Steve Swindon 
The production model developed at TAPE centres on inclusion and opportunity for all. In practice, this means that people with no experience at all can find themselves working alongside people with varying levels of experience, from aspirant creatives and graduates, to experienced and highly talented individuals, such as the wonderful Roque Cameselle Capón. Roque is … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew#12
TAPE’s ambition to create quality new work through meaningful, hands-on creative experiences has seen us support over 500 people across the production of our first two feature films. Amongst this cohort, there are myriad stories of success through personal, social, creative and vocational achievements. Hayime, another of our BFI Alumni, has this to say… “Working … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #11
Presenting opportunities in an inclusive way is the key to offering a supportive service. It is the bedrock of our charity, dating back to our origins in 2008. Niall, found his way to TAPE as he neared the end of his time at university and we’re very glad that he did! “Every aspect of my … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #10
Becoming involved in a supportive, long-form, creative project creates an ideal space in which a person can discover new talents or ideas for future activities. Kaz shares how she has been inspired by her experiences during the making of Approaching Shadows… “My experience of working on set (haha I love saying ‘on set’ makes me … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #9
TAPE works with people of all ages and as such, ongoing support for young people as they grow is an area of our work in which we have seen many and ongoing success. Kallum, now in his early twenties and studying for an MA in Theatre Direction, has been with TAPE since he was 14. … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #8
Bespoke and person-centred support is the ethos upon which all TAPE projects are built. A feature film project offers a wealth of opportunities for the folks who come through our doors. As a horror movie, Approaching Shadows presented the chance to get involved in creating practical make-up effects. Over to you, Aaron…. “Approaching Shadows has … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #7
As a BFI Film Academy member, the TAPE team looks to continue involvement for BFI Alumni, in support of their careers and on-going experience. Here, the fantastically talented Carys, shares some of her thoughts and experiences. “Working with TAPE gave me new experiences I never though I would get. I can now say I worked … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #6
The inclusive production model developed and employed by TAPE allows people to explore roles and responsibilities across the project, at every stage. Caroline has not only taken a role on-screen, she has been invaluable in helping to shape the film during pre and post production workshops. Here, she shares some of her thoughts on being … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #5
We were so very fortunate to have the wonderful, Serena Evans become involved with the making of Approaching Shadows. Having someone with so much experience take the lead role in our movie, was amazing in so many ways. More on that in the future. For now, Serena shares some of her thoughts on being part … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #4
The film has supported involvement and opportunities for people of all ages. Billy took part with a role on screen and when he wasn’t acting, he was getting involved as part of the crew. “All I really want to say is that it was awesome. The actors and crew and directors were so kind and … Read moreApproaching Shadows: Cast and Crew #3
