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Science on Film

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Science on Film was a unique and exciting opportunity for film-makers and biomedical scientists to collaborate on an intensive film production and training scheme taught by leading broadcast professionals and scientists.

A total of 16 applicants were chosen to participate in a six-day training programme, which included seminars, script development workshops and intensive hands-on training in the documentary production process. The eight film-makers and eight scientists then worked in partnerships to plan, shoot and edit short films inspired by science.

The eight resulting films, covering a diverse range of topics, can be viewed below. Transcripts are also available on the video pages.

The Science on Film initiative is run by the Wellcome Trust in partnership the Documentary Filmmakers Group.

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First Blood

A film by Tom Mustill and Sarah Main

 Watch (6 min 59 s)
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Blood, Sweat and Tears

A film by Khaldoon Ahmed and James Logan

  Watch (3 min)
Over My Left Shoulder small but large
Over My Left Shoulder

A film by Oonagh Kearney and Adil Akram

  Watch (5 min 44 s)
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Ginger

A film by Nick Rutter and Dr Helen Cooper

 Watch (6 min 29 s)
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Blood Sample

A film by Steve Jackman and Bala Sirigireddy

 Watch (4 min 28 s)
The Good Heart Attack small but large
The Good Heart Attack

A film by Uli Hesse and Dr Sean Davidson

 Watch (6 min 32 s)
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Life Support

A film by Dr Barry J Gibb and Dr Emma Pilgrim

 Watch (4 min 32 s)
Sound Waves small but large
Sound Waves

A film by Sasha Andrews and Jeanne Guiraud

 Watch (5 min 45 s)
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