MEMBERS of an arts group have produced three films which are being showcased at a new gallery in Warrington Museum.
Creative Remedies is a programme that uses the arts to help adults with mental health needs to improve their wellbeing and is run by the borough council’s mental health outreach team.
The Creative Remedies group were asked to produce the short films inspired by objects in the museum and the movies will now be shown in the ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ gallery for the next six to nine months.
Over twenty participants have collaborated on the project, scriptwriting, filming and editing the films.
Pete Regan, from the council’s outreach team, said: “Seven months of hard work from the group has resulted in three diverse styled films – a 1920’s rom com, a horror film and an emotive war story.
“These films may bring a scream to your lips, melt your heart and
leave you wanting more. It’s been a great project to be involved with and the group have really enjoyed it – and I’m looking forward to seeing our work on the big screen.”
One group member said: “I have attended the group since it began and have found it very informative and challenging. As I had no experience of cinematography it gave me a good introduction into the process of making various kinds of films.”
Cllr Pat Wright, executive board member for health, wellbeing and adult services, said: “Creative Remedies is such a great programme and uses the arts as a great way to really bring people together. I’m extremely proud of the hard work that the team put in to making these groups such a success and it’s going to be fantastic to see their work on display.”
The Cabinet of Curiosities gallery opened to the public at Warrington Museum on Friday January 24.
Pictured: The group at the new gallery
