‘’Films are really valuable; they give people meaning and make people feel alive and less alone in the world’’

“Separately, the BFI has announced twelve emerging producers who are yet to make their first feature who will benefit from its training programme, BFI Network Insight.”

“Essential viewing... A fresh, authentic perspective that, for once, is tinged with hope and optimism.”

“This hard-hitting and well-paced documentary about young Londoners looks set to change the narrative re knife crime. Director Alice Russell knows she’s onto a winner with pithy community elder Mac, who started the movement known as BikeStormz (“Knives Down, Bikes Up”).”

“Young wannabe filmmakers should head to BFI Southbank on Sunday week for a full day of insights into the art and craft of filmmaking.”

“In a landscape decimated by austerity measures, a community called “Bike Life” has sprung up in the void, providing one of the last safety nets for young people who are searching for hope in difficult circumstances.”