DERELICT FILMS

"Ds films" are in production of a series of short films for 'The Derelict Sensation' live events.

We are always on the look out for new interview subjects or new buildings to film.

If you have anything to suggest, please contact us .

Our Film Challenge winners were shown at the Halloween Film Festival at the Institute of Contemporary Arts  on January 10 & 11, 2004.

'Michael @ Midland Grand' follows an extraordinary artist on a 'normal' day's work, inside London's most glamorous derelict building, where he's spent 15 years obsessing, sketching and generally being a charming nuisance. He reveals his larger plans, which will eventually include 'the derelict sensation'. Watch this space!

Thanks to Michael Czerwinski and Midland Grand Projects 'Soho' by Tremolando tremoland@aol.com Camera by Tom O'Neill Edited by Charles Pheby Directed and Produced by Ben Bruges

In 'My Dad, The Womble' Kate introduces her father, one of the 'Womble 7', who was taken to court for the 'crime' of believing that the streets should be for protesting and acting on that assumption. The film explores the experiences they had in the 'Bacon Factory', a derelict building taken over as the 'convergence centre' for the 2001 Mayday events.

Thanks to Kate and Robin. Music by Kode9 Camera Tom O'Neill Edited by Charles Pheby Directed and Produced by Ben Bruges

In 'Jute' Teresa Chacko recounts having to walk past forbidding Jute mills during a difficult period of her teenage life. Though derelict, these buildings became part of her life and part of stories told by her father.

The mills were closed when the Jute industry moved to India, a connection she makes when visiting family in Kerala. In India, Teresa finds that every space is used and valued.

This compares to the more recent fashion for re-using industrial buildings in the UK - where the original 'solid workforce' has given way to the 'superficial nonsense' of the 80s and 90s. The film combines documentary interview with a symbolic, poetic film.

Interview subject: Teresa Chacko Interviewed by Michael Rooney Young Teresa acted by Hema Magoo Camera by Rajesh Paul Thind, Iain Keen, Tom O'Neill, Alex Pugh, Dominic Wordsworth 'The Jute Mills' by Michael Woodman m.woodman@mail.com 'Shiva (Indian Goddess Mix)' by Ikarus, written by Wolfgang Stindl, P&C 2001 Hypnotic Records, Published by Copyright Control, Licensed courtesy of Hypnotic Records, More info: www.mp3.com/ikarus 'Retrovision Coma USA' by Brand Violet www.brandviolet.com Editorial Consultant: Sally O'Connor Edited by Charles Pheby Produced and Directed by Ben Bruges

'Jute' has been entered for Raindance East's film festival.

In'All Saints' we explore how Noriaki Maeda's uplifting and spiritual sculpture is contributing to the renaissance of All Saints Church in West Dulwich, London, which burned down in 2000 see www.all-saints.org.uk

Thanks to Noriaki Maeda/Mike Dudding Noriaki wishes to thank Mike Dudding/Jane Reid/Victor de Circasion/Paul Statham/Silvia Wolf/Rev. Robert Titley Camerawork by Tom O'Neill/Charles Pheby Interviews by Ben Bruges Edited by Charles Pheby/Ben Bruges Directed by Ben Bruges

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In 'The Cement Factory' Alberto explores a stunning derelict building in London's dockland, as he presents his engaging and forceful exploration of the formative role derelict buildings have played in his sexuality and life. In small town Catholic Italy the only place for gay men to meet was a cement factory which provided a haunting atmosphere and a space free from the suffocation he experienced around him as his straight friends hold parties for their 'plump girlfriends with their fruity deodorants'. He says that he is not speaking as some kind of spokesperson, but simply in celebration of his sexuality, which he likens to a 'black horse that [he] rides into a dark tunnel in search of incredible adventure'. This interview-based documentary uses the full possibilities of digital video to create an evocative and beautiful film, which combines Alberto's presence, the backdrop of the derelict building a nd Anna Palm's spare and haunting music.

Thanks to Alberto Pavane Interview by Colm O'Keeffe "She's Alive" and "I Can" from Arriving and Caught Up by Anna Palm Camera by Tom O'Neill Editing by Charles Pheby Produced and directed by Ben Bruges

'The Cement Factory' has been entered for the London Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

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FINAL CUT FEATURES DERELICT FILMS

Final Cut film night in Brighton selected three Derelict sensation films including 'Jute' and 'All Saints'.

Visit bigbamboo.org.uk
to learn more about Final Cut and Big Bamboo Production Company.

Films in post-production (for the derelict sensation and others)


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As a photographer Tom has had a lifelong obsession with derelict buildings, finding ways in to many buildings. Under the forensic gaze of Colm O'Keefe, Tom reveals to us, and realises himself, that this obsession started during a childhood growing up during the 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland/6 Counties. (Directed by Ben Bruges, Interview by Colm O’Keefe)

listen to a clip from this film

In Deptford, William has taken on the semi-derelict Shipwright's house (created as part of Henry VIIIs naval expansion... sic). It's sheer hard work, in some ways. So why does he do it? And what uses have they found for their derelict treasure?

Eva's photographs show a visual artist's attention to composition, light, time and the moment. We had to find out what's going on in her head.

For GRAND ds films are recording a series of public events mounted at St Pancras Chambers, including preparations for a surreal dinner party, Open House and the design show.

Future plans include meeting the good people at the 'Radical Dairy' (we kid you not) - an investigation into two very different uses of derelict pubs - and what happened on the day a car crashed right into the front room.

If you have a suggestion for a person we should interview, or a building you think we'd be interested in, please contact Ben Bruges at ben@thederelictsensation.com

Ds films are also making a music video for Ikarus

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