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Down on the Farm Update Number 2

17/1/2019

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​Happy New Year!  Here is our first Down on the Farm update for 2019.   With such a variety of topics and stories - and a whole year in which to make their films - our film makers are currently at different stages of production.  Some are still working on research while others have already begun filming with their chosen farmers.  Here is a selection of reports and snippets to keep you up to date ...
PictureHenry and Olivia at Down Farm
​"Why farming? "Of all the careers a young woman could go into, we're really keen to explore this question. As female filmmakers with an interest in social change we're really inspired to be working with Olivia. As a small scale no dig farmer and member of the Landworkers' Alliance, Olivia has a distinctly political edge to her work, which we wish to capture through this portrait of a market gardener in North Devon."
Holly and Jo, Black Bark Films. 

PictureEwes at the Balsdon's Farm
​"The filming of the lambs and the daily routine of the Balsdon family at the start of lambing will take place in January and this will serve as a way of showing the small workload in the early stages and when the shoot in March is completed there will hopefully be quite the strong contrast between the start and middle of lambing season when it comes to the work that is undertaken."
Michael Balsdon, Film Maker

FLORENCE BROWNE - LOCAL MEAT BOXES ​

PictureChris feeding the rams at sunset
I had a brilliant time doing my first stint of filming at West Ilkerton farm in the autumn - the depth of knowledge that Chris, Tortie and Sarah have on their animals is amazing, and will be a challenge to get everything into my 5 minute film! 
 
We went out to visit the herds in the landrover, and saw deer at the same time which are frequent visitors on the land. Nothing gets past Chris, and he has a keen eye for detail on the animals' wellbeing as he checks up on them. We also visited the local abattoir at Combe Martin to pick up meat to be sold at the Lyn Food Fest the next day, and it was great to see this stage of the meat-box process and the team effort that goes into labelling everything round the kitchen table when it's all brought back home. 
 
I got some lovely shots that evening as the sun was setting of Chris doing the rounds on the farm and feeding his beloved rams, and I was also lucky enough to 'help' sample all the types of beef to be sold the next day at dinner time! 

LINDA MASON - LIFELONG FARMER

PictureFreddie with his cattle

​I arrived one sunny morning on 9th October, to a very welcoming Rose. We spent a few hours having a cup of tea and talking about the farm.  We then went on a walk around the farm, (with the dog) I was impressed at how fit Rose still is, and she still was climbing fences to get around.  We visited the older cattle out in the fields and Rose enjoyed sharing stories about living in Devon all her life. 
 
When we got back from our walk Rose started to get ready for feeding the young cattle that are in the sheds, they have to be fed twice a day, still by hand (the machine they were going to invest in did not work). This is truly a partnership, and with her husband (Freddie) they fed the twenty-three young cattle.   
 
I began filming the young cattle and the feeding routine; Freddie enjoyed sharing about their life as farmers.  This first visit was to get to know Rose and Freddie and for them to become comfortable with me filming them.  I spent the rest of the afternoon with Freddy visiting the older cattle in the fields, they both have such a lovely relationship with their animals, and I could see how much they cared for the cattle.  The cattle are very inquisitive and enjoyed exploring me with my camera, many trying to eat the camera straps! 


PictureFarmer Wayne Copp
​"Wayne doesn’t claim to be unique in his farming practice and ethos, but when pushed he would say that his environmentalist practice and organic production make his farm unique. In particular, he pastures his cattle along the picturesque marshlands and sand dunes of the North Devon coastline.   
 Wayne wants to promote organic, environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural produce, but he can see that cost is the lowest common denominator and a lot of people in Britain can’t afford this type of lifestyle." James Cox, Film Maker 

Our next update will be in April 2019 when we will bring you more news from Down on the Farms. 
In the meantime if you want to follow us and the project on social media you can find us here:
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Down on the Farm Newsletter Number One

20/11/2018

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Over the next year we will be bringing you updates from our Down on the Farm film makers who will be 'out in the field' in north Devon creating a very special collection of short documentary films.

THE FILM MAKERS

Congratulations to our film makers!
Florence Browne from Cornwall
Holly Black & Joanne Barker from Bristol
James Cox from Devon
Linda Mason from Hampshire
Michael Balsdon from Devon
Joanna Ryan from Devon (edit - Jo joined the fold in July 2019)

The commissionees were selected by an independent panel of professionals, from the film/tv, heritage and environment industries, out of a field of over 40 applicants aged between 18 and 72

THE FILMS

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James - As political turmoil surrounding the Brexit result takes hold with cheaper, lower quality products set to be imported from abroad, affecting the future of British agriculture; farmer Wayne Copp is preparing to face Brexit and ready his children as they prepare to become the 5th generation to work his farm.

​Linda - Rose Manning was born in 1945 and has been in farming all her life. Rose is the eldest daughter of 3 girls and she took the role of future farmer in the absence of her parents having a son. Lifelong Farmer will be told through memories of Rose, through informal conversations whilst she is working with the animals and in the kitchen.

Florence - The film will focus on the Eveleigh family's recently begun 'meat box' scheme, an enterprise which sees them take their own livestock from their farm on Exmoor to the local abattoir in Combe Martin and produce high-quality meat boxes which they can then sell. The focuses on the importance the family place on a small, local abattoir, as this is a crucial factor in the animals' welfare but is often overlooked by the general public.
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Holly & Jo - All Down Farm’s produce is eaten within a 20 mile radius of the farm. By engaging with their wider community, market gardeners Olivia and Henry believe not only does this help to strengthen the resilience of the farm itself but also helps rebuild local food networks, links and relationships - links that were once at the core of rural farming communities.

Michael - The lambing season on Michael's family's farm. Focusing on Michael's Mother, Sister Mel and her 3 year old daughter, this inter-generational perspective exemplifies the importance of women in the continuation of farming life.

(edit July 2019) Jo - The film is about grazing sheep on Northam Burrows Country Park. It will focus on farmer Ronald Griffey who has grazed sheep there for over 40 years and the rewards and challenges this gives him. Northam Burrows is an unusual landscape rich in plants and wildlife. As common land, it has a long history of grazing rights. Ronald and his family have a strong connection with the burrows and grazing sheep there. Ronald’s father had grazing rights on the burrows, and Ronald’s son now helps him.

THANKS

TO OUR FUNDERS
​North Devon's Biosphere Reserve
​North Devon Coast AONB

Fullabrook CIC
Clinton Devon Estates
The Golsoncott Foundation
Mole Valley Farmers
Devon County Councillor
North Devon Councillors
West Devon Borough Councillor
The Norman Family Charitable Trust

THANKS

TO OUR SUPPORTERS
​The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
​North Devon Coast AONB

Mole Valley Farmers
Beaford Arts
Torridge District Council
The National Trust
Devon and Cornwall Film
Maniac Films
The North Devon Show
The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington

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PictureFilm Maker Linda Mason Down on the Farm
"Rose has been farming all her life and now even in her mid seventies she is still caring for the young cattle and supporting on the farm.  I will tell Rose’s story through her daily routines on the farm and in the kitchen baking, as she prepares food and reminisces about her life. Lifelong Farmer will weave together archive material, intimate and personal recollections of being a woman in farming over many decades." 
Linda Mason

​"I'm excited to be part of this project, which will shine a light on Exmoor farming at an important and challenging time. I hope the film I make with my chosen farm will boost awareness of the need for small, local abattoirs, and how crucial they are for the welfare of the animals" 
Florence Browne
Our applicants found us via: 
Local press: North Devon Gazette & North Devon Journal
Newsletters: Arts Council & Visual Arts South West
Social media: Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn
Plymouth College of Art
Film makers convention
Email, Word of mouth & Internet searchNorth Devon Coast AONB
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North Devon Farmer Film Wins ARRI Doc Challenge

29/3/2018

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North Devon documentary maker Martin Kemp has won the very first 2018 ARRI Doc Challenge film competition for his three minute film, Where the Land Falls.  The film sees Ed Strawbridge, a third generation dairy farmer at Down Farm in North Devon, looking at photographs of his family by James Ravilious. Ed reflects on how farming life has changed during his lifetime.

As a supporter of North Devon Moving Image (NDMI) and former film judge himself (for our Wild Shorts competition) we are thrilled that Martin is sharing his film with us for the NDMI collection.
PictureMartin Kemp, third from left
The theme for the inaugural ARRI Doc Challenge was “Millennial”. As the winner of the competition, Martin received a cash prize of £3,000.  “For me, having the chance to play with the ARRI Amira for three days was an unmissable opportunity. It’s a wonderful camera and I very quickly fell in love with it. The challenge to shoot and edit a film in just three days is certainly tough but it’s a great discipline. Plus you have the privilege of being able to make the piece you want to make without commissioning editors!” said Martin.

Thank you Martin and well done.  A great film and doing the job that Ravilious did with his engaging photographs - preserving North Devon stories on film.

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Celebrating our NDMI Academy Outreach Project in Barnstaple

1/7/2015

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Congratulations to our young film makers and thank you once again to our funders, Devon Community Foundation and North Devon Council, for making the NDMI Academy Outreach Programme an outstanding success.  Not only did this project produce five individual, interesting and inspirational short films, the skills and confidence gained by the young film makers is a great measure of how beneficial film making projects can be.

A total of eleven young learners made five short films.  Each group made their film using an iPad and professional sound recording equipment over 3 X 2 hour sessions.  The film makers were given the freedom to choose their own subjects and made all the creative decisions for their productions.

We celebrated the end of the project today with an event at Petroc's Leisureline House in Barnstaple with a presentation ceremony, film screenings and a Q&A session with these talented young people.

Thank you too, to the other young learners at Leisureline House who helped out with photography and serving refreshments, the film contributors and to the staff who have helped to make this project run smoothly.  Good luck to all of you on your next steps in education or the working world.
We hope to deliver more film making projects like this in North Devon soon, alongside continuing professional development (CPD) workshops to create sustainability for film making delivery in educational settings.
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NDMI Projects in the Pipeline

14/2/2014

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PictureA Torrington Cavaliers big bonfire!
Following on from some positive feedback and great press coverage of our Clovelly Donkeys pilot film we are full steam ahead with plans for community workshops, film making and education for 2014 and beyond.





  1. We are delighted to be able to offer work experience to a student from Pilton Community College in Barnstaple for work experience.  We have a very enthusiastic student who has come up with a great idea for a short film for North Devon Moving Image (NDMI).  During the week he is with us he will research, write, shoot and produce a short film.  As well as production skills the student will be learning about promoting their work to the public.
  2. Following a meeting with Torrington Cavaliers this week we are excited to let you know that we will be working closely with the well known local fundraisers to make a film about their next giant bonfire.  Although this extravagant charity event will not take place until the summer of 2015, the building is due to start soon and NDMI will be there to chart its progress.
  3. We are also really pleased to announce that we will be collaborating with North Devon artist Jo Bushell on the When I Was Your Age project for NDMI.  This innovative intergenerational visual art and movement project is in the planning but we will let you have more news when all is confirmed.
  4. At 150 years old this year, the Royal North Devon Golf Club in Northam is the oldest links golf course in the country and (once the weather clears up!) we will be meeting the oldest and youngest members to create a celebratory film.

We have plenty more up our sleeve too including the all important funding bids to bring these exciting projects to fruition.

One area we are keen to get going as soon as possible is delivering some documentary film making education in North Devon.  We are currently looking for partners who can help us deliver film making workshops for children and adults in community or education settings.  If you are interested in this please do get in touch.



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