Richmond Historical Pageant

Stockton Races(en)

Made in 1896 during the flat racing season (March-October) at Stockton Racecourse, a former horse racing venue in Thornaby-on-Tees, North Yorkshire, UK. Several horses are ridden by jockeys past the camera. Many men in flat caps from the crowd run onto the course and run past the camera at the end of the race. Two policemen follow the men.

Machel Montano: Journey of a Soca King(en)

With a lifelong mission to put soca music on the international map, Machel Montano has pioneered the evolution of the genre throughout his 34-year career.

Le soleil a pas d'chance(fr)

Les larmes de la légion(fr)

Der Karneval zu Mainz 1908(de)

Short film about the carnival activities in Mainz, Germany.

Last of a London Summer(en)

The last days of summer captured on 16mm.

Happy Sea Side Holidays(en)

An enterprising family make the most of, not one, but eight seaside beaches dotted around the north of England, all in one summer.

Carnal Hell(en)

A documentary about the making of Joe Cash's last directorial feature film Carnal Redemption, showcasing the behind the scenes, the preproduction hell of the film and the mayhem which goes into a Joe Cash film.

Confessions of a Burning Man(en)

The experience shared by four first-timers demonstrates how Burning Man dissolves the barriers between races, nationalities and economic classes. A beautiful piece of film-making which inspires and entertains as it provides some understanding about why people return year after year.

Dulais Valley(xx)

Master baker, owner of Duffryn Bakery, Onllwyn, turns his hand to film-making and captures community events in glorious colour.

Great Yorkshire Show at Leeds(xx)

The well-dressed Edwardian ladies and gents of the county tour the annual agricultural show.

Dust Devils(en)

A beautifully done video of Burning Man 2001, 2002 & 2003. Lots of people interviews, Center Cafe activity and extensive coverage of artist David Best and the Temple construction and burn. This documentary captures the swirling columns of dust that were created during the intense heat of the 2002 Temple burn.

Alaaf - 200 Jahre Kölner Karneval(de)

200 years of Cologne Carnival! The most colourful and loudest festival in Cologne celebrates a big birthday. In February 1823, a few men from Cologne's upper class founded the so-called 'Festordnende Komitee' - the forerunner of today's 'Festkomitee Kölner Karneval'. This 'big bang' was a reaction to the old festival getting out of hand in orgies and violence. Carnival was in danger. A ban by the Prussian rulers was imminent. The new committee wanted to control the wild goings-on, establish rules and organise the celebrations.

Dragon's World: A Fantasy Made Real(en)

"The Last Dragon" is a nature mockumentary about a British scientific team that attempts to understand the unique incredible beasts that have fascinated people for ages. CGI is used to create the dragons.

Look at Life: Shopping by the Ton(en)

A visit to Smithfield Market, Covent Garden and Billingsgate, at their busiest time, the early morning.

Look at Life: Market Place(en)

A look into London's street markets and how they're suffering to compete with supermarkets.

Selkirk Common Riding 1899(xx)

Selkirk does its Border traditions proud with a cavalcade of riders and a herculean feat of banner waving.

Pwllheli Carnival(xx)

Weird and wonderful characters entertain the crowds in this summer's day procession at Pwllheli, Gwynedd.

Sunderland Roker Regatta and Festival August Bank Holiday(xx)

Roll up, roll up, for all the fun of the fair as Sunderland celebrates the August bank holiday.

Harrow Hospital Carnival(xx)

Harrow’s extraordinary and opulent pageant, and seaside holidays on the south coast.