Over the past few years we've had the privilege to help tell some incredible factual stories. Working closely with charities, participants and local authorities, we always strive to find the personal, emotional and informative interests of any project we are involved in. From inspiring sports stars to arts archival research, we're always look to uncover new stories and shine a light on individuals and organisations with a tale to tell. We've been commissioned for Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council funded projects by arts organisations, and worked closely with local community groups on many of our previous films, all of which are available online to view below. One of our short documentary films 'JA40: The Junction Arts Story' was nominated for Factual Programme of the Year at the Royal Television Society Midlands Awards 2017. If you are interested in working with us to bring your story to the screen, please get in touch via the contact form. We'd love to discuss your ideas and how we can make them a reality.
DOCUMENTARY FILM PORTFOLIO
BOLSOVER PARTNERSHIP - BOLSOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
The Bolsover Partnership is an effective partnership that brings together the main service providers and agencies within the Bolsover area to drive local regeneration and service improvement. This film was produced by YSP Media with Junction Arts to highlight how the organisation has worked to improve culture, education, green spaces, opportunities and wellbeing for people in the district.
RCCG CRA NOTTINGHAM ‘COMMUNITY IMPACT’
Commissioned to mark the historic 20th Anniversary of RCCG CRA Nottingham, this short documentary features key individuals within the church and explores the impact of a variety of engagement and wellbeing programmes on the community in the local area, wider city of Nottingham and beyond.
RESIDENTIAL REFLECTIONS
Working in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council, care experienced young people took part in a series of creative activities to help them share their opinions of residential settings. The resulting co-production is created by the participants with filmmaking workshop and post-production support from YSP Media, documenting their thoughts and feelings through arts and media.
RSE SEND SUPPORT FILM - DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
A short film produced to provide support for parents and carers in accessing help and advice around sensitive relationship and sex education issues their child may present. Commissioned by Education Improvement Service at Derbyshire County Council.
10 YEARS OF TAPTON LOCK FESTIVAL - JUNCTION ARTS
In 2022 Junction Arts celebrated 10 years of the Tapton Lock Festival, a popular family event along the banks of Chesterfield canal, documenting how the festival has evolved to become an established 'date in the diary' for local people and visitors alike.
DERBYSHIRE FLY PROJECT - DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
A short film about the Derbyshire Fly Project, a series of creative arts workshops and exhibitions delivered in schools across the county to help reduce stigma and offer support around sexual health for young people. Commissioned by the Education Improvement Service at Derbyshire County Council and funded by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
CONNECTING STARS - CONSTELLA OPERABALLET
Developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Connecting Stars provides live and interactive virtual performances from musicians and dancers for care home residents across the UK. This short film highlights the artists behind this inspiring, creative project as well as the joyous reactions from residents and staff.
MAKING OUR PLACE - JUNCTION ARTS
The ‘Making Our Place’ film tells the story of how seven arts organisations and their vibrant communities across the East Midlands came together during unique creative residencies. The film captures behind the scenes interviews with producers, artists and participants involved in the ‘Our Place’ film project. Nominated for Best Documentary at the Midlands Movies Awards 2023.
FIRST ART - SOUTH NORMANTON SOCIAL CLUB
Organised by First Art, The South Normanton Social Club is a celebration of South Normanton in Derbyshire and its people, setting out to strengthen connections amongst residents and make some good things happen. This short documentary looks at a few of the exciting events which took place in the Spring and Summer of 2021 following over a year of no public gatherings due to Covid restrictions.
MAKING WORK - ANIMATE PROJECTS
A short contextual documentary film commissioned to explore the creation of Animate Projects’ WORK, an arts project involving four artists creating individual film responses to theme of work. Each artist and partner organisation takes a unique approach to investigating the way we live and work today, and ‘Making WORK’ looks to discover the creative process behind the project.
JUNCTION ARTS: LIGHTING THE WAY
With the annual Bolsover Lantern Parade unable to take place due to coronavirus, Lighting the Way was created by Junction Arts to allow the residents of Bolsover to make and display lanterns at home, and in schools and care homes, as a symbol of celebration and unity. This short film was created remotely and edited together from the contributions of participants.
WOMEN OF IMPACT: DEFYING THE ODDS
Over 20 years after surviving a premature birth against all the odds, author and motivational speaker Danielle Vassell brings together a group of five women of colour in 'Women of Impact: Defying the Odds' to share their diverse, moving and inspiring personal stories of family, work, advocacy and life. The film premiered on Vox Africa UK in May 2020 and the full film is available online to watch now.
SHIREBROOK MARKET SHOPS ENLIVENMENT
A short community artwork documentary commissioned by Junction Arts on the enlivenment of Shirebrook’s historic market shops. A look at the creative process behind some of the artwork installations featuring interviews with funders, project coordinators, artists and local retailers.
RCCG CRA NOTTINGHAM 15TH ANNIVERSARY
In 2019 RCCG CRA Nottingham celebrated the milestone of 15 years since its inception. In this short film the founders and members look back on the history of the church, its lasting impact and the potential for the future both within the community and further afield.
JUNCTION ARTS: BRITISH COUNCIL DICE SCOPING FILM
A short film about Catherine Rogers, Chair of Junction Arts and associate of Advantage Creative, and her trip to Brazil to visit community arts organisation Instituto Procumum, supported by British Council’s DICE Fund Scoping Grant.
JA40: THE JUNCTION ARTS STORY
A short documentary commissioned to celebrate the 40th anniversary and legacy of Junction Arts, a Derbyshire based participatory arts organisation. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and supported by Arts Council England. Nominated for Factual Programme of the Year at the RTS Awards 2017.
SEEN YA RIGHTS 'A CREATIVE JOURNEY FOR CHANGE'
A behind the scenes documentary on the Shine A Light Project, following the creative work of human rights activists Seen 'Ya Rights and the short film they inspired. Commissioned through Derby QUAD by Dreamfusion Productions, working in association with Top Box TV
BETWEEN THE ROPES
A short documentary lifting the lid on the physicality, athleticism and dedication needed to work as a professional wrestler.
ST. GEORGE'S KNIGHTS 'POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL'
A team of inspiring young men who refuse allow their disabilities to prevent them playing & enjoying sport. Powerchair Football means everything to them.
DERBYSHIRE'S OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY
A visit to all of the Derbyshire cities, towns & villages the Olympic torch passed through on 29th June 2012. Touching on the inspiring legacy of the games and meeting some of the faces involved behind the scenes.
DOCUMENTARY TESTIMONIALS
PINK FLORA COLLECTION
A fashion collection designed by Monika Codrington and modelled by women who have survived breast cancer, this film tells a small part of their story in an informal but moving documentary.
“It was definitely a success for me. Christopher worked with me every step of the way to ensure that ‘Women Of Impact: Defying The Odds’ stood out, was unique and had the right quality. Christopher is the best producer I have worked with to date. I would definitely recommend YSP Media!”
“The team developed a behind the scenes ‘making of’ film for the Shine a Light project here at QUAD. The film followed the transformation of a local LGBT and Human Rights group, whose passion was the treatment of the LGBT community within care homes. They both demonstrated a respect and delicate portrayal the group, while also producing a well-crafted documentary film representing the reasoning behind the Shine a Light Project: to make visible the passions and interests of those over 60. Their professionalism, approach and skill resulted in an extremely moving and honest film, which accurately represented the project, as well as the group themselves.”
“From start to finish it has been a pleasure working with director Christopher Bevan and he produced a film for Junction Arts that perfectly met our brief. Chris always found the time to discuss the commission with the staff team and his skills and experience helped to shape the finished product. He thoroughly researched the organisation to gain an understanding of our history and our ethos and gave over and above in terms of enthusiasm and professionalism. Chris was required to carry out a series of face to face interviews and his excellent communication skills proved to be invaluable in getting the best from people. We are proud to share the JA40 film.”