Cuts and Bruises (Steve Urquhart, UK, 2013)

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A barber, who’s also a boxer, shares the sounds and stories of his intermingling worlds.

Ian’s boxing-themed barber shop combines two of his lifelong passions, both greatly influenced by his upbringing and aspects of his Colombian heritage. In this composed feature – recorded on location in the shop, the gym, and beside the ring – Ian prepares for his first bout in five years. How will his fighting compare with his trimming?

Steve was mentored by Sara Parker

 

88 Keys (Esther Johnson, UK, 2013)

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An audio montage reflecting on the increased disposal of pianos. Weaving the tortured sounds of the destruction of one piano, with thoughts from the proprietor of London’s last piano factory and a series of previous piano owners.

Esther was mentored by Nick Ryan

 

Under Ground (Simon Attwell and Kim Winter, South Africa, 2013)

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South Africa’s murder rate is 4.5 times the global average. They have twice the global rate in road accidents and are ranked no 1 in the world for HIV & AIDS deaths. For the most part, people are desensitized to the images of mourning – they are inserted into daily life alongside the price of eggs and our morning coffee. Who wants to talk about death?

Musician Simon Attwell and radio producer Kim Winter teamed up to produce this delicate portrait of death and mourning in South Africa and bring humanity and warmth back into this unwelcome subject.

Kim and Simon were mentored by Davia Nelson

 

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