MY SONG the award winning drama about deaf identity and sign language

WINNER: Lara Steward, Best Actress Clin D'Oeil Reims 2011
WINNER: Best Short Film, Amsterdam Deaf in the Picture 2011
Directed by William Mager:
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Written by Charlie Swinbourne: charlieswinbour...
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My Song is the debut drama from C & B Films, a new production company headed by director William Mager and scriptwriter Charlie Swinbourne.
Starring Lara Steward, My Song is a coming of age story which follows Ellen, a young deaf girl stuck in the middle of the deaf and hearing worlds.
Feeling as if she doesn't fit in, Ellen learns sign language, attempting to enter the deaf world by taking part in a sign song competition in London. However Ellen is about to find her journey far more difficult than she first thought.
Funded by the British Sign Language Trust (BSLBT), who commission programmes in British Sign Language.
My Song is thought-provoking and reveals a hidden truth about the deaf community in Britain today.
The film premieres on the Community Channel and Film Four (on UK digital TV) on Monday 23rd May 2011. For full times, go to: bslbt.co.uk . It will be available in full online at www.bslbt.co.uk...
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CAST:
Ellen - Lara Steward
Colin - Daryl Jackson
Sign Teacher - Linda Richards
Mary - Cassie Raine
Jack - Will Dunn
Holly - Faith Alabi
Pats - Victoria Smith
Gaz - Adam Joselyn
David - Gary MacKay
Ben - David Hay
CREW:
Directed by William Mager
Written by Charlie Swinbourne
Director of Photography David Marsh
Produced by Dee Hellier
Editor Bim Ajadi
Online Editor Nadia Iqbal
Music and Sound James D Bell
Script Editor Barbara Cox
1st Assistant Director Richard Lynn
Sound Mixer David Lascelles
Designer James Rowell
Motion Graphics James Merry
Make up Designer Camilla Becket
Make up Artist Emmeline Rocci
Costume Designer Becky Garrity
Gaffer John Barker
Camera Assistant Sean Fox
Production Assistant Tom Tremayne
Camera Equipment supplied by
The Cruet Picture Company
Way of Living performed by
Sarah Harrison
A C&B Films Production for The British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust

[@billster1977]

@legaldeafgirl That's an excellent summary of what we were trying to do - thank you so much for watching!

[@ManderGU]

Beautiful! I have passed this video along to my classmates at Gallaudet! This video tells the story of thousands of deaf, late deaf, hard of hearing, mainstream, and oral deaf! Thank you for telling this story!!

[@darkstar1345a]

its funny that when the crowd wave (applause) it is the same , in the series switched at birth they do the same thing even though that is in asl - it must be a deaf culture thing

[@billster1977]

@jakeyyy1995 It is 'A Way of Living' by Sarah Harrison. It's not commercially available, but was purchased specifically for the film.

[@billster1977]

The song is A Way of Living by Sarah Harrison. It's not commercially available but Sarah has a website. If you'd like a DVD contact me via my website.

[@Monkeykid2456]

Hi Billy! Saw the link on America's Deaf Digest. Watched the entire film. Nice job! Good story, Lara Steward is wonderful, and I hope you do a sequel. Mike Ernest

[@billster1977]

@CLinc0ln Thank you for your lovely and perceptive comments on My Song. We really appreciate it!

[@billster1977]

@73busymum The song is 'A Way of Living' by Sarah Harrison. It's not commercially available I'm afraid - but send me a message if you want to know more.

[@billster1977]

@t075iana Thanks so much - really glad you were compelled to watch to the end and that it had such a moving effect on you.

[@billster1977]

Hi - the movie was made by William Mager and Charlie Swinbourne. I can't put links in comments but if you google us or look at the video description you'll find our sites! Glad you liked the film.

[@jacklovethetardis]

touching story - related to this extremely well. Thank you for sharing this

[@DidoAction]

is that the end ??? I want more...it was so touching!!!

[@Sianniexxxx]

I may have cried,,, alot! haha loved it! Signed music is my passion! x

[@viryacat]

Excellent!!! I like that!!!!

[@patricia92006]

인간의 무능한 힘이란? 그 분이 주시는 사랑의 힘으로, 함께 역사하심이 작은 자에게도. 늘 섬세하심을 보여 주심이 ,

[@ellenandtheunicorns]

Will Dunn is beautiful, and so is this movie :]

[@aliceinwonderinc]

That was so beautiful, well done to everyone involved!

[@Entirelyxtooxtiredx]

So you helped make this movie?That's awesome! I'm from America and I am learning ASL. I was wondering if BSL is much different? I noticed at 13:28 I had no clue what they were spelling?And friends,family,where & signing were different signs as well. It was a great movie though!Thank you for sharing. (:

[@TempestAkasha84]

I cried when I watched it. Its beautiful.

[@jdavis34]

Two Thumbs Up! This is a very thought provoking and powerful film. Well done!

[@TheLittletwitcher]

I loved this film. I am hearing but have Central auditory processing disorder and hyperacusis so I can barely hear what people are saying to me half the time! I sometimes use makaton sign to get my point across and it really frustrates me when people won't bother to learn to sign back! Oh well, can't change the world eh! I really want to learn BSL hence I watched this with the sound off. Does anyone have experience of being a hearing signer? Are you well recieved by the deaf community?

[@dthorman4661]

the rapper is amazing who is it?

[@Caneel217]

i cant believe how lonely, angry, sad, and happy i felt through out this video - definitely worth watching, the ending was sooo wonderful

[@Sevharco]

Wow, this was amazing. This was such a touching story. I cried for Ellen.

[@Ministf]

this was beautiful. such a touching story.

[@jakeyyy1995]

what is the song that she is signing?

[@Raecaw]

-chokes- ITS WILL :D the only reason im watching this xD

[@Tankitson]

It is just WOW, wow... I loved this video and every single person presented in the video, seriously this does make me feel emotional too :' ) I was hoping if you could present this video on BBC channel (if it is technically possible!), this is because this video deserve more than 1M views! I don't know what to expect for the next episode

[@harryclarkhulk]

I loved this picture. Great story telling. I thought it was very well done. Even though I was about to give up after the part where the boss of the club rejects Ellen and when she has an argument with her mom, I was relieved by the way it ended.

[@billster1977]

@Sianniexxxx Just been looking at the videos on your channel - very impressive!

[@MISTORY2011]

can anyone recommend anymore signed film, this one was amazing bt its the only one i can find. I know BSLBT produces many films but i cant find them on the internet

[@TheStralie]

I am deaf. It's great movie. I was touched. I wonder who made ​​this movie?

[@billster1977]

@JuliaDameron Thanks Julia, we really appreciate it!

[@mariarty114]

it`s so amazing

[@DeafJennyWitty]

BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@xBonesHan8x]

Hi what the name that song?

[@stevobaggins]

That's powerful!

[@FinnBob1]

Brilliant video!

[@guipotter123]

AMAZING!

[@TheStralie]

Thank you! I'll get there. :)

[@pig2monkey]

brilliant

[@queenj91]

That movie was amazing..I wish it didn't have to find.

[@charlieswinbourne]

@MrBijomaruMogami thanks - what a lovely comment!

[@waheex]

excellent video

[@charlieswinbourne]

@ladysolitary85 haha glad you want more! Well you never know, but it's probably a one-off!

[@jakeyyy1995]

@ManderGU i might be going to galludet!!, what is it like there :)

[@jakeyyy1995]

@billster1977 ok cheers :D