Sylvia Lancaster OBE
The Sophie Lancaster Foundation
Sylvia’s enthusiasm and support have been very motivating throughout my project. I have previously blogged about her belief in the effective use of films to raise empathy levels amongst people and I was keen to receive her feedback on the final film. Being so tragically affected by the discrimination I was addressing, her views were particularly important to me, and in particular wanted assurance that I had dealt with such a distressing subject appropriately.
“The film is a mature, unique reflection of the issues around isolation that leads to people becoming ostracised .. at the foundation we haven't often used that description as we work with younger people in education so I feel this film gives a new dimension and will speak to many, particularly creative people who are often the victims of what you are portraying.
The removal of 'She's' clothes but especially the eyelashes was quite disturbing and thought provoking. A truly artistic interpretation of the dismantling of someone's self expression.
Thank you for your professional approach to this work and sensitivity in dealing with a highly emotional, real life case, the hate motivated murder of Sophie.”
I was both relieved and excited by this response. To have the foundation’s endorsement of my work was so rewarding, as my collaboration with the charity had become particularly important to me on both a professional and personal level; I could not help but be emotionally affected by the distressing story of Sophie’s murder and her mother’s strong response in her tireless work as a legacy to her daughter. I was particularly pleased that they thought this was a unique approach to the problems of discrimination which would ‘speak to many’ and that they felt I had worked with sensitivity, something I had been very aware of when considering ideas. This collaboration has definitely been a highlight of my FMP and really motivated me to push myself to achieve an outcome worthy of association with the charity.
The Sophie Lancaster Foundation
Sylvia’s enthusiasm and support have been very motivating throughout my project. I have previously blogged about her belief in the effective use of films to raise empathy levels amongst people and I was keen to receive her feedback on the final film. Being so tragically affected by the discrimination I was addressing, her views were particularly important to me, and in particular wanted assurance that I had dealt with such a distressing subject appropriately.
“The film is a mature, unique reflection of the issues around isolation that leads to people becoming ostracised .. at the foundation we haven't often used that description as we work with younger people in education so I feel this film gives a new dimension and will speak to many, particularly creative people who are often the victims of what you are portraying.
The removal of 'She's' clothes but especially the eyelashes was quite disturbing and thought provoking. A truly artistic interpretation of the dismantling of someone's self expression.
Thank you for your professional approach to this work and sensitivity in dealing with a highly emotional, real life case, the hate motivated murder of Sophie.”
I was both relieved and excited by this response. To have the foundation’s endorsement of my work was so rewarding, as my collaboration with the charity had become particularly important to me on both a professional and personal level; I could not help but be emotionally affected by the distressing story of Sophie’s murder and her mother’s strong response in her tireless work as a legacy to her daughter. I was particularly pleased that they thought this was a unique approach to the problems of discrimination which would ‘speak to many’ and that they felt I had worked with sensitivity, something I had been very aware of when considering ideas. This collaboration has definitely been a highlight of my FMP and really motivated me to push myself to achieve an outcome worthy of association with the charity.
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