Video Storytelling Workshops for New Scots
If you have experience of the asylum system, you can sign up to take part in a series of video storytelling workshops that we will run through May. The films made will then be screened as part of the Scottish Refugee Festival in June.
Our Sound of Refugee Voices team from last year
After the success of our Sound of Refugee Voices radio show last year, Greater Govanhill is looking forward to again being apart of the Scottish Refugee Festival. This year will be hosting video storytelling workshops.
The group will be trained by experienced filmmakers to create short documentaries for the Festival in June, which this year's theme is 'Hope'. We will then host a screening of all the films at our Community Newsroom and a Q+A with the participants.
This training will consist of three workshops through where participants will learn different skills. These workshops will be in person and happen at The Community Newsroom, 82 Bowman Street, Govanhill, most likely on Thursday evenings.
We strive to make this opportunity available to everyone so if there are any barriers that might prevent you from taking part, please get in touch to support. We can provide translation and language support as needed.
Hot food will be provided at the sessions, and public transport costs from within the Glasgow area will be covered.
If you have any questions, please email jack@greatergovanhill.com
Fill in the form below if you are interested in participating.
We asked participants from last year’s radio show how they found the experience...
Arij, originally from Syria said: "Through my experiences with the workshops, I learned not to underestimate my abilities because everyone has a creative side to share. I also learned about vinyl records during my visit to the Buena Vida station in the Some Great Reward record store – and that there is a different world that I have never seen before, which made it even more interesting. We would never have been so creative if the workshop team weren't so supportive throughout. I hope everyone finds the programme as enjoyable to listen to as we found it to make!
Ibrahim, from Sierra Leone, said: “I have learnt a lot of new skills from our trainers which makes me feel confident and excited for the radio show going live!”
Virginie said: “I learnt what good audio is and how to record it using different tools. I also learned how to edit an audio using an app. Getting to practice hosting an episode was an exciting moment for me, while at the same time I was anxious. Learning how to DJ was fascinating! Practicing how to use CDJs and vinyl skills, combining it with being a presenter was a chance to gain additional skills.”