Film Festival Unravelled.....

Amidst the interesting films, old favourites, new discoveries, talks, dancing and music at the Dunoon Film Festival was the Unravel Workshop. Held on Saturday, 15th June at the Burgh Hall, this family-friendly workshop contributed to the longest hand painted film in Britain. 

Facilitated by Maria Anastassiou and Jo Byrne, the workshop was enjoyed by all, from the very youngest,

to the oldest, 

and I was luck enough to be asked to capture it for the Burgh Hall archives. 

The 'Unravel' project is creating a hand painted film that correlates in length with the 874 miles between John O'Groats and Land's End. Working in collaboration with groups of people across the UK, the workshops will produce a sixteen hour film, created and manipulated by hand, and made by the diverse communities of Britain. 

We were treated to the section of the film that the Dunoon folk had contributed to - an astonishing spectacle. The entire sixteen hours will be truly mesmerising!

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Spring? Summer?

Well, something has arrived - sun, warmer weather, light breezes, a proliferation of bluebells, blossoms, wee beasties; green is everywhere. So, sandals on, slow saunters by the river and through the forest and wheeching round and round on the 'big green'. Breathe in, exhale, relax....

Magic and Sculpture

A bright and sunny Saturday morning- we walked in the sun, we looked at fantastic sculptures, we sat, lolled, rolled in the grass, climbed on the rocks, captured a Damselfly, collected beach booty, admired flowers and more sculptures, ran around, patted dogs and generally had a wonderful time.

Magical place in a magical spot - the Caol Ruadh Sculpture Park - you should go! 

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The Fairground's Attractions

Let me start by saying I don't like fairgrounds - I don't like things that go fast, throw you around in the air, go high and require you to pay a small fortune for the privilege of feeling ill. This one was also a tad creepy, the garish colours in the stark gloom and constant drizzle. That said, even on a rainy, bleak 'Spring' afternoon, it was a great place to take photographs, plus small daughter had a wonderful time!

This is my version of  'All the fun of the fair':

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Let the Stars come out....

As part of the forthcoming Dunoon Film Festival, the Burgh Hall are hosting a small but perfectly formed, free photographic exhibition "Stars in Scotland".

Curated by Glasgow-based journalist Alison Kerr as part of a research project and featuring a stunning selection of scenes capture by photographers for the Evening Times, The Bulletin and The Herald, it boast iconic images of bygone Hollywood royalty at work and play on Scotland's fair shores - Cary Grant, Judy Garland, Mae West, Judy Garland, to name a few.

Most fascinating perhaps are the reactions of the Scottish crowds meeting and greeting their idols, especially the wonderful image of the Glasgow weans meeting Roy Rogers and Trigger - there are small faces that tell a million stories. I was lucky enough to capture some more modern day reactions from folk at the DFF Programme launch.

The exhibition is currently running and will run until the end of the DFF on 16th June. Please check with the Burgh Hall for opening times. Come and be charmed and leave starry eyed.....