The little Doggy Darren Sends to The Queen
2nd December 2011
The Dog & The Palace Phase 2.
The Dog & The Palace, which was recently awarded a new round of funding from Arts Council England to complete the ambitious film installation, has had it’s Inspire Mark extended until September 2012, when the Paralympics finish.
This means that when completed the film will carry the Inspire Mark and it will also encourage any schools, galleries or screening venues running events around London 2012 to include the project in their planning. This is a great achievement from everyone involved, and also means that it’s ever more likely you’ll see The Dog & The Palace short film installation all over the place come London 2012!
See the Single Screen Trailer on Vimeo:
(See below for the Original release)
Gary Thomas’ new project The Dog & The Palace Film and Workshops has been granted the Inspire Mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire Programme. The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Dog & The Palace is about a young boy who is so inspired by watching the 2012 Olympic Games on TV that he decides to write to The Queen of England to say ‘Thank You’. He sends her a parcel, a statue of his little dog, and the film follows the journey of the young boy as he persuades his family they should visit London to celebrate the Games.
Seb Coe, Chair, London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games said: “We want to use the power of the Games to inspire change. The Inspire programme is recognising the work our partners all round the UK are doing to help us achieve this vision now. I congratulate everyone involved in The Dog & The Palace Film & Workshops for securing the Inspire mark and wish you every success with your work.”
Working With Storyteller Jon potter, from Company Paradiso, The Project aims to inspire young children in Primary schools to think about what it will be like as they watch the Olympics in 2012, and as London welcomes the whole of the World to watch along side them. St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Essex will be the first school to host the workshops, which will also give young children a real insight into filmmaking .
The Film will be produced by Karen Gilchrist with artwork by Christine Wilkinson.
About the Inspire programme: The Inspire programme is run by the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is an opportunity for everyone to be a part of the London 2012 Games – a broad participation programme spanning sport participation, education, sustainability, volunteering, and business opportunities & skills. New opportunities are being created to inspire young people and encourage the whole of the UK to join in.