The World is My Oyster

Leah Rossvoll suffered from learning difficulties that sapped her confidence, but she was able to get help.

Memories of George

I was introduced to Dorothy Donald through the Tower View Day Centre in Forres. Little did I know when I first sat down to talk to her about the recent bereavement of her beloved friend George did I suspect what a hit this short film would be. It was simply intended as a way for Dorothy to express her feelings.

In 2009 the staff at Tower View submitted the film to the Mencap Snap 2009 awards, and to everyone's surprise and delight it won, not just a prize, but it scooped the National Gold Award! Dorothy had to travel to London to see her film presented in a gallery next to the other finalists and was present at the formal awards ceremony.

This is Dorothy's film, but I am proud and privileged to have been there to help her to make it.

My Journey

Ashley Hay is a young man with learning difficulties, as a result of his learning problems he turned to alcohol as an answer, his life fell apart. Now having climbed out of the hole he found himself in he tells his story. This was one of the first digital stories I ever made.