HANGING ON

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Set in Oulton, Leeds an old coal-mining community of over 60 houses still stand. Originally made as temporary council housing but sold onto private investors, they now sit with the threat of demolition, displacing a large number of residents, some who have lived there for all of their lives. Featuring a combination of audio interviews and artistic visuals we discover the stories of a close community of residents, their sentimental memories and the stress and uncertainty of an ongoing campaign to save their homes.

This documentary reminds us about the struggles of people slipping through the cracks of society and explores what it means to have a home.

DIRECTOR - ALFIE BARKER // PRODUCER - HOLLIE BRYAN

DOP - BEN BROWN // SOUND DESIGN - ROB WINGFIELD // SCORE - BENJAMIN SQUIRES

STUNT COORDINATOR - JUSTIN PEARSON // VFX EDITOR - OWAIN STREET

CAST

RESIDENTS OF OULTON, LEEDS

OFFICIAL SELECTION

2021

BIFA - Longlist Best British Short

SHEFFIELD DOC FEST - World Premiere

TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - International Premiere

ENCOUNTERS FILM FESTIVAL - Winner Best of British Live Action // Winner UK Audience Award