Digital media projects
Throughout the year we run a range of exciting digital media projects for young people to participate in. Our projects provide young people with an array of opportunities to get creative, learn new skills and connect with fellow creatives.
The programme is fun, free and open to all skill levels from beginners who'd like to have a go to those interested in working in the digital industries.
As well as supporting and training young people, our media projects are designed to engage and benefit the wider community. Many of them have been developed in partnership with other not-for-profit organisations.
If you have an idea for a digital media project, are interested in getting involved with our current project in any way, or want more information, please contact Tommy Edwards, Digital Media Project Manager - thomas.edwards@octaviafoundation.org.uk / 020 8354 5534.
Featured project
The Birth of Cool
Jump in the Octavia Tardis and travel back in time to the 1950's for The Birth of Cool, our exciting new Digital Media Project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
For Ages 13 - 25
Join us on a journey to creatively re-imagine a defining time of fashion, music and culture; exploring what made the 50's to 80's on the King's Road such a unique period of time.
The project will include training in:
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Fashion
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Film-making
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Photography
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Drama & theatre
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Historical story-telling
This will be provided by professionals from film, culture and fashion, using industry standard equipment at our community hub Base@theReed.
Be part of bringing the history of our community to life!
Partners on the Birth of Cool project include:
- V and A
- Tate
- RBKC Library
- Nina Manandhar
- BBC Fashion Historian Amber Butchart
- Chelsea Physic Garden
- SPID Theatre
- Plus more to be confirmed.
Previous projects
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Think. Make. Create.
A creative digital media project focusing on emotional health and wellbeing.
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Waking the Dead
The project uncovered the hidden histories of Kensal Green cemetery, one of London’s oldest public burial grounds.
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Yo London!
The Yo! London showcase brings together over 80 photographs that explore the connection young people have with their London and its inhabitants.
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The Story of QPR
Charts the history of Queens Park Rangers football club and documents the heritage of London's W12 area (trailer 2mins16, full film 60mins) 2015
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#Reprazent
Four films challenging common perceptions of young people in Britain (35mins51, 62mins, 26mins31, 68mins) 2013
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Doing it Right
A short film about sexual health. 13m58. 2013.
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Margins to Mainstream
Tells the story of black theatre in Britain (trailer 2mins35) 2012
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Bridging the Gaps
Addresses the confusion around changes to welfare and benefits in England (10mins) 2011.
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Breaking into the Museum
Award-winning short film by Chris Lamontagne (3mins11) 2010
