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Teeth – The Musical

An animated musical about oral hygiene made with learning disabled students and produced for NHS Somerset.

Won the ‘Best Education Award’ at the Picture This Film Festival in Canada.

A biggerhouse film production for JUMPcuts in association with Somerset Film 2009.

In My Book – the making of

An in depth look at how we worked with a group of actors with learning disabilities, to devise, write and shoot a ten minute drama.

In My Book is a Film Academy Production for JUMPcuts – a creative film making project for people with learning disabilities.

Funded by: Somerset County Council, Network For Social Change, Lankelly Chase Foundation, SW Screen.

Innovations In Dementia

These films are not just about dementia.

They are about people living their lives positively, with vitality and creativity. They are about people who are still learning, and still growing. They show that dementia is life-changing, but not life-ending.

A biggerhouse film for Innovations In Dementia

In My Book

a Film Academy Production for JUMPcuts – a creative film making project for people with learning disabilities.

Mark sits on the outside. He sees everything but never takes part . . .

Funded by: Somerset County Council. The Network For Social Change. Lankelly Chase Foundation & South West Screen

David’s Diary

A believer in helping; a learning disability person of standing. His last project was for better information about cancer. He raised money to make this film but never saw it finished. Despite his disabilities, don’t underestimate David’s understanding of the choices he had left.

Funded by Glastonbury Mencap + Somerset NHS Partnership Foundation Trust

Moving On

5 real life stories about relationships and sexuality from people with a learning disability.

Michael wants a girlfriend but is stuck in the grey zone… Phil and Ali are moving in together… Jo has never talked about it, since it happened… Anton says it’s just a label… Dan thinks they’re ready but Sue is not so sure…

For Somerset NHS Partnership Foundation Trust