Visuals for the band Zero 7‘s 2004 UK Tour to promote the release of the album “When It Falls”

Directed by Christopher Thomas Allen
Produced by Alice Ceresole
Visual contributions from Andy Flywheel, Brede Korsmo, James Price, Rob Rainbow & Nicola Godlieb
Animation & motion graphics by Jude Greenaway Tour Operations by Andy Firman
Documentation edited by Tim Cowie

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