Crosslab is working with a second writers' group in Oldham to create a series of digital stories, or mini-movies based on photographs and experiences within the group. Stories include walking the Cleveland Way, childhood memories of Whit Sunday and a huge snowfall one winter fifty years ago.
An invisible film (or audio trail) that walks us through a familiar part of Manchester made strange with voices, sounds and music in our heads, created by some of the city's most celebrated artists. It's a climate change thriller: teenagers in conflict with the people who've robbed them of their future - their parents. Writers Lavinia Murray and Lemn Sissay, theme song from Guy Garvey of Elbow and co-production with Phil Korbel of Radio Regen. Launch event September 2010
Calling: all natural born storytellers… Do you make up great stories for your kids? Has everyone been urging you to write them down? Log on to talesitell.com and get started!
Write and post up your best stories
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project in development
iPhone app trail along designated routes where embedded stories pop up inviting the user to stop and listen. People can add their own stories and pictures too.