MESSY
2002, 16 mins

This short film was made as part of Hi8us’ Bow By Blow project - an innovative SRB (Single Regeneration Budget) scheme designed to engage and train young people in both performance and in digital media production skills in the Bow, Poplar and Limehouse areas of East London.'

Jason is always playing music in his head. He’s the inspiration for the garage track that could bust the FlopDem Crew. At the same time his girlfriend, Maria, wants more of his time, and more of his attention. It’s pressure all round - pressure that comes to a head when the crew go to the record label party in London Docklands.

Is Jason prepared to risk his girlfriend and his crew for his music?

Devised with, and performed by, young people from the Linc Community Centre in Bow, East London. 

Messy was co-produced by Hi8us South/Primal Pictures.

Contact: Andy Porter 020 7538 8079

Funder: Leaside Regeneration Ltd

Partners: Primal Pictures, Poplar HARCA, Linc Community Centre, London