.
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Deaffest to announce new plans for 2018
Deaffest 26 Sep 17
Deaffest’s previously annual festival is set to become a biennial event, with the next festival to be held in Spring 2019 and new plans introduced for 2018.
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Date of Next Deaffest
Deaffest 2 Aug 17
I know some of you are keen to know the date of the next Deaffest festival and we will be making an announcement in near future! Meanwhile, if you would like to support Deaffest, whether that be by making a donation or through sponsorship – do get …
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Clin d’Oeil Festival Update
Deaffest 13 Jul 17
Last week we shared the news that Co-Founders of Deaffest and Zebra Uno‘s Directors Nikki Stratton and Marilyn Willrich had joined the biennial deaf international arts festival Clin d’Oeil, which took place last weekend from 6th-9th July.
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Directors to visit Clin d’Oeil Festival 2017
Deaffest 6 Jul 17
Deaffest Co-Founders and Zebra Uno’s Directors Nikki Stratton and Marilyn Willrich will be flying over to France this weekend to attend Clin d’Oeil Festival 2017.
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Deaffest 2017 Highlights
Deaffest 22 Jun 17
Enjoy the Deaffest 2017 highlights! Big thanks to Adrean Mangiardi, Michael Ward, Samuel Ash and Thomas Hickman for producing this video.
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Deaffest 2017 Photos
Deaffest 20 Jun 17
Deaffest 2017 photos are now available to view – click here to check them out! (Due to unforeseen circumstances we are currently experiencing issues with our current Flickr account and have set up a new temporary account so if you want to view the …
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An interview with James Carroll
Deaffest 7 Jun 17
Some of you may be wondering who is behind the stylish Deaffest 2017 Film & TV awards – it was James Carroll, a local talent we discovered from a video online, where he made a film style sculpture for his friend’s birthday.
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Deaffest 2017 Photos by Willow Photography
Deaffest 7 Jun 17
If you came along to #Deaffest 2017, then you might be spotted in one of the photos here! The photos are now available to order – click here to view them! Special thanks to Mark and Penny Mecklenburgh (Willow Photography) for the photos! We will …
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Young Deaffest 2017 Poster Competition: The Top Ten Entries
Deaffest 1 Jun 17
View the top ten entries for the Young Deaffest 2017 Poster Competition…
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Happy Volunteers’ Week!
Deaffest 1 Jun 17
Happy Volunteers’ Week – a big thank you to all of our incredible Deaffest volunteers who have supported our festivals.
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Deaffest 2017 Music Video
Deaffest 23 May 17
The FIRST ever music video that Deaffest has created by combining TWO incredibly talented Deaf professional artists from the UK and US – Chris Fonseca and Rosa Lee Timm! The NDCS’s children were inspired by these brilliant Deaf role models and …
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Young Deaffest Film Award | 2017
Deaffest 18 May 17
Deaffest 2017 Light House Media Centre Saturday 13th May 2017 Best Young Deaffest Film SSL | Dir.
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6th Film & TV Awards | 2017
Deaffest 16 May 17
Deaffest 2017 Light House Media Centre Saturday 13th May 2017…
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Deaffest 2017 News Release
Deaffest 16 May 17
A celebration of Deaffest’s 12th year and the return of the biennial Film & TV Awards Gala.
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Thank You!
Deaffest 14 May 17
We would like to say a big thank you to everybody involved in the festival.
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Awards Gala Ticket Update
Deaffest 12 May 17
Tickets for the Film & TV Awards Gala have SOLD OUT! We are still selling tickets for the Late Night Deaf Party – click here to get your ticket…
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Promos Act 3 & 4: Behind the Scenes
Deaffest 11 May 17
Find out how our Deaffest Promos (Act 3 & 4) were made, directed and edited by Rosie Benn…
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Deaffest’s Visit to Braidwood Trust for the Deaf
Deaffest 7 May 17
Yesterday morning some members of the Deaffest team went on a little trip to visit Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf in Birmingham.