Developed through an open call, this selection is made up of creative responses to the LCVA’s rich heritage.

Conceived as a creative challenge rather than a competition, the initiative supported selected participants to explore the archive’s themes, methods and subject matter in original ways. The resulting works span a spectrum of approaches: from inventive re-engagements with archival material to entirely new films inspired by the people, politics and grassroots storytelling found within the collection.

Drawing on the LCVA’s extensive online archive, these films reflect on histories of activism, neighbourhood life and collective action, reimagined for the present moment. Together, they offer a dynamic conversation between past and present, celebrating the enduring power of community video and the next generation of filmmakers shaping its future.

fields beneath towers
Tabitha Carless-Frost I 2026 I UK I 6′ I digital I English spoken
Pending
Ngo Chun Tse I 2026 I UK I 14′ I digital I Cantonese and English Spoken
Three Sheets to the Wind or Why I Haven’t Done The Washing Up Today
Ray Sims I 2026 I UK I 4′ I digital I English spoken
The Dreamers
Jaccaidi Hypolite-Dyer I 2026 I UK I 3′ I digital I English spoken
Stories from Co-op Pepys
Catherine Chapman and Ludmila Trezkova I 2026 I UK I 9′ I digital I English spoken
Square
Ela Kazdal I 2026 I UK I 7′ I digital I English spoken
Exploring Our Place
Dunya Kalantery and children of Northwood Primary I 2026 I UK I 11′ I digital I English spoken

 


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