During the summer of 2000, Animha Productions presented
a series of animation workshops
at schools in Middlesbrough, Teesside.

These workshops were attended by
children aged 10 to 14 years from
The Avenue Primary School,
Hall Garth Secondary,
and Keldholme Secondary Schools

A film was produced to the script of
"Old Boro Town"
a song written by local children with folk musician
Richard Grainger.



A variety of subjects were brought to life
through cut-out animation
including the children`s own interpretations of the
local landmarks, street life, history, dreams and hopes.



The aim of the project was to provide
a sequence of film as a backdrop for
the performance of
River of Discovery
`Our Town Story`
at The Millennium Dome, Greenwich,
on 10th October 2000

The live performance by over 60 people was choreographed by
Tees Dance Initiative



A screening of the work also took place in September 2000 at Middlesbrough Theatre.

The project was supported by Middlesbrough Borough Council and sponsored by McDonalds.

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