Neighbourhood Watch

Wednesday 21 February 2024

7pm – 10pm

The NewBridge Project Cinema Space (off the Gallery)

Tickets are free for members, £3 for non-members

Taking place in The NewBridge Project screening room (next to the gallery), Neighbourhood Watch is an opportunity to show digital moving-image works of all kinds, whether that be computer animation, documentary, abstract video or anything in between. All types of video art are welcome, from lo-res clips filmed on your phone to more ‘produced’ hi-res works. Similarly, it’s a space open to all artists, whether they work exclusively in video or not, and anyone interested in viewing contemporary moving-image works.

Anyone is welcome to share work of up to 10 minutes or come, view and offer feedback. Participants can show clips, excerpts, sketches, half-finished things or fully realised pieces — with an opportunity to briefly say what kind of feedback they’re hoping to get. After showing each work, there will be a moment for others to respond and offer their thoughts. It’s also fine to show something and not talk about it too. This will be a space for all kinds of feedback, allowing for both casual discussion and critical engagement – whatever you want to get out of it.

There will be a digital projector, computer and speakers set up. If you have any questions or want to share your film in advance, please email Lib Hodes on: libertyhodes@gmail.com You can also bring a USB on the day or use a pre-existing link.

Video art struggles within online attention economies — Youtube, Vimeo, TikTok, etc. Often, the patience and suspension of judgement that most video art needs cannot be provided by these massive platforms (video art doesn’t make for good clickbait!). This event provides the opportunity to focus on video art and moving image in the sea of content.

Neighbourhood Watch has been set up by NewBridge members Aaron Dawson-Riley and Liberty Hodes.

Poster by Liberty Hodes.

This event is part of Practice makes Practice, an artist development programme run by artists for artists and the wider arts community.