Last documentary night before Xmas..

Openmedia xmas extravaganza against the festive-industrial complex!

Featuring a variety of short films including...

Adbusters' shorts - 'The production of meaning'

Jean Kilbourn's 'Killing us softly', an investigation of the way advertising shapes womens self image

+ !!a buffet christmas meal!!, as a fundraiser for Manchester based independent newspaper 'The Mule'.
+ there will be presentations on the art of subvertising - the practice of making spoofs and parodies of advertisments in order to make a statement.
+ a chance to have a go at doing your own subverts. Materials provided, but if you have an old branded bit of clothing, or any magazine ads which are worthy targets, bring them along!