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Doncaster Chamber Member Film Maker Wayne Becomes BAFTA Connect Member
Award-winning South Yorkshire documentary filmmaker and multi-media specialist Wayne Sables has had his work recognised by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Doncaster-based Wayne has been invited to join BAFTA as a Connect member in recognition of his contribution to the industry to date and in recognition of a promising career ahead. Now in its second year, Connect membership is designed to support members in developing their careers. It forms a vital part of BAFTA's mission to support
Cusworth Hall Shares the Voice of Doncaster With Film Premiere
The imposing facade of South Yorkshire stately home will provide a dramatic backdrop to a new film project that gives the people of Doncaster the chance to share their love for their home city. Award-winning documentary filmmaker and multi-media specialist Wayne Sables has received grant aid from Doncaster Council in conjunction with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to create the new piece of work, Stories of Doncaster. He has captured the authentic sounds and experiences of the real people of South
Major New Interactive Light and Sound Installation Glass House To Launch at Cast in Doncaster Anniversary Celebrations
The Glass House — a major new interactive light & sound installation from award-winning multi media specialist and filmmaker Wayne Sables — will debut as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for Cast. The £60,000 project has been funded by Arts Council England, Cast in Doncaster, Flux Rotherham and both Wakefield and Barnsley Council. The fully interactive solar-powered installation was inspired by Wayne’s research into celebrated American inventor and systems theorist Richard Buckminster Fuller,
New Film Project Will Capture ''Authentic Sounds and Experiences'' of Doncaster
The people of Doncaster will have the chance to tell the stories of their city as they star in a new project from a local award-winning documentarian. Doncaster-born Wayne Sables has received grant aid from the Council — in conjunction with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund — to create a new piece of work, entitled Stories of Doncaster. The film aims is to capture “the authentic sounds and experiences” of the real people of South Yokshire’s newest city. It will be part of a major projection mapping project
New Course Reveals the Secrets of Successful Making on a Budget
Award-winning Yorkshire filmmaker and multi-media specialist, Wayne Sables, is sharing the secrets of creating successful high quality video. Following the success of his online course for creatives, freelancers and small businesses wanting to add digital technology into their work, Wayne’s latest course is aimed at everybody from beginners to professionals. Wayne uses DaVinci Resolve — the colour correction and non-linear video editing application for macOS, Windows, and Linux — and his new series of
Wayne’s New Documentary To Receive Wakefield Music Festival Premiere
A new documentary, celebrating the story of Wakefield’s thriving music scene, will have its premiere at the town’s Long Division Festival this summer. Award-winning Doncaster filmmaker and multi-media specialist Wayne Sables was commissioned by Upper Westgate Heritage Action Zone — the four year partnership between Historic England and Wakefield Council —to create Hidden Stories from Westgate Voices, the documentary about the way in which music became central to Wakefield Westgate’s successful
Projection Mapping the Rite of Spring
A radical new version of one of the 20th century’s most controversial and acclaimed dance classics will soon be reaching a wider audience, thanks to a collaboration between choreographer Seeta Patel and filmmaker Wayne Sables. This reinterpretation of Stravinsky’s revolutionary 1913 Rite of Spring takes the South Indian classical dance form of Bharatanatyam — with it's intricate footwork, dynamic movements and expressive prowess — creating a new vision of the piece that originally caused a first night
Wayne Brings Projection Mapping to Seeta Patel’s Rite of Spring
A radical new version of one of the 20th century’s most controversial and acclaimed dance classics will soon reach a wider audience, as part of a new collaboration between choreographer Seeta Patel and filmmaker Wayne Sables. Taking the form of Bharatanatyam (the oldest classical dance tradition in India), this bold reinterpretation of Stravinsky’s revolutionary 1913 Rite of Spring features intricate rhythmic footwork, geometric and dynamic movements and expressive prowess. The aim is to create a totally
A New Feature Documentary by Doncaster’s Wayne Sables
Yorkshire filmmaker and multimedia specialist Wayne Sables is capturing the story of Wakefield’s music scene on camera. Wayne has been commissioned by Upper Westgate Heritage Action Zone - the four year partnership between Historic England and Wakefield Council - to create a 30-minute documentary about the way in which music has become central to Westgate’s successful regeneration. The finished film will be screened at Wakefield Live, the free, multi-venue festival across Wakefield City Centre on
Wayne Brings Digital Skills to Commonwealth Games Arts Project
South Yorkshire filmmaker and multi-media specialist Wayne Sables is working on an exciting new project, celebrating cultural diversity, as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Coming to Birmingham on July 28, the 22nd iteration of this sporting event will last until August 8. A major element of the celebrations will be a new mass participation piece created by Ace Dance and Music, featuring 15,000 people. The work, based around the concept of carnival and inspired by the 11 Caribbean countries taking