Acting on Impulse

29/06/2025

Loving IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival, we’ve watched hours of excellent documentaries, animations and short films, such high quality.
Lauren and Gavin did a Q&A about The Making of Us this morning, and the film was screened this afternoon. The audience were very appreciative, some lovely comments made to us after. Wish all our actors could have come on stage and taken the traditional bow.

26/06/2025

On our way to the prestigious IN THE PALACE International Short Film Festival, Pernik, Bulgaria. So honoured that our documentary, The Making of Us, is being screened with the other Best Shorts, this Sunday, 29th June. We're in the category of 'Connection and Passion,' which describes what we're about perfectly. Can't wait to feast on the huge variety of films being shown. Thank you for choosing us, we'll be holding our actors in our hearts.

In The Palace

13/04/2025

We love this little film that formed part of our LIFE'S A LOTTERY. series. Ben and Vincent fantasize about spending their winnings on an extravagant party that will make Ben a celebrity. Only at the end is their real situation revealed. Just 2:14 mins long.

Watch the full series - www.actingonimpulse.net/lifesalotteryEveryone dreams about winning the lottery. For some the luck of the draw comes too late. Vincen...

13/04/2025

This week we'll be saying goodbye to one of our actors, Ben Morris, who passed away at St Anne's Hospice on 26th March.
Ben's love of acting began in junior school. He joined our company of actors in 2014, and featured in 6 of our films. He brought great energy, creativity and enthusiasm to our workshops and worked hard to create unforgettable characters. He was sensitive, thoughtful and kind and had a strong Christian faith. We salute him as an actor and as a beautiful human being. We'll miss you Ben.
If you'd like to watch Ben's films, you can see them on our YouTube Channel. The names of the films are given below.

26/01/2025

Huge congratulations to all our actors and film makers, especially Gavin Douglas Stewart and Lauren Pouchly! Tonight at the Soho LIFF we were awarded Best Social Impact Film. A lovely friendly intimate fest, screening brilliant films from all over the world. On our way home, still beaming.

24/01/2025

What a thrill to see our documentary being screened at Soho LIFF yesterday! It was among 5 other stunning films, such a high standard and such a passionate festival, loving it. Lauren and Gavin Douglas Stewart were surprised to be invited to join the panel at the end. Some heartfelt and appreciative feedback and a few tears were shed by audience members.
We’ll be back on Sunday for the Award Ceremony.
Arts & Homelessness International

17/01/2025

Part 3 of our news!
Next week, we'll be London bound, for the Soho LIFF, the Soho London International Film Festival, 'an annual shorts film festival that illuminates impactful stories and diverse narratives, turning up the volume on voices that need to be heard.'
What an honour to be nominated for Best Documentary AND Best Social Impact Film. We'll report from the screening on Thursday 23rd January, and the Award Ceremony on Sunday.
Super proud of our actors and of our filmmakers Lauren and Gavin Douglas Stewart.
Have a read of this brilliant article by Filmworkz Academy.
Extract: Filmed over several months, the documentary follows the participants as they navigate the charity’s final year, from workshops to a professional film premiere. Gavin and Lauren's dedication shines through as they balance the emotional weight of the charity's closure with the technical demands of filmmaking. With professional editing, sound, and visuals, the film not only celebrates the participants' achievements but also poses critical questions about the role of the arts in society. Can creativity be a necessity rather than a luxury, especially during times of hardship?

The Soho London Independent Film Festival (SohoLIFF) champions the daring and innovative spirit of independent cinema. Set in the heart of London’s creative hub, the festival shines a spotlight on emerging talent and groundbreaking storytelling across a rich variety of genres. Now in its fourth ye...

17/01/2025

Part 2 of our recent news.
At risk of repeating ourselves (see post way down), our Doc THE MAKING OF US had its first success at the Luleå International Film Festival, with a laurel wreath marking its Official Selection. Thank you again to our friends in Sweden.
And there's more to come!

17/01/2025

What an exciting journey our documentary THE MAKING OF US has been on!
Part 1
In November we were so honoured to receive a Social Impact Award from the Activists Without Borders Film Festival in Manchester. This year, the festival attracted 135 submissions from 35 countries, presenting films that tackle injustices and advocate for transformative change.
Congratulation to Lauren and Gavin Douglas Stewart, our inspired film makers!

29/10/2024

We had the best time at the Wythenshawe premiere of . Delighted to see Mike, one of our past actors, welcoming us at the door, and playing such a powerful part in the film. Loved the film itself, made over 2 years by Mike Peacock and Becky Peacock, plus the brilliant little zombie film made with Wythenshawe Scouts. Community film making at its best.
We wish them every success. More premieres in the pipeline so you can glam up and see it yourself. See the post below for details of the next one.

29/10/2024

Highly recommended, a great movie night out celebrating the lovingly made community film The Silver Screen Dreams Café.

20/10/2024

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