Life and Deaf
Early in 2012 we completed a compelling and atmospheric short film featuring deaf young people from Greenwich, South London. Life & Deaf which takes poetry written by deaf children and young people from around UK to form a powerful narrative, premiered at the South Bank Centre on 29th March this year.
Adapted for screen and directed by Eelyn Lee, the film was shot over 3 days on locations in Greenwich by cinematographer Domink Rippl on a RED camera. The film features an excellent soundscape by our regular editor, Francis MG and a short animated scene by animator Joana Teixdor.
Jane Thomas from the Life and Deaf Association who commissioned the film says,
'...the 8 minute short film is stunning. Eelyn Lee Productions added animation and a perfect soundscape to the outstanding visuals. We are very excited to launch the film in 2012...'
In October 2012 Life and Deaf won the 'RITTER SPORT Film Prize' at the 6th Zebra Poetry Film Festival in Berlin. It was one of the three main prizes of the festival.
Life and Deaf has also been featured on the BBC's flagship programme, See Hear. The film will launch online early 2013
Screenplay / Producer / Director - Eelyn Lee
Cinematographer - Dominik Rippl
Sound Recordist - Jonathan Ridge
Production Assistant - Richard Hale
Animation - Joana Teixidor
Editor / Composer - Francis MG