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Diversity conference calls for better understanding of minority groups in the county

Diversity and acceptance in rural communities was the topic of the day when more than 90 delegates from the voluntary, private and public sectors met to discuss how Herefordshire can become a more inclusive county.The conference, organised by The Rural Media Company as part of the Same But Different film project,…See More
Mar 20
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Film challenging rural prejudice to appear at SHOUT Festival

The Rural Media Company’s film tackling the subject of homophobia in the countryside has been selected by the SHOUT Festival to be screened at Birmingham’s Festival of Queer Culture on Saturday 5th November.Bleeding Poof is a dark, edgy short drama set in a not-so-idyllic community where filthy looks and cruel jibes have some very shocking results.  The drama brought together isolated young gay men and women in Herefordshire to actively challenge homophobic prejudice and bullying as part of the…See More
Oct 17, 2011
Rural Media Company posted a blog post

Young people's films receive national recognition

We're celebrating in the office at the moment as yet another one of our films is to be screened outside of Herefordshire, this time at the Kids For Kids Film Festival in Consett, County Durham.The film, Count Yourself Lucky, was developed entirely by 13-19 year olds from Shoot Out’s Hereford Hub, Rural Media’s project which gives young people the practical skills to make their own films. The young participants were responsible for creating the story, converting this into a screenplay, casting,…See More
Sep 29, 2011
Rural Media Company posted a blog post

Rural Diversity Film Exhibition Takes to the Road

Same But Different (SBD) is a two-year project developed and delivered by The Rural Media Company ( www.ruralmedia.co.uk ), in partnership with Herefordshire Council Diversity Team, and funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).  During the first year 18 short ‘trigger’ films were made with local people who are tackling equality issues surrounding age, disability, race, faith, gender and sexual orientation.  The films were premiered at…See More
Sep 26, 2011
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Sep 26, 2011
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Sep 26, 2011
Rural Media Company liked Nick Wilding's blog post Exploring Community Resilience published - what do you think of it?
Sep 21, 2011
Kirsty Tait and Rural Media Company are now friends
Sep 21, 2011
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Sep 21, 2011
Kirsty Tait commented on Rural Media Company's blog post New website launched to celebrate young people’s filmmaking
"This is a fantastic piece of work - it would be great to see more young people in the UK being able to take part in something like this!"
Sep 21, 2011
Rural Media Company posted a blog post

New website launched to celebrate young people’s filmmaking

Budding young filmmakers in Herefordshire can now see their work online with the launch of a new website which celebrates and showcases their achievements.Shoot Out, a Rural Media Company project, offers young people aged between 13 - 19 the opportunity to receive media training and make films that support their communities. Through partnerships with local charities and groups, the project is specifically aimed at engaging more young people with the activities and aims of local…See More
Sep 20, 2011
Shakeel liked Rural Media Company's blog post Rural Media's latest project is coming soon to BBC Radio 4 and the Red Button
Aug 19, 2011
Nick Wilding liked Rural Media Company's blog post Rural Media's latest project is coming soon to BBC Radio 4 and the Red Button
Aug 19, 2011
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Aug 18, 2011
Rural Media Company posted a blog post

Rural Media's latest project is coming soon to BBC Radio 4 and the Red Button

Over the past 12 months The Rural Media Company, BBC Radio Drama, Arts Council England and the Herefordshire communities of Kington and Ewyas Harold have collaborated to create a remarkable new project entitled The Marches, which combines radio, film and the web with community participation. Working with over 150 people aged from 7 to 85, the project has created two original 45-minute radio dramas and two accompanying films that capture the sounds and images of rural life, together with the…See More
Aug 18, 2011
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Aug 18, 2011

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Welcome! FierySpirits is for activists and professionals who are building vibrant, resilient rural communities. Tell us a little about why you'd like to join?
The Rural Media Company empowers people in rural communities, particularly those most disadvantaged, to develop understanding, skills and a ‘voice’ through creative media. We are always looking for new opportunities and ways to share our work with a wider audience.
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Rural Media creates high quality film, photography, web and print resources, that reflect diverse rural communities and issues, and challenge stereotypes and prejudice.
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http://www.ruralmedia.co.uk/

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Diversity conference calls for better understanding of minority groups in the county

Posted on March 20, 2012 at 14:00 0 Comments

Diversity and acceptance in rural communities was the topic of the day when more than 90 delegates from the voluntary, private and public sectors met to discuss how Herefordshire can become a more inclusive county.

The conference, organised by The Rural Media Company as…

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Film challenging rural prejudice to appear at SHOUT Festival

Posted on October 17, 2011 at 14:30 0 Comments

The Rural Media Company’s film tackling the subject of homophobia in the countryside has been selected by the SHOUT Festival to be screened at Birmingham’s Festival of Queer Culture on Saturday 5th November.



Bleeding Poof is a…

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Young people's films receive national recognition

Posted on September 29, 2011 at 14:00 0 Comments

We're celebrating in the office at the moment as yet another one of our films is to be screened outside of Herefordshire, this time at the Kids For Kids Film Festival in Consett, County Durham.…

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Rural Diversity Film Exhibition Takes to the Road

Posted on September 26, 2011 at 11:54 0 Comments



Same But Different (SBD) is a two-year project developed and delivered by The Rural Media Company ( www.ruralmedia.co.uk ), in partnership with Herefordshire Council Diversity Team, and funded by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). 

 

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