Stories Connect
Stories Connect is a major program of the New England Writers’ Centre in 2019, focussed around encouraging creative expression and making connections between newly- resettled Ezidi refugee families and other members of the Armidale community, through the sharing and creation of stories, pictures and music. Supported by generous grants from the Regional Arts Fund, the Country Arts Support Program, Create NSW and Settlement Services International, with much-appreciated support from Armidale Regional Council, Arts North West and NERAM, it launched in June, and over several months featured a range of fantastic activities and events, from creative workshops for school age children and teenagers to community storytelling sessions; from the creation of documentary photographs by emerging photographers to the creation of a short film showcasing the Stories Connect program. Showcasing the wide range of local talent and potential, both within the Ezidi and wider segments of the Armidale community, of all ages, it’s been a great success, and has culminated in a popular exhibition at NERAM in November/December, including the premiere of the Stories Connect film.
About the film:
The Stories Connect film was shot over three days in Armidale, August 30—September 2, 2019, and features interviews with Stories Connect creators, presenters, co-ordinators, participants, and other people associated with the program. It also features glimpses of workshops and artwork, including photographs, created within the Stories Connect program, and a performance of a traditional Ezidi song by local Ezidi musicians.
The film was shot, edited and produced by Xavier Masson-Leach, who was born and grew up in Armidale but now lives in Sydney where he works as a professional film and video producer.
The Stories Connect film was shot over three days in Armidale, August 30—September 2, 2019, and features interviews with Stories Connect creators, presenters, co-ordinators, participants, and other people associated with the program. It also features glimpses of workshops and artwork, including photographs, created within the Stories Connect program, and a performance of a traditional Ezidi song by local Ezidi musicians.
The film was shot, edited and produced by Xavier Masson-Leach, who was born and grew up in Armidale but now lives in Sydney where he works as a professional film and video producer.
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