Three weeks later...

I had forgotten how the medium of film could have such an effect on you. I have gotten so used to Hollywood movies (good as they can be in a chewing gum kind of way) and not seen enough independent stuff. The Raindance East Film Festival has woken me from my stupor. Film and Video are great message carriers.

So many people have digital video cameras now...are they all just being used for weddings and birthdays?

Use yours to tell your story or someone elses. Record your message. It may be an important one that might make the world a better place.


If you can't get hold of a camera from your school or youth club or your uncle Ted at least see some independent film or even just a TV documentary (not involving plastic surgery)...and listen to someone else's message.

To visit the East London section of the Raindance Festival... http://www.raindance.co.uk/east/