It has been over a year since I last updated 'Bloated Winter Stock'. But tonight, on Saturday 20th June 2009, I have decided to rekindle the cathartic fire that once managed to find it's way from brains to the keyboard.
Tomorrow marks the release of 'Tales from America', the third film from The Learning Video Project and the longest in the series so far. The film is an objective documentary that focuses on education, integration and studying abroad. 'Tales from America' bridges a transatlantic crossing that incorporates the ideas, experiences and influences of language students from all over the globe. I am merely the weaver in this dynamic outlet that lays waste to the arguments for jaded patriotism and anti-immigration laws that litter the current political scene across the UK.
My film is released tomorrow, and although it is the third in the series, it feels to me as though it is the first. There is something special about this release causing me to pulse with both excitement and intrigue. How is it going to be received? Both 'Stories from Morocco' and 'Lessons from Romania' have had incredible coverage, with the latter achieving 15,500 views in the first month! Will this film attract the same amount of attention? The project sponsor, EnglishClub.com has organised free lesson plans, free material for teachers and free quizzes for students as well as global PR to coincide with the film's release. I would be foolish not to be excited.
Having said that though, The Learning English Video Project, in it's entirety, is a medium through which I am able to broadcast my feelings towards world society and global progress. I am inspired beyond words by the dedication of the people I interview and the students and teachers who have left feedback on EnglishClub.com. This series is a testament to their dedication and the realisation that people from different nations, backgrounds and generations can come together in learning a 'neutral' language.
I am going to Shanghai in August, then to Sao Paulo in September. My trips to both China and Brazil are motivated solely by The Learning English Video Project and I hope that my positive drive towards producing the final two films in the series only increases...
Tomorrow marks the release of 'Tales from America', the third film from The Learning Video Project and the longest in the series so far. The film is an objective documentary that focuses on education, integration and studying abroad. 'Tales from America' bridges a transatlantic crossing that incorporates the ideas, experiences and influences of language students from all over the globe. I am merely the weaver in this dynamic outlet that lays waste to the arguments for jaded patriotism and anti-immigration laws that litter the current political scene across the UK.
My film is released tomorrow, and although it is the third in the series, it feels to me as though it is the first. There is something special about this release causing me to pulse with both excitement and intrigue. How is it going to be received? Both 'Stories from Morocco' and 'Lessons from Romania' have had incredible coverage, with the latter achieving 15,500 views in the first month! Will this film attract the same amount of attention? The project sponsor, EnglishClub.com has organised free lesson plans, free material for teachers and free quizzes for students as well as global PR to coincide with the film's release. I would be foolish not to be excited.
Having said that though, The Learning English Video Project, in it's entirety, is a medium through which I am able to broadcast my feelings towards world society and global progress. I am inspired beyond words by the dedication of the people I interview and the students and teachers who have left feedback on EnglishClub.com. This series is a testament to their dedication and the realisation that people from different nations, backgrounds and generations can come together in learning a 'neutral' language.
I am going to Shanghai in August, then to Sao Paulo in September. My trips to both China and Brazil are motivated solely by The Learning English Video Project and I hope that my positive drive towards producing the final two films in the series only increases...
In three days time I will begin my third year at Millfield Summer School. This time as the Academic and Site Manager for Downside.
'Tales From America' will be free to watch/download/host at http://www.englishclub.com/ as of tomorrow (21.06.2009)
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