Dan Dunbar Photography

Polegate Calendar raises £1,500 for St Wilfrids Hospice

2012-01-04T17:22:00.005Z

Dan Dunbar has presented a cheque for £1,500 to St Wilfrids Hospice. The money was raised through the sale of the Polegate and Village life calendar. For the second year running Dan Dunbar has organised a photography competition, giving the residents a chance to submit photographs of the local area which are than reproduced into a calendar sponsored by local business.

Dan Dunbar and Lucy Dickens a physiotherapy at St Wilfrids Hospice.

Dan Dunbar project manager said, “Polegate and local residents have been very supportive in making the calendar a success for the second year. I would like to thank everyone involved for their support especially those who have purchased a calendar. I would like to extend my thanks to the sponsors for making it possible to produce the calendars and also those who have been able to sell the calendars in local shops.

Jenna Stringer, Events Co-ordinator at St Wilfrids Hospice Said “ We're so grateful for this generous donation from Dan Dunbar and for all his hard work in supporting us. The support of our local community is vital to ensure we can continue to provide skilled and compassionate care and our thanks go to Dan and everyone who has supported him.”

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Portfolio

2011-09-05T15:26:00.006+01:00

A portfolio of the East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Wedding Portfolio

2011-09-05T15:25:00.003+01:00

Eastbourne Herald - Page 1

2011-08-05T12:05:00.000+01:00

More of my work in the local press can be seen here: Dan Dunbar Photojournalism

Eastbourne 999 Display 2011

2011-07-04T16:46:00.003+01:00

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

2011-06-01T18:39:00.003+01:00

Some Truth About Youth

2011-05-02T11:46:00.004+01:00

Play on Vimeo for better quality.

"Outside of the more serious side of institutional documentaries and photography, I have also made films around social issues, one for The British Youth Council who recruited ten young people to make a 40 minute documentary. The film named: “Some truth about youth”, focussed on the political movements and personal stories in which young people have been able to make a difference. As part of the film, we interviewed well known politicians such as Peter Mandelson. Screenings of the documentary have taken place at the British Film Institute and at BAFTA in London along with being shown on the Community Channel and 1000 DVD’s were distributed to various schools and schools and youth clubs in the UK. The film-makers scooped the accolade of ‘Best broadcast created by young people’ in the Positive Images Awards."

The full film is available here: Some Truth About Youth

Combining Images

2011-05-01T20:35:00.000+01:00

Arts Award in Tag Magazine

2011-04-25T18:47:00.000+01:00

Tag Magazine created as part of my Media Course at Sussex Downs College. A free publication for 14-19 year old's, distributed throughout East Sussex.

Music Video (Tramendas-Too Strong)

2011-04-11T20:37:00.003+01:00

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A Music Video for Tramendas-Too Strong

Director - Owen Corke
Producer - Jack Driver
Director Of Photography - Dan Dunbar

120 Film

2011-02-27T16:29:00.001Z

Eastbourne Pier

2011-02-01T16:38:00.000Z

What Happens When You Call 999?

2011-01-31T12:34:00.003Z

Play on Vimeo for better quality.

Video production has been another interest of mine and a couple of years ago I wrote, filmed and edited a short film for the East Sussex Fire Service, documenting how they deal with a 999 call, I was the first person in this area to gain access to film such a documentary. The film was made in association with my Trinity Silver Arts Award. The film was nominated for awards and screened at several filmmakers awarding bodies namely: The ‘Leeds Young People Film festival’ and ‘The Co-operative young film makers’ festival’, was awarded 2 stars at the ‘IAC British International’ amateur film competition and won the ‘Sound and Architect’ film and media festival prize, which led to an invitation for me to have a private tour of the BBC South East and watch the live show from the studio gallery.

This film could not have been made without the support of the teams at both Eastbourne Fire Station and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Many thanks go to all the staff.

Cyanotype

2011-01-23T12:35:00.001Z

Pride of Polegate Calendar Raises

2010-12-22T11:38:00.002Z

Dan Dunbar has presented £1150 to Polegate based charity children with cancer fund. The money was raised through the sale of the Pride of Polegate calendar. Dan Dunbar early this year organised a photography competition giving the residents a chance to submit photographs of Polegate. These images were than reproduced into a calendar sponsored by local business.

Dan Dunbar organiser said, “Polegate residents have been very supportive in making this project work and I would like to thank everyone involved for their support. I would like to thank all the sponsors for being able to produce the calendar and also those who have been able to sell the calendars and my extended thanks goes to Withers Diy who have sold over 80 of the calendars. I have really enjoyed the overseeing of the project and hope to do a similar project in the future.”

Ursula Downton CWCF “We are amazed by the fantastic amount that Dan has raised by his Pride of Polegate Calendar project. He deserved to do well as he's put so much hard work and effort into it. We really appreciate that Dan chose Children With Cancer Fund to benefit from the project. ”

Dan Dunbar organised this in association with his gold Arts Award, which is nationally recognised qualification that the highest recognitions of your abilities as a creative arts leader. Dan has now been successful in achieving his Gold Arts Award and the moderator commented that his portfolio was "an outstanding and unique portfolio where clearly the young person has embraced both personal arts development and arts project leadership wholeheartedly and with flair. The online portfolio was laid out in a compact and professional manner and creative in approach"

Willingdon Community School supported Dan through all levels of his award. Marina Castledine, Arts Award adviser said “ We are hugely proud of the hard work Dan has put it. He is a credit to the school and community and an inspiration to other students. We wish him all the best for the future”

5 Picture Story

2010-12-12T18:59:00.002Z

A Road Traffic Collision

Polegate In Snow

2010-12-02T15:52:00.000Z

Hastings Pier

2010-10-10T18:29:00.000+01:00

Sussex Cycle Racing League

2010-10-01T18:25:00.001+01:00

Movement project

2010-09-20T18:23:00.000+01:00

Pride of Polegate Photography Competition

2010-09-14T19:05:00.000+01:00

Polegate and Willingdon Photographer's welcome.

Entry deatils and futher information at www.polegate-tc.co.uk/pages/photography.asp

Calling All Polegate Photographers

Polegate photographers have a chance to showcase their work in calendar which will than be able available to Polegate residents. for a donation to Polegate based charity Children with Cancer.

The Pride of Polegate Photography Competition is an opportunity to show everyone what is good about the area and for everyone else to see it. Pictures will be judged and winners will see their images featured in a calendar ready for next year.

Dan Dunbar, competition organiser said: “ This is a chance for local people to use photography to show what Polegate means to them”.

The competition is open to amateur and professional photographers alike, who are residents of Polegate who have until midday Friday 15th October to enter their images into The Pride of Polegate Photo Competition.

The Pride of Polegate Photography Competition judging panel will be looking for the photographers idea of positive aspects of living and working in the area. They will also consider a range of factors and will be looking for present rural, urban landscapes and scenes at events. Judges will also look for a creative approach and good technical ability.

Perspective

2010-09-10T19:17:00.000+01:00

Sussex Cycle Racing League

2010-08-31T10:09:00.000+01:00

More can be seen at: http://www.scrl.co.uk/html/gallery_2010.html

Tigers

2010-08-28T19:21:00.000+01:00

Scottish Waterfalls

2010-08-27T19:23:00.000+01:00

Highland Wildlife Park

2010-08-25T19:35:00.000+01:00

Scotsman Plays Bagpipes

2010-08-22T19:34:00.000+01:00

Toadstool

2010-08-21T19:32:00.000+01:00

Wildflowers

2010-08-20T19:31:00.000+01:00

Dragonfly Eats Bumble Bee

2010-08-18T19:30:00.000+01:00

Scottish View's

2010-08-16T19:28:00.000+01:00

Tyre Tracks

2010-08-09T19:27:00.000+01:00

Lilly's

2010-07-28T15:44:00.000+01:00

Squirrel

2010-07-27T15:43:00.001+01:00

Sunflowers

2010-07-23T15:42:00.000+01:00

Garden Wildlife

2010-07-23T15:38:00.000+01:00

A View of the Seven Sisters

2010-07-15T18:00:00.000+01:00

Eastbourne's High Tide

2010-07-15T15:35:00.000+01:00

Eastbourne 999 Display 2010

2010-07-12T10:42:00.001+01:00

A selection of my photographs from this year's Eastbourne 999 Display

LOCAL YOUNG FILMMAKER HONOURED WITH AWARD

2010-07-12T09:01:00.002+01:00

LOCAL YOUNG FILMMAKER HONOURED WITH AWARD

Dan Dunbar, aged 17, from Polegate has received an award for a film about youth activism that he helped to make Dan‘s 40-minute documentary competed against more than 80 other entries to become a winner of the ‘Positive Images Awards’. This national scheme celebrates projects which show young people in fair and balanced way.

The film has scooped the accolade ‘Best broadcast created by young people’. Dan along with nine other young people aged 16 to 25 were trained and supported by national charity the British Youth Council (BYC) to make ‘Some Truth About Youth’.

Produced to celebrate the 60 anniversary of BYC, the documentary highlights the achievements of young campaigners over the last 60 years. The filmmakers spoke to MPs and activists about how they held past leaders to account and asked them what young people can do today to improve society.

The documentary, which was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) under their Young Roots programme, can be viewed on the British Youth Council website. It is also being shown on the Community Channel (Freeview channel 87) next Thursday (22 July) and Sunday (25 July).

Screenings of the documentary taken place held at the British Film Institute and at BAFTA in London. Youth groups, schools and others who would like to arrange a screening of the film can request a DVD copy from the British Youth Council by emailingcommunications@byc.org.uk.

Dan Dunbar says:

“This documentary explores how young people continue to achieve regardless of how we are stereotyped.”

Student Diploma Shows

2010-06-10T13:50:00.000+01:00

Students make documentary about MS

2010-05-20T19:28:00.003+01:00

THREE students from Sussex Downs College, Eastbourne, have been making a documentary about multiple sclerosis.

The students, who are studying media production, were given the task of making a 10-minute documentary on a subject of their choice.

The team - Joanna Evenden, Dan Dunbar and James Miller - decided to make a film to raise awareness of MS and carried out filming at the Eastbourne and South Wealden MS Society resource centre in St Leonards Road.

They filmed interviews with the chairman, Bernard Curtis, and group members, also with Debbie Soave, senior neuro-physiotherapist at Eastbourne District General Hospital.

Producer Dan Dunbar said, "We wanted to make a documentary which was different. Where others are making films on the local area we wanted to have a more personal side to ours and to build awareness of MS."
Joanna Evenden, director, said, "It was a good project to work on and I feel I have learnt a lot from it." James Miller, director of photography, said, "My mother has MS so I know how this disease can affect a person.

"It's awesome how the Eastbourne & South Wealden MS Society does a lot to help local people who suffer from MS, and the volunteers deserve a lot of praise for the work they do."

Their lecturer at the college, Dave Alexander, said, "We have had a long running tradition of media students undertaking projects like this with real institutions and groups in the community.

"I am very proud of them and their professional attitude to their work."
Bernard Curtis MS Chairman said, "I am delighted that three young students devoted so much time and energy to this project, and in such a professional manner.

"They deserve the highest credit for helping us raise awareness of multiple sclerosis locally."

The finished film will be screened at the end of year show at Eversley House, Sussex Downs College Friday, June 11 at 5pm.

Bluebells

2010-05-12T18:00:00.001+01:00

Coastal Landscapes

2010-02-21T19:24:00.001Z

Environmental Portait's

2010-01-13T19:26:00.003Z

December Snow

2009-12-20T13:56:00.001Z

Trees in the snow and a festive looking post box.

Some Truth About Youth

2009-11-22T12:34:00.006Z

The British Youth Council recruited ten young people to make a 40 minute documentary. The film named: “Some truth about youth”, focused on the political movements and personal stories in which young people have been able to make a difference.

As part of the film, we interviewed well known politicians such as Peter Mandelson. Screenings of the documentary have taken place at the British Film Institute and at BAFTA in London along with being shown on the Community Channel and 1000 DVD’s were distributed to various schools and youth clubs in the UK. The film-makers scooped the accolade of ‘Best broadcast created by young people’ in the Positive Images Awards.

Spinnaker Tower

2009-10-28T13:50:00.000Z

London eye

2009-10-28T13:49:00.000Z

Penguin's

2009-10-28T13:47:00.001Z

Online Portfolio Black and White Photography

2009-09-13T18:02:00.004+01:00

A Selection Of My Black And White Photography Work

Online Portfolio Black and White Photography

2009-09-09T09:41:00.002+01:00

2009-09-04T20:39:00.000+01:00

My film "What Happens When You Call 999?" Is due to be shown at the Co-operative Young Film-Makers Film Festival later this Autumn.

Online Portfolio Preston Park

2009-09-04T20:35:00.001+01:00

More can be seen at : http://www.scrl.co.uk/html/gallery_2009.html

Online Portfolio Portraits

2009-09-04T20:30:00.002+01:00

Eastbourne Airbounre Fireworks 2009

2009-08-18T09:08:00.000+01:00

Dragonfly

2009-08-16T17:48:00.000+01:00

Eastbourne Emergency Services Display 2009

2009-07-13T15:14:00.007+01:00

A small selection of images from the Eastbourne 999 display 2009.

60 Years of Youth Culture Documentary Premiere

2009-07-09T19:31:00.001+01:00

60 Years of Youth Culture Documentary Premiere:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/379684647

Millennium Bridge London

2009-07-08T12:23:00.003+01:00

Marco Images of Lillie's

2009-06-03T17:26:00.000+01:00

Lillie's

2009-06-03T17:23:00.001+01:00

Marco Images of Lillie's

2009-05-07T19:53:00.000+01:00

“Virtual Reality”

2009-05-07T19:49:00.001+01:00

Arts Award

2009-04-30T19:18:00.002+01:00

I have now Completed The Arts Award at Silver level.

"Arts Award supports young people to develop as artists and arts leaders and is available throughout England. The Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification at three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold."

2009-04-30T18:55:00.004+01:00

The British Youth Council has gathered ten young people to research, write, and produce a documentary film about youth culture in the UK over the last 60 years. The documentary, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, will show how British young people have been able to make an impact on society, make a difference through campaigning, and been involved in democracy and decision-making.

BYC is very pleased to welcome Dan Dunbar to the team and look forward to his contribution to a ground breaking film. Dan was selected for his professional standard photography and his enlightening short film exploring how the Fire Service deal with emergenicies. Dan will be interviewing MP’s, journalists, academics and other young people and The final film will be distributed around the UK on DVD and premiered in a top London cinema.

The Leeds Young People's Film Festival - National Young Filmmakers' Award

2009-04-30T18:51:00.004+01:00

My Film "What happens When You Call 999?" (see below), was a finalist in the National Young Filmmakers' Award 2009 at The Leeds Young People's Film Festival.

This is a prestigious award, showcases the best new young filming talent in the UK.

Film wins Dan tour of news studios

2009-04-30T13:34:00.003+01:00

From the Eastbourne Herald

Published Date: 30 April 2009
A TEENAGE film-maker was given the chance to tour BBC South East after his firefighter film was shown at a media festival last year.

Dan Dunbar, a 15-year-old Willingdon Community School pupil from Polegate, created a short film entitled What Happens When You Call 999 which follows an emergency through its stages, focusing on the fire and rescue service's actions. It was shown at 2008's Sound Architect (Music and Film) Ltd film and media festival but funding constraints meant no-one won a prize for best film. Instead, organisers contacted the BBC to arrange an evening tour of its Tunbridge Wells studios.While there, Dan met editors, producers and presenters, learning how to edit a news story, broadcast live on the radio and create a weather forecast.He said, "For me, the most interesting and best part was watching the BBC news going out live in the gallery, where it all happens."Within the gallery the whole show is controlled, from the sound levels, lighting, video and effects to where it is being directed from."I found out there is someone making sure that all the timings are correct, as it cannot be a second over or under.

Flower Detail

2009-04-27T19:38:00.000+01:00

Food Time lapse

2009-04-23T11:47:00.003+01:00

Food Time Lapse for GCSE Photography 2009

Warhammer

2009-03-11T19:26:00.001Z

The Snow

2009-02-10T19:23:00.000Z

Sunset - Eastbourne

2009-02-10T19:19:00.001Z

Penguin

2008-12-30T11:33:00.001Z

Taken at Drusillas Park

Spider Web

2008-12-24T15:01:00.000Z

Close Up Detail

Polegate

2008-12-24T14:59:00.002Z

Taken For A Photography Project

Eastbourne Airbourne

2008-12-24T14:54:00.003Z

Eastbourne 2008

Chinese Festival

2008-12-24T14:52:00.001Z

Willingdon Chinese Festival

Rugby

2008-12-24T14:49:00.000Z

Rugby Taster Day

Tour of the De La Warr Pavilion

2008-11-16T13:06:00.005Z

My Review of:
Tour of the De La Warr Pavilion

Twice a month on a Sunday you can have a well-detailed guided tour of the building and the surroundings for the price of just 6.50.

The tour guide shows you all over the building and in places, which have restricted access and telling you about the building as you go, and learn some interesting facts about the building like when it was build and how much. You also learn about the newly finished refurbishment.

I though the tour was quite good value for money and you given lots of information and a goodie bag. You also learn about the construction of the building and how it was used and how it is used for today.

The tour last for about an hour and a half and I would recommend the tour to people who like to find out about places around them, but it is not suitable for children as there is lots of walking and not much to do.

What Happens When You Call 999?

2008-09-29T17:27:00.004+01:00

“What Happens When You call 999?”

Dan Dunbar made this film whilst in Year 10 at Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne, as part of his sliver level Arts Award, during 2008. He wanted to capture what happens from the moment a call to the Fire and Rescue Service is made to the engines going out.

Dan worked with Community Arts Manager Marina Castledine and professional filmmaker Nick Pilton after school to complete this part of his Arts Award. This included storyboarding and scripting the entire film, arranging a series of permissions to gain unprecedented access to the workings of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Services, shooting the film on location, as well as editing and presenting his work to the public.

The Arts Award, run by Arts Council England and Trinity Guildhall, supports young people to develop as artists and art leaders.

As a secondary school with Specialist Media and Visual Arts status, encouraging and helping young people both in school and out, to achieve an Arts Award, is an important commitment.

This film could not have been made without the support of the teams at both Eastbourne Fire Station and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Many thanks go to all the staff.

To find out more about any aspect of the project please contact

Marina Castledine

mcastledine@willingdon.e-sussex.sch.uk

Emergency Services Display

2008-09-29T17:23:00.000+01:00

Emergency Services Display's in Eastbourne

Port Lympne

2008-09-29T17:21:00.000+01:00

Taken at the Port Lympne animal park.

Flower

2008-09-29T17:18:00.001+01:00

Taken at Willingdon garden show, I like this as it shows a lot of detail of the flower.

The Lens Of Portland Bill Lighthouse

2008-08-03T12:40:00.003+01:00

The Unseen Lens Of The Famous Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill Lighthouse

2008-08-03T12:37:00.002+01:00

The Famous Portlan Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill Rocks

2008-08-03T12:34:00.002+01:00

The Waves on the rocks at Portland Bill

Weymouth Fireworks

2008-08-03T12:12:00.010+01:00

Lady Orchid

2008-06-03T18:42:00.000+01:00

A Lady Orchid, near Burling Gap

Tortoise

2008-06-03T18:40:00.001+01:00

Taken in my grandad's garden.

The Seven Sisters

2008-06-03T18:38:00.002+01:00

Blue sky's of the cliffs.

Waves

2008-06-03T18:37:00.000+01:00

Taken while Eastbourne battled the storm.

Sunset

2008-06-03T18:35:00.000+01:00

Sunset at Birling Gap

Car Lighs

2008-06-03T18:33:00.000+01:00

Car Lights, taken with a slow shutter.

Fireworks

2008-06-03T18:32:00.000+01:00

Taken at a fireworks display, Eastbourne

Red Arrows

2008-06-03T18:31:00.000+01:00

The Red Arrows, Eastbourne

Skyline

2008-06-03T18:29:00.000+01:00

Taken in the Butlins skyline.

Slow shutter

2008-06-03T17:42:00.002+01:00

This is a lcd fan.

Harvest

2008-06-03T17:31:00.001+01:00

Taken in Polegate of a corn havest.

The Long Man

2008-06-03T17:29:00.000+01:00

The Long Man of Wilmington.