Tuesday 30 January 2018

Genius:[HD] Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - 1994 Lillehammer Olympic - Ori...





Why Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are still the Maestros of Storytelling.

This video says it all and shows exactly why this year's Dancing on Ice is poorer for not having their skills on display. We know they're a little older, but these guys have still got it!

Friday 26 January 2018

Half Term Filmmaking Classes - Mobile Movie Magic - Early Bird Discounts


Our Mobile Movie Magic workshops are running throughout February Half Term and as a tempting teaser we are running a short taster session at the Hanwell Library in West London. 
For more details click here for a course Overview.
Feel free to book online for the taster by clicking here via the link attached.

If you like what you see Sign up to the full two day course via the Showpatrol Website.  
The two day course takes place at the Orchard Cafe in West Ealing and is bookable by clicking here selecting Mobile Movie Magic and clicking 2 Day Course Single or Pair from the Dropdown.

If you haven't got time for the Taster and filmmaking on a budget floats your boat why not get the early bird discount right now via our link here?

Finally if you are missing any other info not covered on the the websites please feel free to email me Michelle Brooks direct at info@showpatrol.tv

Monday 15 January 2018

MLK Day- Martin Luther King's Last Speech: "I've Been To The Mountaintop"





This was his last speech and it holds a special place in time as it was the day before his assassination. If you are one of my Storytelling students then this is a classic example of story structure. Enjoy!

Wednesday 10 January 2018

Oprah Winfrey Receives Cecil B. de Mille Award at the 2018 Golden Globes





This speech was heart rending and uplifting in turns and really shows what a woman - a black woman can do when she sets her mind to it and speaks her truth!

What can you do when you speak yours?

Click on the link below and sign up to our Storytelling for Business Courses and hone your Storytelling for Business and Presentation Skills Courses today!

http://showpatrol.tv/bookings.html


Black Women in the Media Rebooted -2018 Special


I Produced a Feature in 2011 for OHTV, Sky 199 called "Black Women in the Media" Controversial and uplifting it featured among others famous names like ITV Broadcaster Charlene White, Mallorie Blackman MBE, Jessica Huie MBE, Jasmine Dotiwala and BBC Entertainments Correspondent Brenda Emmanus.

Seven years later how much has changed? I'd like to do an update featuring some of the amazing Breakthrough Talent of 2017 and beyond.

Let me know via Twitter whether you'd be interested in watching it?


Black Women in the Media - Are you Wo-man enough?

Mobile Movie Making - Half Term Classes for Kids!


The kids are back at school and Half Term is on the way.

If you're running out of ideas let us help.

We have organised some great new classes to get those creative juices flowing and have fun while doing it.

If you know anyone who may enjoy these sessions in your area whether you are in London or further afield get in touch as soon as possible and let us book you in. Call us on 07973 348321 email info@showpatrol.tv or book direct www.showpatrol.tv/bookings.html



Wednesday 3 January 2018

Black Women Heavier but Happier with Body Image than White Women





Back in March 2012 I contributed to a Debate on Black Women being Heavier but happier. At this time of year when everyone seems to be on a health kick, I wonder is this still true?