DIGGING & LEAPING
Video 6 - Going to the Spoots in Papa Westray
DIGGING & LEAPING from Mark Jenkins on Vimeo.
One in a series of short films about the cultural heritage of the island of Papa Westray in Orkney.
These films were made by filmmaker Mark Jenkins over a residential period of two months in February and March 2016, using archive aural and visual material together with new interviews, images and film.
The films are part of a permanent display at The Kelp Store, a heritage and craft centre in Papa Westray, which opened its doors for the first time in June 2016.
Filmed, edited and directed by Mark Jenkins (splicefilm.co.uk).
Music composed and played by James Watson (woodensolemusic.com).
Made for Papay Development Trust with funding from Coastal Communities Fund.
PAPAY ON FILM
- STAMPS & SCALES - The Post Office in Papa Westray.
- MILKING STOOLS & SPINNING WHEELS - Animal Farming in Papa Westray.
- LUG SAILS & LIMPETS - Fishing in Papa Westray.
- FOOLS GOLD & CATS CLAWS - Shipwrecks in Papa Westray.
- LOOKOUTS & LANDINGS - Wartime in Papa Westray.
- DIGGING & LEAPING - Going to the Spoots in Papa Westray.
- SCYTHES & SILAGE - Arable farming in Papa Westray.
- DIESEL & DRAWBARS - The Music Of The Tractor.
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