Films — Lydia Shellien-Walker

Birdsong and spring

As the lockdown was extended, I shot and edited this meditative video to bring a much loved community space to those who missed it most.

I spent 6 weeks in Costa Rica directing and shooting this film in collaboration with young people and the Monteverde community.

I produced this film with director Andy Brooking, in collaboration with 7 individuals who had sought safety in the UK.

I wrote, shot and edited this short film on the friendship between 20-year-old Jordan and 92-year-old Bob.

When the Covid-19 lockdown was announced, I was commissioned to visit Phoenix Community Farm and bring it to the community digitally.

I worked as producer with director Nimer Rashed to produce a film with resettled refugees who had rebuilt their lives in Hull.

I worked with the ‘Great Camden Minds’ to shoot and edit this film, which challenges perceptions of living with dementia.

I shot and edited this film showcasing the work of the Ageing Better in Camden partnership.

I shot and edited this short video to celebrate new friendships among older women through the Henna Asian Women’s Group.

A supportive group for older men, the CHAPs meet multiple times a week to get fit, learn to cook and make new friends.

Attending a cabaret with See Through, it’s clear why older residents of Kentish Town love these raucous get-togethers.

Videos for the Warm Hearts Camden 2020 fundraising campaign.

KOVE have been campaigning for decades to have more benches for older people to use in their local area, and have had great success.

I co-directed, shot and edited this film on the power of a community movement fighting to resurrect the terraces.