Last week we had the pleasure of working with performer, maker and educator Katherine Hollinson. She used our DVD authoring service to transfer her short film, ‘Would you care to…‘ to a physical format.

The quote below, taken from Katherine’s website perfectly summarises what the film is about:

Take a half-hour glimpse into the lives of sisters Gemma and Katherine, as they discuss care, their shifting relationship and their love of a cuddle. Expect dancing and sewing, laughter and tears and a song about the many frustrations, big and small, that Gemma experiences living as a Disabled person in an ableist world.

When artist Katherine asked her sister Gemma if she’d like to make something together, she said yes. After a five-year exploration into their unique relationship, during which Katherine moved back home, Gemma became an Auntie, and the world experienced a global pandemic, they’ve made this interactive film and accompanying booklet.

Would you care to… is a chance to slow down, think about those you care for and to make a bookmark for them. Enjoy a sing-a-long with Gemma and Katherine, and have a giggle and a good cry while you’re doing it. We hope you’ll feel like you’ve had a warm hug, maybe the first one in a long time.

katherinehollinson.com

The film was commissioned by HOME in Manchester and was shown as part of their ‘International Women’s Day 2022 at Home’ event. Support was also provided using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and by Yorkshire Dance, South East Dance and The Lowry.