Set up in Manchester UK in 2007, our aim is to give homeless and marginalised people a voice through film and theatre. It’s drama from the streets – as real as it gets.
Anouncement
Around 200 people came to the premiere of our latest film 'All That and a Bag of Chips' at HOME arts theatre and cinema complex on 20th July. It was a full program celebrating the work of our actors - not just over the last year, but also over the 17 years that Acting on Impulse has been operating.
This was a significant day for the charity as it will cease its work at the end of this year (2024). We believe that the main films and the documentary, 'The Making of Us' which will be available on line later in the year, will be a legacy, not just to showcase the powerful work of our actors, but also to inspire and assist others to use the performing arts, in particular film, to help people find positivity in life.
It’s been a busy and an emotional year. We thank everyone who has supported us over the 17 years we've been running.
Latest News
First Impressions from our new Development Officer, Cathy Cowie
Since joining the team here at Acting on Impulse, I've been really impressed by the professionalism of the films that are produced - much more than simply a top quality end result, these films point to the hugely important work that AOI are doing. I'm discovering this...
Latest Film
Update on our film for 2023: ‘Ope
‘Ope is a quirky take on well-known fairy tales, underpinned with a genuine message – we all need hope. Our group – from a mean Cinderella, to her prince with a penchant for fine footwear, and a sensitive Wolf with Issues – discover that hope might be found in an...
Information
'Ope Film Success
Following on from our success at the monthly Independent Short Film awards in Los Angeles, where we won ‘best film of the month, we are now one of 3 nominees for Best Fantasy Film of the year. You can watch it by following the link:
2024 Project, 'All That and a Bag of Chips'
Our workshop program has run from October 2023 to May 2024. We filmed over a weekend in May. We followed our tradition of working with a different genre each year. This year it was an archetypal episode of a soap. You can watch the film by following the link:
Outreach Projects
We are available for bookings of outreach projects. If you’re interested in having one at your agency, please get in touch.
