
TryLife TV - Interactive Filmmaking
09/02/19 • 33 min
“We’re working with The Crips, the Bloods, and the Mexican Mafia on a huge interactive film.”
“You couldn’t make it up.”
How “two working-class people with an idea,” started a filmmaking company in Newcastle, & are helping “de-programme young people” on a global scale through interactive stories.
Today's guests:
- Paul Irwin - Creator & Director of TryLife TV
- Nicky Kaur - Founding Member / Logistics of TryLife TV
“We’ve gone from strength to strength - creating educational materials, getting them into schools. I’m so proud that we’ve been able to create something that’s definitely changing the world.”
More about ArtyParti:
Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @Arty_Parti_ Produced and presented by Jay Sykes.
Our supporters and funders:
The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our five Patreon backers:
- Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack / DJ Awkward Black Girl
- Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
- Nicky Kaur - Founder of TryLife TV
- Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland
- Laura Willis - Emerging Audio Producer
ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★“We’re working with The Crips, the Bloods, and the Mexican Mafia on a huge interactive film.”
“You couldn’t make it up.”
How “two working-class people with an idea,” started a filmmaking company in Newcastle, & are helping “de-programme young people” on a global scale through interactive stories.
Today's guests:
- Paul Irwin - Creator & Director of TryLife TV
- Nicky Kaur - Founding Member / Logistics of TryLife TV
“We’ve gone from strength to strength - creating educational materials, getting them into schools. I’m so proud that we’ve been able to create something that’s definitely changing the world.”
More about ArtyParti:
Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @Arty_Parti_ Produced and presented by Jay Sykes.
Our supporters and funders:
The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our five Patreon backers:
- Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack / DJ Awkward Black Girl
- Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
- Nicky Kaur - Founder of TryLife TV
- Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland
- Laura Willis - Emerging Audio Producer
ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.
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More about ArtyParti:
Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @Arty_Parti_ Produced and presented by Jay Sykes.
Our supporters and funders:
The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our five Patreon backers:
- Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack / DJ Awkward Black Girl
- Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
- Nicky Kaur - Founder of TryLife TV
- Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland
- Laura Willis - Emerging Audio Producer
ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.
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More about ArtyParti:
Our website - www.artyparti.comTwitter - @ArtyParti Instagram - @Arty_Parti_ Produced and presented by Jay Sykes.
Our supporters and funders:
The ArtyParti podcast is made possible thanks to the support of our five Patreon backers:
- Chantal Herbert - Founder of Sister Shack / DJ Awkward Black Girl
- Jo Howell - Photographic Artist based in Sunderland
- Nicky Kaur - Founder of TryLife TV
- Stephanie Smith - Visual Artist based in Sunderland
- Laura Willis - Emerging Audio Producer
ArtyParti's live "Celebration" events and website are made possible thanks to funding from the Arts Council England & National Lottery Heritage Fund, through the Unlock strand of Sunderland Culture's Great Place scheme.
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