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David Ellington

@davidellington.bsky.social

Deaf/BSL user, artist & film maker 🌈 working in the umbrella of creative arts.

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David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · yesterday

Enjoyable to watch this twisted, dark comedy and confusing story to keep us entertained. Having #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social with @hardiewrites.bsky.social to help us to unravel the storyline. Oh gosh,what a performance from Tom Cruise despite of the lack of rave reviews! A love & hate kind of film!

In the auditorium, the film goers sit watching a guest speaker named Nathan who wears a black jean with top blue shirt, next to the female interpreter wearing a black dress. They stand on the platform next to the screening.

10 of us including 2 BSL interpreters sitting at the foyer area along with four round tables with some drinks. We mined holding the digger!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 3w ago

What a mesmerising & captivating film, #TheCycleofLove. Based on a true story, it highlights the human journey to find a love, despite the challenges they face! A great discussion #DCAC with Fern Scott @Wshed.bsky.social, especially about the editing progress.

Fern wearing red top and purple blouse holding the mircophone, next to the BSL interpreter on the left. The screening at the back featured the biker holding the bike wearing the yellow scarf while snow appears.

Twelves of us including 2x BSL/English interpreters sitting on the chairs next to the round tables in the corridor yard.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Lovely detailed discussion with @markcosgrove.bsky.social #DCAC after watching #TheLastOneForTheRoad @Wshed.bsky.social. Some interesting cinematic shots featuring a conversation between two older men and a young, intelligent guy, highlighting two different generations with some humorous moments.

Mark standing on the platform with the big screen wearing a cap, glasses, striped T-shirt with green loosen shirt and dark shirt and light brown trainer. The next person with white t shirt and grey trouser and trainer is BSL interpreter.

In the foyer area, five dead/hearing filmgoers including me sitting in the bench with the rectangular tables. I wear a yellow dress polo shirt, next male to me is Mark. We hold drink mats, depicting with a graphic image - Last one for the road, up in the air!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Great watching Sarah Friedkand’s debut feature film #FamilarTouch #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social with @hardiewrites.bsky.social. The film offered a thoughtful reflection on empathy and human value of people living with dementia. Beautifully executed with colourful and stunningly detailed shots throughout.

Nathan wearing a black shirt and a black shirt, stands on the platform next the female interpreter with hippy clothing. The screening image is old lady with her closed eyes in comfort.

13 of us sitting next to the round tables in the back foyer area. On the left is brickwall, along with framed artwork next to the large window!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What a brilliant atmosphere last Saturday, marking #DCAC’s 10 years Anniversary after watching Echoes of the Past & A Quiet Love @WShed.bsky.social. We invited local guest speakers -Sandra Smith, Jemima Buoy & Sean Herlihy from Dublin to give their interesting views on film making progress!

Sean, standing on the left, wore green p-shirt waving his hands up. Next to David with a smirk face wearing a black glasses and brown top shirt with black T-shirt. In the back of the auditorium the attendees waved their hands to say congratulations!

On the left, Louise Gardiner smiling, next to her, David stands smile too in the foyer area!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Really mixed reactions to #TheChristophers last night at #DCAC @WShed.bsky.social with Neil Ramjee. An enjoyable watch, especially the development of the relationship and behaviour between Lori and Julian rather than the portrayal of Julian’s children, who concerned with inheriting his artwork.

In the auditorium, David stands on the platform wearing a brown top with black shirt and trouser. The screening of female on the right with yellowish coat looking at the canvas. The film goers sat watching David’s introductory speech

Neil Ramjee wearing a cap, a red jumper and blue jean holding the microphone stands on the platform next to the BSL female interpreter wearing black dress with minty green loosen cardigan.

19 of us sitting in the chair with four tables in the foyer area, we signed ‘art’ in BSL, not ‘gun’.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 6mo ago

What a drama, actually in #TheDrama #DCAC @WShed.bsky.social with Steph Read, the film highlights social differences between America and British values in couple’s relationship if anything unfold! Very dark comedy and lovely editing, it keeps you wondering what their characters’ actions will do! Oh…

On the platform, Steph Read wearing black top, blue jean and black cap, along with the BSL interpreter, with the screening of The Drama featuring a couple, in the auditorium

David wearing dark blue jumper and brown chino stood on the platform along the image of a couple on the screening

Mixed of first time visitors and regular filmgoers in the auditorium- full
house!

22 of us in the room - white on the right wall and brickwork on the left along 4 round tables. The door is at the back and some framed artwork mounted on the brickwall

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Enjoyable watching a long Oscar winning film #OneBattleForAnother #DCAC@Wshed.bsky.social with @hardiewrites.bsky.social What a story, with action thriller including rebellion, unity, community and fight for survival especially Bob as father and his daughter, Willa who has faced unexpected moments!

The grey platform with the screening image at the back, Nathon wearing brown top and black jean stands holding the yellow microphone . Next to him is a BSL female interpreter.

Deaf and hearing filmgoers (15 including 2 x BSL interpreters and me) sit next to 6 round tables in the foyer area

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Lovely night #DCAC #NovetteVague @Wshed.bsky.social with @markcisgrove.bsky.social Another brilliant exploration about the story of how ‘New French Wave’ formed by Jean-Luc Godard who ignored the traditional filmmaking rules, making acclaimed film ‘Breathless’ in 1960, that was widely praised!

David with green top and brown chino stands on the platform behind the screening - Deaf Conversations About Cinema :Nouvelle Vague - New French Wave, in the front of David is the filmgoers in the auditorium.

23 of us attended for the discussion in the foyer area, on the left it is white wall and the right side is the brown brick walls with four of arts framed mounting onto it

Rory, the BSL-English interpreter - black top with cream chino and dark trainer stands on the grey carpet platform next to the film curator, Mark Cosgrove wearing round glasses, green top with blue jeans and brown boot, who explained what the New French Wave is about.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 9mo ago

What a film - #Hamnet #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social with Sharon @esjayclark.bsky.social, her useful contribution sparked us to see the comparison from Maggie O’Farrell’s bestseller novel. It highlighting the nature, pain, female isolation and influence! Some powerful scenes brought tears to your eyes!

David - red jumper on the platform with the screening at the back introduces in the front of the audience

Sharon Clark - black top and dress with male BSL interpreter -blue top with grey chino on the platform

At the foyer area, deaf and hearing people sat on the chairs next to the black tables showing their hand sign as Hamlet

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 10mo ago

What a good film and lovely #DCAC over Pilion @Wshed.bsky.social. Never expected Christmas theme is included, with British humour woven throughout it, plus sub/top relationship in awkward scenes! Interesting intro by @berniehodges.bsky.social about the darker, heavier themes in the book - Box Hill!

Bernie holding the book - Box Hill stands on the left platform holding the microphone. Next to him is the interpreter along the big screening of young man with black leather jacket holding his dog.

Eleven of us in the room for the conversation, showing our arms that signify riding on motorcycle

Some cakes , ginger cookies, brownies, chocolate cake on the white plates with knifes and forks on brown tissues

David with checked shirt and red jumper with brown chino holding the paper note - Deaf Conversation About Cinema’. Next to him is Louis, wearing blue hoodie top and jean

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Interesting discussion with @hardiewrites #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social, after watching #DieMyLove, this film gave us a food of thought with some totally unexpected, terrified and shocking moments, (it even made us jump!). Really emotional and empathetic themes centred on female’s representation!

In the auditorium, David stands on the platform explaining about the film ‘Die My Love’ on the big screen

Nathan, film critic, next with BSL female interpreter standing in the front of the screen. Rear head is seen as if she wants to reserve the seat for her friend!

After the post screening event, we headed down and sat on the chair before starting our discussion

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Another good #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social follows up the Hollywood melodrama film, All That Heaven Allows. With insightful introductory facts by Andrew Kelly, gives us more deeper understanding of Douglas Sirk as a director, with shooting styles in invisible political themes!

This title of Deaf conversations About Cineme, it shows the relationship between actor/ress in the patchy blue background

Andre Kelly, standing on the left holding the microphone, gave his brief introductory talk about the film. The next to him is an BSL interpreter

10 of us holding a tissue drying our tears, actually it was a bit joke due to the meldrama, we sit next to the 3 round tables . Our drinks sit in the three black tables. On the right, the window wall, further up are four arts framework mounting on the wall

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 12mo ago

First ever #DCAC at Everyman, Bath, after watching @marleematlin.bsky.social’s powerful & moving ‘Not Alone Anymore’. Her journey experience as the first deaf Oscar winner highlights how audism persists since Milan 1880. This is one of the key issues where the deaf community have felt!

The big screen with number of sponsor logos in the white box. At the faded purple background where the people gather.

Deaf & hearing film goers sitting on the comfy chairs in the drink area with the grey wall back and grey curtain being shut. The ceiling contains some spotlights shining and short round soft chair on the wooden oak floor

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Lovely sharing opinions with Gavin Sunderland in #DCAC following #AHouseofDynamite, @Wshed.bsky.social. Thrilling, unexpected journey before the time running out, 3 different chaotic scenarios took place, with more close-up shots of brass choosing their decisions and fate! Success or failure?!

David standing on the platform with the screening at the back consisting of the image of two air pilots with a safety helmet. In the front of the auditorium, two BSL interpreters sat on.

Gavin holding his microphone on the platform next to Rory the BSL interpreter

Nine of us sitting in the foyer area next to the window on the left and white wall on the right. The double door at the far back is seen

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Great turnouts #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social after watching ‘Deaf’ #Sorda with @hardiewrites. Interesting themes - relationship, family across generation, social norms and most importantly the role of language reflecting the reality of deaf lives within a ‘perfect’ world. Beautifully executed shootings!

Deaf poster featuring sulked face of deaf woman next to his hearing partner with wood framed mounting on the white bricked wall

Nathan with black top and jeans holding a microphone and his mobile standing on the stage. The screening of the image of deaf woman cuddling with her partner in the kitchen. Next to Nathan is a female interpreter wearing red top and grey trouser.

32 of us sitting on the chairs with 4 tables in the room with white and bricked walls. Hands waving that signifies applauding to the film!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Lovely night #DCAC after watching #MyBeautifulLaundrette marking 40th anniversary @Wshed.bsky.social with controversial themes in British values in the 80s era and fantastic camera work. With @hardiewrites.bsky.social explaining valid points after listening the veteran film director’s remarks!!

Three images - top 2 females speaker and BSL interpreter standing along Rediscovered Cinema screening. Bottom left, male interpreter with the screening of 2 older men being interviewed. The crossed window is behind at the back. Bottom right, old cinema projection with two big reels.

Six (should be seven) mixed deaf and hearing filmgoers holding bottle of air bubbles with Nathon (yellow t-shirt) on the right.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Another interesting discussion throughout the evening #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social, after watching #HotMilk. The film threw us at the bay to think about the theme/contents - independent, trauma, hardworking care but decent & envy relationship. Thanks to Sarah MacGregor for sharing details with us!

Two female on the stage - black dress with green top jacket on the right and striped jacket on the left, with a big screen including the image of two female bracing together

10 deaf & hearing filmgoers sitting on the chair along with four tables. Glasses drinks sat on the tables. On the left, a large size of the window. Mobile bar service was left on the far right.

Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · last yr.

📣 Calling film exhibitors - Booking for Cinema Rediscovered on Tour is open! Following its 9th edition, in Bristol, UNESCO City of Film, Cinema Rediscovered (Wed 23 July - Sun 27 July) launches a UK & Ireland tour of highlights celebrating the return of the big screen experience from August 2025.

Six stills featured in the Cinema Rediscovered Touring Programme (L-R): Killer of Sheep, My Beautiful Laundrette, Kalamita, Rita, Sue and Bob Too, I, the Worst of All, The Gold Diggers.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Really enjoyable watching #TheSaltPath #DCAC @Wshed.bsky.social, really moving and decisive journey by the homeless couple with stunning aerial shots on the nature coastal paths. With useful input from Clare Reddington giving us some insight on the reasons for making that amazing film!

Cinema Rediscovered @cineredis.bsky.social · last yr.

It's Friday, and We're in Love with our new postcards 😍 They're in @wshed.bsky.social box office for you to pick up - share your selfie with us 📸 #fridayfeeling

Three very cool Cinema Rediscovered x Watershed team members holding Cinema Rediscovered postcards

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Enjoyable discussion after watching #parthenope @wshed.bsky.social revealing woman power over sexual attraction, losing a loved one & terrifying but smile journey in a beauty blue sea front in its colourful setting! @hardiewrites.bsky.social giving an aspect of dir.Paolo Sorrentino. Mixed reactions

Nathan with dark clothing giving his short speech next to the BSL interpreter red top standing on the platform behind the screen

13 of us sitting on the chairs with tables. The rear window on the left and white double door at the back with the white wall.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · last yr.

Another good night #DCAC @wshed.bsky.social. A plenty food of thought on #FourMothers. Edward & Alma’s heartfelt relationship and emotional/moving journey to the end! A lovely personal contribution @berniehodges.bsky.social , he admitted that he wasn’t sure about the film but found it entertaining!

In the auditorium, Bernie stands on the platform, with blue top and brown trouser with white trainers. The interpreter wearing green top and blue jean with blue and white flat trainers. The board screen at the back states Deaf Conversations About Cinema : Four Mothers.

Deaf and hearing filmgoers sit on the chairs along with the black tables, whereas pints of drinks are seen, at the rectangular room with brick wall and window on the right. Four framed pictures mounted on the brick wall.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

Enjoyable watching the hard core, raw, crime drama, giving more authentic storyline! William and luke Snellin (director) did a great job with amazing cast and crew making this happening! High recommended to watch!!

William Mager@wlmager.bsky.social · 2y ago

REUNION Episode 1 on Monday 7th April 9pm BBC ONE Warp Films Ltd and BBC Studios for BBC Thanks to Oliver Scullion at Harkin and Toth for subtitling this widescreen trailer!

Fun Palaces @funpalaces.bsky.social · 2y ago

To mark #SignLanguageWeek, check out this video by director @davidellington.bsky.social that Fun Palaces commissioned a few years ago: A-Z Alphabet in the Street. vimeo.com/453608349 #SLW2025

A-Z Alphabet in the Street - David Ellington

David Ellington, 1000 Tiny Fun Palaces British Sign Language (BSL) Learn alphabet A-Z with sign objects

vimeo.com

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

Another good night after the screening of #Mickey17 #DCAC @wshed.bsky.social Mixed reactions during the discussion but this film and views from @TimonSingh gave us a food of though over social power, human engagement, Bong Joon-Ho’s directing style and behind the production’s story!

David stands on the stage with the screening of Deaf Conversations About Cinema. Some visitors in the auditorium

11 of us sitting on the chairs smile, next to the black round table. Some glasses are sit on the table.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

What an evening at Cruzon, Hoxton, London! Enjoyable catch up with new and old faces and watched the premiere screening of Where The Light Get In - tv new moving drama & Chris Baker - comedy drama too!

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

Another lovely, strong discussion over l’m Still Here with political views, fighting for justice, family value with photo, film settings and shooting styles in our #DCAC @wshed.bsky.social With thanks to @ldam.bsky.social for his amazing input. In the end, we smiled!

David stands on the platform and signs to the front of the audience. The screening is at the back stating Deaf Conversations About Cinema: I’m Still Here with a brief introductory explanation.

Lucas holding the microphone stands next to Rory, English-BSL interpreter. The screening at the back titled Deaf Conversations About Cinema : I’m Still Here

18 deaf and hearing people sit on the chairs positioning as a shaped rubgy in the foyer area. On the left bricked wall, 4 framed pictures mount next to the window. The white wall on the right and the double door at the back.

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

Facing uncertain future, at least we know or expect what lies ahead! #2025

David Ellington @davidellington.bsky.social · 2y ago

What a night @wshed.bsky.social it marked our 9 years anniversary event - Deaf Convos About Cinema #DCAC. Mixed reactions after watching Nosferatu, so interesting comparing the original and modern films with arts setting, costumes with little visual effects. Thanks to Nathan Hardies for his input!