Voicebox: New Creatives

Notes On Being A Lady, a short film from the BBC New Creatives programme, gracefully interprets the struggle of being Black and female through interpretative dance and poetry. 

Voice’s assistant editor Saskia Calliste caught up with Zodwa Nyoni about her short film, ‘Notes On Being A Lady’, as part of BBC New Creatives.

Afro Hair Rituals, from the BBC New Creatives Project, is a short film with a big message that all Black girls could benefit from hearing more often. 

We talk to Daniel about the inspiration for his New Creative piece 'Bodies', and the process of creating tangible experiences through audio.

‘BLAST’ reflects on the growth of modern art in the early 1900s.

Roseanna and Josh talk us through the creation process for their New Creative piece, titled BLAST.

Jess and Elise explain their love of musicals, the power of juxtaposition, and offer great advice for anyone looking to enter the film industry.

We talk to New Creative Laura-Beth about her film short film, The Gift. 

As part of New Creatives short film commissions, Elephant in the Room has been written and directed by Georgia Mulraine, produced by Jo Hislop with music by Olly Sarkar. New Creatives is co-funded by BBC Arts and Arts Council England.

New Creative production ‘White Dwarf’ explores grief and guilt between two best friends on a camping trip.

“I think it's really important to go for those opportunities – you never know what they're looking for!”

“I think it is unfair to suggest at such an early point in my life that I could have anything useful to say.”