Let Us Tell You is a coming together of young people’s powerful voices on film and an invitation to step inside their thought provoking and sometimes imaginary worlds.
You’ll learn what’s important to Mortal Fools’ Youth Theatre (MFYT) right now, and what they feel the world (and other young people) need to hear at this time.
You’ll learn what’s important to Mortal Fools’ Youth Theatre (MFYT) right now, and what they feel the world (and other young people) need to hear at this time.
Let Us Tell You, is two separate films inspired by and connected by two questions:
- If you could say one thing to other young people right now what would it be?
- If you could change one thing for young people right now what would it be?
Members of our Stage 2 and Stage 3 MFYT groups have been developing and creating these films since October 2020 - sometimes online, sometimes in person, but always together - and now they are ready to share with the world. Their Let Us Tell You films are available to watch on Mortal Fools’ YouTube channel NOW.
Find out more about Let Us Tell You...
Let Us Tell You is a film project co-created by Mortal Fools’ Youth Theatre and professional artists. It consists of two creative films, made for young people and people interested in young people’s contemporary issues.
Film 1: My Monster Arrived - devised by our Stage 2 group (ages 7-11)
Film 2: Thank You For Listening - devised by our Stage 3 group (ages 11-14)
Both films contain a mix of live action, animation, narration, special effects and music.
Let Us Tell You is captioned and a transcript version is also available. For any further information on accessibility or any suggestions, please drop us an email on Rachel.Horton@mortalfools.org.uk
Let Us Tell You is a film project co-created by Mortal Fools’ Youth Theatre and professional artists. It consists of two creative films, made for young people and people interested in young people’s contemporary issues.
Film 1: My Monster Arrived - devised by our Stage 2 group (ages 7-11)
Film 2: Thank You For Listening - devised by our Stage 3 group (ages 11-14)
Both films contain a mix of live action, animation, narration, special effects and music.
Let Us Tell You is captioned and a transcript version is also available. For any further information on accessibility or any suggestions, please drop us an email on Rachel.Horton@mortalfools.org.uk
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My Monster Arrived – Let Us Tell You Film #1
We’ve all had a monster tap us on the shoulder when we were least expecting it, right? A monster that’s big and scary, with 20 wiggly arms, a crocodile head and wild purple hair. A monster that steals the light, sneaks into your dreams, or travels the world spreading disease.
All you want is for them to disappear into a tiny speck of dust or a big puff of smoke. But maybe, instead of simply wishing they'd go away, we decided to face them instead... COME ON MONSTER, WHERE ARE YOU? We are ready for you!
My Monster Arrived playfully explores monsters as a visual representation of fear, uncertainty and anxiety about both very real and very imaginary things intertwined. We all have monsters lurking in our brains, but what if we talked about them or even... talked to them? Maybe, just maybe, our monsters might hear us and get smaller and smaller and smaller.
We’ve all had a monster tap us on the shoulder when we were least expecting it, right? A monster that’s big and scary, with 20 wiggly arms, a crocodile head and wild purple hair. A monster that steals the light, sneaks into your dreams, or travels the world spreading disease.
All you want is for them to disappear into a tiny speck of dust or a big puff of smoke. But maybe, instead of simply wishing they'd go away, we decided to face them instead... COME ON MONSTER, WHERE ARE YOU? We are ready for you!
My Monster Arrived playfully explores monsters as a visual representation of fear, uncertainty and anxiety about both very real and very imaginary things intertwined. We all have monsters lurking in our brains, but what if we talked about them or even... talked to them? Maybe, just maybe, our monsters might hear us and get smaller and smaller and smaller.
Thank You For Listening – Let Us Tell You Film #2
Here we observe a collection of teenagers, struggling to make sense of their place in this unruly environment. Watch as they wrestle with an uncertain, judgmental world and stumble over endless life choices and expectations. But wait… we appear to be witnessing a change. Teenagers, emerging out of this confusion and chaos - hopeful, and embracing their differences.
It’s hard to determine what kind of future is ahead for these teenagers. There are many challenges to come, but what is certain, is that together and with self-belief, each will go a long way…
Thank You For Watching mimics a nature documentary, as a narrator observes a collection of teenagers out in the wild, struggling with a confusing contemporary world that influences, dents and shapes their sense of self. This positive film is for anyone trying to figure out who they are, or who they want to be and is a reminder that it is ok to not know just yet. And future you, could be ANYONE; that’s all part of life’s adventure and figuring it all out and who knows, it could actually be fun…...
Here we observe a collection of teenagers, struggling to make sense of their place in this unruly environment. Watch as they wrestle with an uncertain, judgmental world and stumble over endless life choices and expectations. But wait… we appear to be witnessing a change. Teenagers, emerging out of this confusion and chaos - hopeful, and embracing their differences.
It’s hard to determine what kind of future is ahead for these teenagers. There are many challenges to come, but what is certain, is that together and with self-belief, each will go a long way…
Thank You For Watching mimics a nature documentary, as a narrator observes a collection of teenagers out in the wild, struggling with a confusing contemporary world that influences, dents and shapes their sense of self. This positive film is for anyone trying to figure out who they are, or who they want to be and is a reminder that it is ok to not know just yet. And future you, could be ANYONE; that’s all part of life’s adventure and figuring it all out and who knows, it could actually be fun…...
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As part of the Let Us Tell You project, we have a downloadable resource which parents, carers and individuals/organisations who work with young people can use to further explore the themes depicted in the films. This resource has activities and reflective prompts to use after watching the Let Us Tell You films - we hope you find it useful.
Download the Resource Pack below:
Download the Resource Pack below:
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We also have the option available for a Mortal Fools’ Youth Theatre practitioner to facilitate a Let Us Tell You workshop for young people – this is open to any young people’s groups and to find out more email Rachel.Horton@mortalfools.org.uk
Credits:
Let Us Tell You was filmed and edited by Fly Girl Films, a female production company based in Yorkshire
It was animated by freelance North East animator Sheryl Jenkins, with illustrations by MFYT member, Isla D.
The project was funded by Arts Council England, Northumberland County Council, UK Youth, Community Foundation and Prudhoe Town Council.
The films are free to watch via our YouTube Channel, but as a charity, we depend on generous support and we are always open to donations to help support our work with children and young people across the North. Follow the link to see how you can support us: www.mortalfools.org.uk/support-us
Credits:
Let Us Tell You was filmed and edited by Fly Girl Films, a female production company based in Yorkshire
It was animated by freelance North East animator Sheryl Jenkins, with illustrations by MFYT member, Isla D.
The project was funded by Arts Council England, Northumberland County Council, UK Youth, Community Foundation and Prudhoe Town Council.
The films are free to watch via our YouTube Channel, but as a charity, we depend on generous support and we are always open to donations to help support our work with children and young people across the North. Follow the link to see how you can support us: www.mortalfools.org.uk/support-us
