British Realism films of the late 50's early 60's, Ken Loach, Mike Leigh, Kevin Smith (Clerks), Jane Campion, John Grierson, Paul Watson and many more, may add more at a later date.
Directors
Jane Campion, Stephen Poliakoff, Jim Jarmusch, David Cronenberg,Pedro Almodovar, Pier Paolo Pasolini (The Gospel According to St.Matthew)
Awards
In early 1990 Sharon’s graduation film from Newport Film School ..Morning After The Night Before.. received a cash prize award from the Welsh Film Council.For her documentary ..The Journey.., received the 1992 David Altshul Award for Innovation and Creative Excellence in Film Making, the Critic’s Award 1992 at the 8th Edinburgh Fringe Film and Video Festival and a Certificate of Merit in honour and recognition of the production’s superior quality at the 28th Chicago Film Festival by the Chicago Film Jury. Project awards received through productions made with and for people with a learning disability: for Behind The Scenes (Soap Box) received The 2005 South East Regional Arts Award and the 2006 Flash Forward Award for Best Drama and 2008 Flash Forward Award for best film under 10 minutes. The production ..So What Is A Trust Board?.. received the 2006 Special Jury Award for Innovation from CIPFA.
Festivals
Sharon's work has been shown at the following festivals:Portobello Film Festival, Leeds Music Festival, Sun-dazed Film Festival Reading, Reel Women Oxford International Women..s Day,Boscombe Arts Festival, Homelands Festival, Winchester, Cannes Film Festival, UK Films - Edinburgh,New British Expo, The Videotheque Edinburgh, North by Northwest Independent Film & Video Festival - Liverpool, Geneva video festival, Edinburgh Fringe Film and Video Festival,Chicago Film Festival,Houston International Film and Video Festival, Texas,The British Short Film Festival, Barbican Centre, London, BP EXPO Festival, Riverside Studios, London
Professional Affiliations
’Thank You Skinhead Girl’ is an independent documentary supported by OFVM - Film Oxford Production Award and Screen South Community Projects Award. The film explores the filmmakers own experience of being in care and becoming a skinhead during 1979 - 83. It takes a look at the Oxfordshire Skinhead scene from 1969 - 1989. The film is a personal reflection and from a female perspective. Recently Nomination For An Award At The Portobello Film Festival 2009. The film is currently screening at festivals. Featuring music from the Symarip, Oxford Ska band The Inflatables and The Oppressed.
Sharon's Interests
General
A passion for creative writing from short stories and fictional narratives to drama scripts for productions. Particularly interested in the Suffragette movement and the period covering that era. Attracted to Science Fiction and Horror genres. Being a film devotee appreciates and enjoy films from all over the world.
I am a strong believer in the British Film Industry and encourage and support British Film, talent and creativity.
Music
I like some current bands but not much - Symarip, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and The Maytals and most things on the Trojan label. Ska and Reggae old and New (local ska band The Inflatables) all the Two Tone of my youth, Welsh Oi! band The Oppressed and a little bit of classical.
Movies
4 PLAY
Dir: Sharon Woodward Prod: Richard Duriez
While fighting the pain of a failed love affair with romeo rock singer Craig, Sally meets up with and falls for Mike, a probation officer. When, one evening Mike is detained by a riot at the Phoenix Cinema along comes Dean who needs to share his troubled love life with Sally. As Dean bares his soul during a drinking binge not only emotions are uncovered.
What Are Little Boys Made Of?
Dir: Sharon Woodward Prod: Sharon Woodward & Seun Okewole
A study of male social and sexual relationships,the stories are told by three men who have all loved and lost. Raising issues of attitudes to women, the influence of parents, sexual awakenings, violence, pornography, gay experiences. They look at future relationships as they reflect on the past.
"What are little boys made of? is a brave ambitious film."
Mark Price WORKING WITH MEN, NEWSLETTER
Television
I do enjoy Science Fiction and Horror Fantasy for escapism. Have been known to watch all the following:Dr Who, Torchwood, Buffy, Angel
battlestar galactica, The X-Files, Star Trek all of them yes even DS9 and currently re-watching Red Dwarf.
Books
Girl With A One-Track Mind - Abby Lee, SKINS - Gavin Watson, Animal Farm - George Orwell, Historian - Elizabeth Kostova, Most of the 'Vampire Chronicles-Anne Rice, Growing Rich - Fay Weldon, Consider Her Ways and Others - John Wyndham, Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger, The Uses Of Enchantment - Bruno Bettelheim and most recently The Book Thief - Markus Zusak.
Heroes
Women who died so that I could vote, those who have and do continue to fight fascism and those volunteers I work with who in spite of their challenges they continue to give to the Community. I learn much from them and they continue to make me a better person than I am.
I’m a freelance filmmaker and Media tutor with an interest in documentary and experimental productions. I’m also level 2 British Sign Language user and am interested in making information accessible through audio-visual means.
About me:
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE OR USE MY PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT ASKING ME FIRST. THANK YOU.
Photographs are copyright of:
(c) Sharon Woodward
(c) Bridget Faller and
(c) Mischief Pictures
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Sharon Woodward is an independent Freelance film/video maker, she trained at Newport Film School, The National Film and Television School and in the cutting rooms of BBC Wales and Tyne Tees Television.
She has specialized in running media projects with young people with physical and learning disabilities and is British Sign Language Level 2. Her workshops have produced a number of award winning projects.
As well as having over ten years of teaching experience on variety of media, film making and drama performance courses. She has continued to make independent productions, and has done so for Charities, Education and Local Government. In 1996 Sharon formed Mischief Pictures with Producer Richard Duriez to make lo/no budget productions on digital video.
Her films have been screened at cinemas and at UK & International film festivals including Cannes and Edinburgh. Sharon continues to work on her own productions as well as productions for other organizations and individuals. Those wishing to discuss possible projects for their organization
can contact her via myspace or http://www.mischiefpictures.co.uk
Who I'd like to meet: Tony Benn and also myself at age 10, 16 and 23 just to let me know I was going to be OK.
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VIDEO NEWS BLOG ON YOUTUBE MORE TO FOLLOW 2010
(Part 1 Roddy Moreno Interviews)
Sharon Woodward speaks to Cardiff born singer of the Welsh Skinhead Oi! band The Oppressed Roddy Moreno. For those unfamiliar with the Skinhead scene, Moreno was well known for his stand against the far-right and later for introducing SHARP ( Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice) into the UK .
In this first section of the interview Moreno is on familiar territory as he speak of the early days with The Oppressed and his experience of dealing with the common misconception of the skinhead stereotype.
(Part 2 of 1)
In the second part of Moreno's interview we are treated to his opinions on 70's and 80's British Comedy like Love Thy Neighbour and his views on Women's Rights (watch him flinch!).
In the the following series Moreno speaks in a way not usually heard.
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