Skipton Now: Cinema Showcase
Join us for a celebration of our rich cultural heritage through the lens of local young filmmakers!
Billy White (billy.media)
Settled (9 mins)
A tranquil film exploring the serenity, power, and natural beauty found in the Yorkshire Dales through the eyes of a photography enthusiast. His narration serves as a personal connection and gentle guide to the expansive world on our doorstep.
Clementine Bogg-Hargroves (Get Giddier)
Premiere: Snoop with Sneesh (25 mins)
In the wake of her escapades in Settle, the effortlessly charming Sneesh’s brand new “documentary” sees her getting stuck into what Skipton has to offer! Tonight’s premiere is introduced by Sneesh herself, Clementine Bogg-Hargroves.
Juliet Klottrup
Soundtrack to Skipton (5 mins)
Using an open source library of 60 sound clips of Skipton created by the local community, musician Rose Wheeler produced a musical piece exploring the town’s sound, paired with this series of filmic vignettes.
Golden Ratio (5 mins)
Shot in her signature style, this music video for Hayden Thorpe’s song “Golden Ratio” is quite literally a love letter to our rural landscapes.
Ruth Garrett
The Plug Drawing Riots of 1842 (5 mins)
What happens when a bunch of hungry, angry Lancastrians invade a small Yorkshire town? Chaos! With a bit of extortion thrown in for good measure… A short documentary telling the true story of when striking mill workers from Colne came to Skipton.
Sarah Smout
At Sea (5 mins)
“Tethered, and floating.” Shining a light on the healing that can come from being at sea, this video retells the journey that inspired cellist Sarah Smout’s original song.
The Knotted Project
This is our Skipton (3 mins)
Young people as part of SELFA made this film to express what Skipton and the spaces within the town mean to them. Created in a day and filmed by the young people.
Yorkshire Film Archive
Nature Matters (17 mins)
A brand new short film compiling archive footage to explore the changing relationships between human and nature in our regions. Part of the National Lottery Heritage Funded project ‘Nature Matters’. Get involved at: yfanefa.com/nature_matters
Duration:
90 minutes
Skipton Now
Join us on Saturday, 30 March, at Skipton Town Hall for the grand finale of Skipton’s Heritage Action Zone!
The day will be packed with interactive displays, free workshops, live music performances, and film screenings as we celebrate the substantial investment that has been made over the last four years into the town’s rich heritage and cultural activities. You are welcome to join us for all or part of the day.
Cultural Celebration 1pm – 4pm | FREE Drop-in event – no booking required
Budding artists or simply craft enthusiasts can join Community in Colour and Ailsa Lewer in the Education Room. Paint murals with Fresh Perspective and create sculptures based on artefacts in the Craven Museum.
In the main hall, visitors can experience the amazing projects that have been delivered across our town since 2020 as well as discover more about the history of Skipton and how it is being preserved for future generations. Enjoy a diverse mix of stalls, including exhibitions and installations by local artists, the promotion of new heritage trails, craft activities, and test out your fitness levels with Yorkshire Film Archive’s people-powered cinema.
Cinema Showcase 6.30 – 8pm | £3*
Enjoy screenings of short films from local young filmmakers, such as the second instalment of comedy documentary series “Snoop with Sneesh”, Ruth Kittiwake’s short history about Skipton’s Plug Riots, and Billy White’s tranquil exploration of the North Yorkshire countryside.
Craven Music Match 8.30pm | £5*
The day ends on a lively note with Craven Music Match performances! Join rapper Tommy Zen, folk musicians Kathryn Rose Longbottom and Anna Howells, and indie singer-songwriter Jake Carty as they raise the roof for one last HAZ hurrah!
*Combined ticket for Cinema Showcase & Craven Music Match – £6
Skipton Now Events
◼ Projects & Partnerships
Skipton High Street Heritage Action Zone
Funded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and administered by Historic England, Skipton’s High Street Heritage Action Zone seeks to find new uses for empty historic buildings in and around the High Street. It aims to attract younger people to the town centre through the creation of public spaces for cultural activities, and the development of youth markets and festivals.
