Mind the Gaps is a Kent-based project that provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to develop new skills in film and animation to help nurture self-expression and confidence. In his talk, Dominic explained how the project will culminate in a series of short films exploring themes important to the creators, which will then be screened locally.

1. Dominic Pillai
Mind The Gaps
Providing adults with disabilities
the opportunity to develop new
skills in film and animation
Jan 14 2014
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@MindTheGaps15

3. Introduction
Mind the Gaps is a 6 month Film and
Animation project for adults with
disabilities to develop new skills that
will nurture confidence and creative
self expression
This is a community focused project
funded by The Big Lottery Fund

4. ARRCC is a local charity that provides creative workshops
and day care for adults with disabilities.
There are currently centres in Rye, Folkestone and
Bexhill.
Activities available at the centres include Arts and Crafts,
Sewing, Cooking, Music and Holistic Therapy.

5. Screen South is a Creative Development agency delivering
and supporting innovative projects across screen-based
media and the wider cultural and creative industries.
Screen South has years of experience, contacts and
expertise within the film industry
Based in Folkestone at the heart of the Creative Quarter

6. Structure
In the first 3 months participants will:
• Learn filmmaking techniques
• Develop ideas
• Work in small group of 3-4 people
• Complete a 1- 5 minute short film
• Screen films

7. Structure
In the second 3 month participants will:
• Reflect on their films, identifying strengths and
weaknesses
• Using the lessons learnt from the first film, make a 5-
10 minute short film
• All films will be screened at a gala event open to the
public

8. Why?
This project encourages disabled people to:
• Learn new skills and gain new experiences
• Gain access to new technology and professional expertise
• Express and explore personal identity and externalise
feelings
• Promotes social inclusion and helps to develop a richer
community identity.

9. When, Where, When & How?
Begins Monday 19th January 2015
Every Monday and Thursday at:
ARRCC Folkestone,
17- 19 Tontine Street,
Folkestone,
Kent, CT20 1JT

10. Find out more?
Please contact Programme Tutor Dominic Pillai
at dom.pillai@screensouth.org
or call ARRCC at
01303 211248
Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
mindthegaps15
and on Twitter @MindtheGaps15

11. Any Questions?
Thanks for Watching ☺