Calling all film-makers

Budding film-makers from Shropshire and the Marches are being invited to create short films for a new creative website.

Oswestry musician, Neil Phillips, is sourcing short videos and films to interpret songs from his latest musical project, 'Supermarket'.

Chosen work will feature on the project website which includes artwork, lyrics and excerpts from the 12 tracks on Neil's new concept album exploring supermarket culture. Selected films will also be used as the backdrop to live performances of 'Supermarket.'

"I am sure that themes such as apples, milk, bread and alcohol will inspire some strong and interesting images for the Supermarket film suite," said Neil who is collating works in association with Oswestry-based alternative cinema and film-makers, Kinokulture.

As well as examining the impact of the big supermarkets, this latest venture from the satirical musician aims to showcase local talent.

He said: "The project has its roots in Oswestry's own experience of supermarket development and flies the flag for the produce, skills and ingenuity of local economies as much as being a protest album. Oswestry artists, writers and traders have already been involved in the creation of the CD itself. The website offers further opportunities for visual artists to contribute their take on supermarket power and get some web exposure for their talents."

Kinokulture will be creating an initial set of short films to accompany the next 'Supermarket' performance taking place at the Ex-Servicemens' Club in Oswestry on November 25.

Neil said: "Anyone interested in working on a video should drop in. They can listen to the tracks in a live performance situation with Kinokulture's projection to kick-start ideas."

To find out more, including the option to listen to the full tracks, send an email to np@eclectic-music.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Neil on 07751 160576 or Ruth Carter at Kinokulture on 0845 2500517.