This digital short was commissioned for the Bigger Picture public art project run by the Corner House Gallery in Manchester in conjunction with the BBC in 2003. It was a site specific film that was created to be seen on a large LED screen in a busy public square in the the city centre.

The film explores the psycho-geography of Manchester through the experiences of a local woman who is partially sighted. The live action footage and audio field recordings were recorded around the location of the screen in Manchester on DV and using a night vision security camera.

It approaches documentary film making from a unique angle, bringing together live action and animation to paint a portrait of the city from the perspective of a person that has heightened senses from their lack of vision. It makes a graphic statement on the issues surrounding disability, our judgment of other people in the city, and our common and shared understanding of public space.

Festivals:

Halloween Society‘s short film festival 2004 – winner of Best Short
onedoterzero festival 05
Res Fest 05
Future Shorts 06
Sundance Film Festival 07
Prague Short Film Festival 07

Directed by Christopher Thomas Allen & Robert Rainbow