David Ellington
@davidellington.bsky.social
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Deaf/BSL user, artist & film maker 🌈 working in the umbrella of creative arts.
Interesting discussion with @hardiewrites
#DCAC
@Wshed.bsky.social
, after watching
#DieMyLove
, this film gave us a food of thought with some totally unexpected, terrified and shocking moments, (it even made us jump!). Really emotional and empathetic themes centred on female’s representation!
1 day ago
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Another good
#DCAC
@Wshed.bsky.social
follows up the Hollywood melodrama film, All That Heaven Allows. With insightful introductory facts by Andrew Kelly, gives us more deeper understanding of Douglas Sirk as a director, with shooting styles in invisible political themes!
about 1 month ago
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First ever
#DCAC
at Everyman, Bath, after watching
@marleematlin.bsky.social
’s powerful & moving ‘Not Alone Anymore’. Her journey experience as the first deaf Oscar winner highlights how audism persists since Milan 1880. This is one of the key issues where the deaf community have felt!
about 1 month ago
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Lovely sharing opinions with Gavin Sunderland in
#DCAC
following
#AHouseofDynamite
,
@Wshed.bsky.social
. Thrilling, unexpected journey before the time running out, 3 different chaotic scenarios took place, with more close-up shots of brass choosing their decisions and fate! Success or failure?!
about 1 month ago
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Great turnouts
#DCAC
@Wshed.bsky.social
after watching ‘Deaf’
#Sorda
with @hardiewrites. Interesting themes - relationship, family across generation, social norms and most importantly the role of language reflecting the reality of deaf lives within a ‘perfect’ world. Beautifully executed shootings!
2 months ago
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Lovely night
#DCAC
after watching
#MyBeautifulLaundrette
marking 40th anniversary
@Wshed.bsky.social
with controversial themes in British values in the 80s era and fantastic camera work. With
@hardiewrites.bsky.social
explaining valid points after listening the veteran film director’s remarks!!
4 months ago
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Another interesting discussion throughout the evening
#DCAC
@Wshed.bsky.social
, after watching
#HotMilk
. The film threw us at the bay to think about the theme/contents - independent, trauma, hardworking care but decent & envy relationship. Thanks to Sarah MacGregor for sharing details with us!
5 months ago
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reposted by
David Ellington
Cinema Rediscovered
6 months ago
📣 Calling film exhibitors - Booking for Cinema Rediscovered on Tour is open! Following its 9th edition, in Bristol, UNESCO City of Film, Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 23 July - Sun 27 July) launches a UK & Ireland tour of highlights celebrating the return of the big screen experience from August 2025.
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Really enjoyable watching
#TheSaltPath
#DCAC
@Wshed.bsky.social
, really moving and decisive journey by the homeless couple with stunning aerial shots on the nature coastal paths. With useful input from Clare Reddington giving us some insight on the reasons for making that amazing film!
6 months ago
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reposted by
David Ellington
Cinema Rediscovered
6 months ago
It's Friday, and We're in Love with our new postcards 😍 They're in
@wshed.bsky.social
box office for you to pick up - share your selfie with us 📸
#fridayfeeling
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Enjoyable discussion after watching
#parthenope
@wshed.bsky.social
revealing woman power over sexual attraction, losing a loved one & terrifying but smile journey in a beauty blue sea front in its colourful setting!
@hardiewrites.bsky.social
giving an aspect of dir.Paolo Sorrentino. Mixed reactions
7 months ago
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Another good night
#DCAC
@wshed.bsky.social
. A plenty food of thought on
#FourMothers
. Edward & Alma’s heartfelt relationship and emotional/moving journey to the end! A lovely personal contribution
@berniehodges.bsky.social
, he admitted that he wasn’t sure about the film but found it entertaining!
8 months ago
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Enjoyable watching the hard core, raw, crime drama, giving more authentic storyline! William and luke Snellin (director) did a great job with amazing cast and crew making this happening! High recommended to watch!!
add a skeleton here at some point
8 months ago
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reposted by
David Ellington
Fun Palaces
8 months ago
To mark
#SignLanguageWeek
, check out this video by director
@davidellington.bsky.social
that Fun Palaces commissioned a few years ago: A-Z Alphabet in the Street.
vimeo.com/453608349
#SLW2025
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A-Z Alphabet in the Street - David Ellington
David Ellington, 1000 Tiny Fun Palaces British Sign Language (BSL) Learn alphabet A-Z with sign objects
https://vimeo.com/453608349?share=copy
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Another good night after the screening of
#Mickey17
#DCAC
@wshed.bsky.social
Mixed reactions during the discussion but this film and views from @TimonSingh gave us a food of though over social power, human engagement, Bong Joon-Ho’s directing style and behind the production’s story!
9 months ago
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What an evening at Cruzon, Hoxton, London! Enjoyable catch up with new and old faces and watched the premiere screening of Where The Light Get In - tv new moving drama & Chris Baker - comedy drama too!
9 months ago
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Another lovely, strong discussion over l’m Still Here with political views, fighting for justice, family value with photo, film settings and shooting styles in our
#DCAC
@wshed.bsky.social
With thanks to
@ldam.bsky.social
for his amazing input. In the end, we smiled!
9 months ago
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Facing uncertain future, at least we know or expect what lies ahead! #2025
10 months ago
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What a night
@wshed.bsky.social
it marked our 9 years anniversary event - Deaf Convos About Cinema
#DCAC
. Mixed reactions after watching Nosferatu, so interesting comparing the original and modern films with arts setting, costumes with little visual effects. Thanks to Nathan Hardies for his input!
11 months ago
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reposted by
David Ellington
Watershed
11 months ago
Come watch and discuss Nosferatu with us Mon 13 Jan, which will be introduced by Bristolian film critic
@hardiewrites.bsky.social
.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/1306...
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Deaf Conversations About Cinema: Nosferatu
Join us at the 18:00 DS screening of Nosferatu on Mon 13 Jan which will feature Descriptive Subtitles and an introduction from Nathan Hardie, fellow audience member and Bristolian Film Critic. After t...
https://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/13066/deaf-conversations-about-cinema-nosferatu
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