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Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
Radio series with Rodney Appleyard: film guru and host of Colne radio’s 'Saturday night at the movies' podcast. Discussing the current state of British independent film with 'DB' Morgan, associated actors and members of the Underdog crew.
We are EMPOWERING! We are SUPPORTING! We are NURTURING! We are CHANGING LIVES! We are... THE UNDERDOG CREW!
PROUD ACTIVITY PARTNERS WITH
Underdog Crew Studios provides a safe and nurturing space for marginalised young adults to find inspiration, motivation and a place to belong. Providing free meals, creative education, support, guidance and a route towards an empowered adulthood laden with ambition and hope.
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Our current funding comprises multiple grants from: COMMUNITY 360, ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL ARTS & CULTURAL FUND, ANGLIAN COMMUNITY TRUST, ACTIVE ESSEX and NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL.
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Throughout 2024 we will be submitting a series of grant proposals to assist us with ongoing core costs, together with several project specific grants. Our aim for 2026 is to move into our permanent studio base - a purpose built youth community film studio and multi media creative hub where we can enhance our educational and project delivery to the wider Colchester city area.​
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Please feel free to email DB Morgan directly:
db@megalodonstudios.co.uk or call on 07498 606258
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CHANGING LIVES
Underdog Crew core projects and activities
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#UCSlearn - Weekly 'Studio School'
STEM EDUCATION with our in-studio tutor, Sasha Halls. One-on-one knowledge mentoring in small studio school groups. Reconnecting teenagers with the importance, and possible enjoyment, of education. Specific focus on young adults between the ages of thirteen and sixteen who have fallen out of the education system or struggling to cope with mainstream schooling.
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MUSIC WORKSHOPS with our in-studio music tutor, CJ. Core emphasis on guitars, keyboards and drums.
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COOKING WORKSHOPS with our culinary tutor, Laura Morgan. Promoting healthy eating & cooking on a budget, Street food, Sausage making, Pizza from scratch, Burrito factory and more. ** Backwoods cooking skills (outdoor)
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Jake's Story
Luka's Story
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#UCSlearn - Creative Education
Filmmaking
Screenwriting
Creative writing
Electronic music production
Drumming workshops
Dance workshops with Brianna Nolan
Model and prop making
SFX makeup workshops
Screen and Lino printing for clothing
Acting & Screen combat
Photography
Photo editing and digital manipulation
Stop motion animation
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Knife & Axe throwing
Rage Room
Martial Arts & Boxing training
Tuesday After School Club
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Carp Fishing
Rural wellbeing
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RECREATIONAL AND BONDING
150" 4k projection and Dolby Atmos Gaming
(Xbox X / PS3 / Nintendo Switch / Retro)
Movies, Pool, ‘Fusbal’, basketball, Nerf wars and TAG Games
FAMILY BONDING ACTIVITIES
Promoting family time and the importance of eating together and open discussion. CANTEEN MUMS: Family members joining in sessions to strengthen shared experiences.
'INNER CHILD' FUN AND GAMES
Treasure hunt in the dark
Share or Dare - with Sweet or s#@t Russian roulette
Drum & Bass musical statues
A to Z prize memory games
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT
Empowerment Mentorship
Safeguarding support and signposting
CV and reference writing
In-studio work experience
Interview preparation
Youth counselling
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** Project Delivery once extra space is available.
Backwoods cooking skills (outdoor)
Bush & Campcraft: including shelter building, spoon carving, fire making & wild cooking.
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