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TISH

Tish delves into the life and work of British photographer Tish Murtha, renowned for her poignant black-and-white images capturing the struggles of working-class communities in Northeast England during the 1970s and 1980s. Through the lens of her daughter, Ella Murtha, the film explores Tish's unwavering commitment to social justice and her efforts to shed light on the impacts of deindustrialization and austerity policies on her community. Despite facing personal hardships and professional marginalization, Tish's legacy endures, highlighting the power of photography as a tool for advocacy and change.

THE FILMMAKER

Paul Sng is a bi-racial British Chinese filmmaker based in Edinburgh, making bold and creatively ambitious films about people who challenge the status quo. His work focuses on finding below the surface narratives to amplify lesser known and unheard voices that will connect emotionally with audiences across the world. He enjoys working with great teams to achieve high production values and deliver on budget and on time. Each project is driven by methodical research, creative storytelling and a collaborative approach that strives for equality, diversity and inclusion.

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

Festival Opening Night Film – Sheffield International Documentary Festival, UK
Winner Non Broadcast Factual Award – Royal Television Society North East and Border Awards
Audience Award Best Documentary – Leeds International Film Festival, UK
Docs Ireland, Ireland
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, Greece
PhotoMidwest Festival, USA
FilmBath Film Festival, UK

TISH

Catalog # EPF16098 ● ISBN: 978-1-963201-38-3 ● UPC: 6-82086-16098-6 ● NTSC

90 Minutes ● Copyright 2023 ● English

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Larry Rattner - larry@epfmedia.com

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