Back in 2022 Covid-19 played havoc with our live performances, so we asked our rangatahi to make a series of short films. Each film was devised and developed by our young participants in collaboration with an amazing group of young graduates from the Yoobee Colleges South Seas Film School.

Then, on 19th November 2022, we presented the inaugural “Through the Roof” Film Festival in the Aotea Centre in Auckland. It was a magnificent day! You can enjoy all the films from our 2022 “Through the Roof” Film Festival by clicking the tiles below.

We’re very grateful to a number of organisations who supported this ambitious project including: The Potter Masonic Trust, Manatū Taonga, Auckland Live, Foundation North, Yoobee Colleges, Henderson-Massey Local Board, Papakura Local Board, and Auckland Council through the Creative Communities Scheme.

The School of Powers and Everything Wonderful

Created by our Tauranga class.

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The Little Heroes: Justice is Served

Created by our South Auckland class.

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The Spotify Hijack

Created by our North Shore class.

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P.U.N.S.

Created by our Rodney class.

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HOOPS

Created by our West Auckland class.

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The Making of "Through The Roof"

An introduction to the people behind Glass Ceiling Arts Collective and our "Through the Roof" film project.

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These films were made with amazing support from the following:.

 

“What a wonderful event. I absolutely loved the first film about the process, and what it means to the parents and tutors to be involved. Was moved to tears a number of times!”

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“It's hard being a special needs young man, finding self esteem and ways to be challenged to do your best and collaborate on projects is not easy. This project ticked every box, and exceeded all expectations, and we are thrilled with the results.”

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“The pride and reaction of the young people and their families. To see these kids, who are so often marginalised and excluded from these sorts of activities, “star” in a movie that they contributed from the plot ideas, to the characters and even the music underscores, was their equivalent of winning the world cup in rugby or an academy award. Pride and achievement ....what a boost in their confidence.”

“What a wonderful event. I absolutely loved the first film about the process, and what it means to the parents and tutors to be involved. Was moved to tears a number of times!” 〰️ “It's hard being a special needs young man, finding self esteem and ways to be challenged to do your best and collaborate on projects is not easy. This project ticked every box, and exceeded all expectations, and we are thrilled with the results.” 〰️ “The pride and reaction of the young people and their families. To see these kids, who are so often marginalised and excluded from these sorts of activities, “star” in a movie that they contributed from the plot ideas, to the characters and even the music underscores, was their equivalent of winning the world cup in rugby or an academy award. Pride and achievement ....what a boost in their confidence.”