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Jan 11
12 min

Neurodiversity In Sound & Screen: Interview With 'The Reason I Jump' Director Jerry Rothwell

We caught up with director Jerry Rothwell to discuss 'The Reason I Jump', authorship, and the challenges of representing neurodiversity.

Dec 16, 2020
4 min

Black Visual Frequency: Interview with Nadeem Din-Gabisi

We talked to Nadeem din-Gabisi about his short film MASS, the film’s prescient themes, the current climate and his future projects.

Oct 28, 2020
3 min

'A F*ggot's Guide to Etymology': Interview with Mikey May

by Matthew Magill "I used the word liberally in order to scare away straight people" Mikey May is an accomplished slam poet who has now r...

Oct 20, 2020
5 min

Cardboard Citizens: Interview with the Director of Sleeping Rough

Owain Astles is the writer and director of 'Sleeping Rough', a community-based docudrama about street homelessness in Britain.

Sep 14, 2020
8 min

BLM, BBC, NHS: In Conversation with Piers Harrison Reid

Poet, performer and A&E nurse Piers Harrison-Reid shares a poem and we interview him about racism, playing roles as a poet, and disagreeing.

May 22, 2020
1 min

The Blinding Absence of Hope: Omair Bhat

by Niall Walker Omair Bhat is a poet from the Lolab Valley in India-occupied Kashmir. He describes his home as a 'military garrison', 'a ...

May 15, 2020
3 min

Quarantine Art: The Creative Post Zine

A team of volunteers based in Brighton has formed to supply a DIY activity pack for people currently isolated in temporary accommodation.

May 11, 2020
5 min

Considering Wretchedness: Covid Conversations with Nichola Smalley

As COVID-19 devastates the publishing industry, we caught up with translator Nichola Smalley to discuss her latest work.

Apr 29, 2020
6 min

Games As Activism: Refugees' Stories In 'Bury Me, My Love'

We interviewed Florent Maurin about the game 'Bury Me, My Love' and the ethics of telling refugees' stories through games.

Apr 7, 2020
5 min

Weeds That Blossom: Introducing Hippodrome Young Poets

Hippodrome Young Poets (HYP) is a Birmingham-based writing programme established “to support young poets in developing their writing style@.

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