Voicebox: Random Acts Midlands

Random Acts Midlands

Random Acts is a major 3-year Arts Council England/Channel 4 project that supports young artists and film makers age 16-24 with creative ideas, from all art forms, to create stunning new short films. There are 5 network centres across England and The Rural Media Company is the network centre for the Midlands. Find out more on our website pages,

We want to know what you think about all things Random! Upload your blog stories, news and views, photos and clips. You need to register on Voice then select the Voicebox called Random Acts Midlands when you upload - and your posts will appear here!

  • Review The Legend Of Rawry by Michael Baillon | FIRST ACTS
    30 November 2016

    The Legend Of Rawry by Michael Baillon | FIRST ACTS

    by Luke Taylor Contributor

    From Random Acts Midlands, Michael Baillon's animated splendour reveals the beautiful mind of an inspiring artist, and the power of autism.

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  • Review Vocal Barriers by Thomas Chimiak | FIRST ACTS
    29 November 2016

    Vocal Barriers by Thomas Chimiak | FIRST ACTS

    by Isis Sky Voice Reporter

    From Random Acts Midlands, Thomas Chimiak's "Vocal Barriers" is a striking visual accompaniment to a spoken-word poem, focusing on technological advances and its impact on the modern day generation.

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  • Review FAG by Danni Spooner | FIRST ACTS
    28 November 2016

    FAG by Danni Spooner | FIRST ACTS

    by Luke Taylor Contributor

    From Random Acts Midlands, Danni Spooner's experimental short film may appear strange, but it is nothing other than a "rebellious reflection on the cis-gendered society we exist in."

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  • Review Contactless by Francis Quigley | FIRST ACTS
    26 November 2016

    Contactless by Francis Quigley | FIRST ACTS

    by Kheira Bey Contributor

    From Random Acts Midlands, Francis Quigley's short film 'Contactless' forces us to delve into a seemingly dystopian world we have not yet encountered before.

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  • Blog Random Acts: A bit of the Journey
    26 November 2015

    Random Acts: A bit of the Journey

    by Julie Colman

    This blog was written by Puffin Ethics a young spoken word artist from Herefordshire.
    I could probably write a small book about my experience making a film with the Rural Media company for this Random Acts Project, but I've tried really hard not to. I also tried hard not to open with a clique...obviously not hard enough. No one's got time for books anymore anyway, that's why you want to make a film, right? I'll try and keep it snappy.

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  • Blog Random Acts Midlands First Blog
    11 September 2015

    Random Acts Midlands First Blog

    by Julie Colman

    Hello and welcome to our first Random Acts Voicebox blog! In this space we hope to post all the latest updates about this brilliantly exciting new project along with clips and stills from the shoots as well as blogs from our young artists and filmmakers about the experience.

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