Made By Brum

Celebrate the people and culture of Birmingham and WM, in MADEBYBRUM's first exhibition. Collaborating with The Jointworks, we will be hosting stories old and new, in an evening taking pride and confidence in our region. Come down and enjoy our short films, photography, and interactive art, and be part of the conversation that's challenging the negative perceptions of Brum and WM. We will be screening our shorts, such as 'A Dumpling Story', and the Handsworth-made 'JERKMAN', plus stories about the Birmingham Indoor Markets and The Electric Cinema. PLUS, beautiful photography, and an interactive exhibit made to create a discussion about the identity and future of our city. So come down to the JQ next Thursday (27th Feb) and enjoy an evening of stories about our bloody brilliant region. Where: The Jointworks 45 Frederick St, JQ When: Thursday 27th Feb 6-9pm Tickets: None required. All are welcome!

Step into the culture, food, and life of Handsworth, as seen through the eyes of local Jerkman, Adrian. A celebration of family, Jamaican culture, and Handsworth, JERKMAN shines a light on an often misrepresented region of Brum, and celebrates the people and community of an area us Brummies should be proud of. Made in partnership with @hockleysocialclub & @wmjcfood Presented by Made By Brum x Hockley Social Club @madebybrum: Showcasing Birmingham and West Midlands incredible impact on food, music and industry, telling local stories with local talent. Rewriting the narrative of our region. @hockleysocialclub We gotta big up HSC; what we see as the best street food and live music spot in the West Midlands, a place where everyone is welcome, and which spotlights local talent from all over the region. @wmjcfood The best jerk street food in the country. End of. -- Directed, Shot, Edited by: @carlwoodsfilm Assistant Editor: @elodiebonnick Sound Mix: @smnbnjmn Music: Audio Network Additional Archive: Adrian (@wmjc) With thanks to: @WMJC , @hockleysocialclub, and the people of Handsworth (C) Zedmill LTD 2025

Feeling hungry? -- Get ready to jump into Adrian's story and taste the flavours that inspired him to create @wmjcfood A story full of great food, good vibes, and proper community. We not just celebrating those aromas and tastes that make his jerk chicken so good, but also the people of Handsworth that made him who he is today. So get ready for Saturday 11th Jan when we drop the short film, and you get to see what makes a Jerkman. -- Film dropping Saturday 11th. Adrian's residency kicking off at @hockleysocialclub on Friday 10th. Follow MADEBYBRUM for more stories proudly celebrating Birmingham and the WM. -- #handsworth #jamaicanfood #jerkchicken #streetfood #independentbusiness #birmingham

The City Speaks: Rosie Tee -- The second in our series focusing on The Electric Cinema and Station Street, in Birmingham. A street rich in culture, history, and importance, and one that faces a very precarious future. Follow the Save The Electric campaign for more info and get involved! We can only shape our city if we are part of the conversation! Big thanks to @rosietee of @kikimorarecords for sharing her voice with us. -- Feel free to share our stories and remember to credit @madebybrum and @carlwoodsfilm Shot + edited by Carl Woods -- #savetheelectric #thecityspeaks #madebybrum #theelectriccinema #birmingham #culture #art #cinema #independentcinema #aerialvideo #drone @flatpackfestival @ozzyosbourne @ichoosebirmingham

The City Speaks: Rupert -- Following the sad news that The Electric Cinema in Brum is closing and faces demolition, we are sharing voices to build awareness and connection to a cultural and historic asset of our city. The Electric is the oldest working cinema in the UK, and sits in the middle of Station Street; a place rich in cultural history and a gem of Brum. We will be telling me stories of The Electric, building a memory of place, and working with other local groups to fight back and retain such a special piece of West Midlands history. -- Feel free to share our stories, and remember to credit @madebybrum & @carlwoodsfilm -- #savetheelectric #thecityspeaks #madebybrum #theelectriccinema #birmingham #culture #cinema #history #cinemalover #independentfilm #drone #aerialphotography

The City Speaks: Balvinder -- The City Speaks is a series of films platforming local voices to explore the flux and change happening in our ever evolving city, giving regular people an opportunity to learn, question, and discuss the direction and identity of our home. Balvinder's family have worked at the Birmingham Indoor Markets for decades, and currently run a stall selling workwear clothing. He shares with us his concerns that economic growth will have on the city, and our regions growing inequality. -- Feel free to share our series, and remember to credit @madebybrum and @carlwoodsfilm #madebybrum tells local stories with local talent, showcasing our the incredible impact of Brum and WM on culture and industry, to challenge negative perceptions and increase local pride. -- #thecityspeaks #birmingham #grandcentral #newstreet #birminghamnewstreet #birminghamindoormarkets #drone #aerial #cityscape #photography

Welcome to Grace & James, a neighbour of Blowwater's, and the delectable Lewis, a good friend of Sabrina. @lactose_lewis and the team at @graceandjameskh supported Sabrina early on, helping her to create a wine list that worked with her fresh and cosy dumpling menu. It was great to work with the team and we highly recommend their wine 👌 Check out Grace + James on York Rd, Kings Heath 🍷🥟 -- Lewis's Story A Dumpling Story Edited by @carlwoodsfilm + @elodiebonnick Music by @rupertcole_ #dumplings #madebybrum #kingsheath #wine #community #yorkroad

A Dumpling Story

Step into Blowwater Cafe in Kings Heath, Birmingham, and take a journey across memory and food with Sabrina, a creative from Hong Kong who finds community and friendship in a new city. Presented by Made By Brum: Showcasing Birmingham's incredible impact on food, music and industry, telling local stories with local talent. Blow Water 吹水

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