Made in Walthamstow

Made in Walthamstow

A film by Xaymaca Awoyungbo

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Saturday 12 April 2025

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Premiere of Made in Walthamstow. Telling the story of Walthamstow FC’s unprecedented kit collaboration with William Morris Gallery.

This event is supported by William Morris Gallery as part of the Morris Mania programme of events.

Made in Walthamstow is Xaymaca’s love letter to his ends. Telling the story of Walthamstow FC’s unprecedented kit collaboration with the William Morris Gallery (the first between a museum and a football club), Awoyungbo’s film explores the history of football kits, the significance of William Morris and the importance of community.

We’re proud to be supporting the premiere of the film on 12 April. The screening is accompanied by a Q&A hosted by Hadrian Garrard, Director of William Morris Gallery. Although this is a private event, an additional screening event is planned for Monday 21 April at Orford House in Walthamstow.

Made in Walthamstow: Film Screening & Art Class

Join Xaymaca for a screening of the film plus a football kit customisation art class and photoshoot.

FREE event for all ages. 2 to 5pm.

Address: Orford House, 73 Orford Road, Walthamstow E17 9QR

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Film Night

The Lotus and the Swan

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Thursday 27 June 2024

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Join us for the UK premiere screening of Nirmal Chander’s The Lotus and the Swan.

For the Gallery’s June Film Night, see Nirmal Chander’s documentary The Lotus and the Swan, spotlighting the inspiring tale of Sardar Gurcharan Singh, founder of Delhi Blue Pottery in India. Afterwards, you will have a chance to see his work on display as part of our Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition.

The Lotus and the Swan (2023)

Directed by Nirmal Chander. Produced by Delhi Blue Pottery Trust.

“Hands destined to mould a thing of beauty”.

Thus wrote James Cousins, eminent writer, of a young Sikh potter he met in Japan in 1922. The film celebrates the life and legacy of Sardar Gurcharan Singh, the father of studio pottery in India. Daddyji, as he came to be fondly called, introduced the underpaid and undervalued craft of pottery to the imagination of the Indian masses with plates, jugs and teapots, ensuring that colour and beauty are accessible to everybody.

71 mins. With English subtitles.

About Nirmal Chander:

Nirmal Chander has worked in the field of non-fiction since 1996 as editor, director and producer. He has directed more than 10 documentaries and has over thirty editing credits. His films have travelled to many international festivals, winning multiple awards and receiving appreciation for their choice and presentation of characters, storytelling skills and humanistic approach. Some of his films have been telecast on BBC Online and Indian TV channels such as NDTV and Doordarshan. He is the recipient of three National Film Awards from the President of India for excellence in cinema and his documentary Moti Bagh was an Oscar entry from India in 2019.

This event forms part of the Mingei on the Move public programme, designed in response to the Gallery’s Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition. The programme spotlights the diasporic nature of Mingei and why artists from all cultures and backgrounds are continually inspired by the movement’s ethos.

Image: Still from The Lotus and the Swan, Nirmal Chander

Film Screening & Discussion

Telling our Story & The iD Project

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Saturday 9 March 2024

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A film screening event organised by Waltham Forest Twinning Association, in residency at William Morris Gallery

Visit William Morris Gallery for the screening of three films in the Gallery’s Acanthus room on the top floor of the building. The screenings will be followed by a discussion, allowing you the opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences of the subjects raised in the films.

Two short films:

12-30-12.40pm – ‘Telling Our Hurricane Irma Story’ (2019) – Barbuda,10 minutes. The Be Foundation

Trustees from Barbudan based International NGO The Be Foundation, share their Category 5 Hurricane Irma stories in a frank and honest short film, also exposing why they are so passionate about the future of their tiny island in the Caribbean called Barbuda.

12.50-1pm – ‘Telling our Hurricane Maria Story ‘ (2018) – Dominica, 8 minutes. The Waltham Forest Twinning Association

Members and friends of the WF Twinning Association share their stories in a moving short film which captures some of their experiences when they were in Dominica as Category 5 Hurricane Maria struck.

Followed by:

1.15-2.30pm – ‘The iD Project – My Dominica Story’ (2019) – by Richard Etienne. 1 hour. Everyone has a Story to tell

“On the week that marks 15 years since my paps’ passing, I want to gift you the film that was inspired by the great man. I give to you: The iD Project – My Dominica Story”. The multiple award-winning documentary.

Rest in eternal peace – Richard Etienne Snr. 1953-2004

About the Film:
Travel to the beautiful island of Dominica as one British man documents his journey of discovery and identity. Through a captivating narrative, he explores the birthplace of his late father and delves into the rich cultural heritage of Dominica.

About the Director:
Richard Etienne is a British filmmaker and videographer best known for his work as the official videographer to UK Prime Minister Theresa May (2016-19). His debut film ‘The iD Project’ won the Film Reel Award at the 2019 Caribe Film Festival and Best Documentary at the 2019 British Urban Film Festival.

Event category: Film