DESCRIPTION:
ARTEMIS
is a documentary (68 mins) by Sektion Red which focuses on 9 current
female MC's in UK Hip Hop, exploring various perceptions as to why there
are not more prominent female voices in the genre, both on stage and
behind the scenes, with some ideas as to how to rectify this in the
final chapters of the film. Directed by Oliver Whitehouse, produced by
Laura Green and behind the scenes filmed by Fleur Wild. Following the
release of the documentary we're releasing an a cappella rap video with
each of the 9 featured artists.
Starring:
Bobbie Johnson, Genie Marie, Holly Flo Lightly, Jaz Kahina, MINX, Oracy, Seraphim, Shay D & TrueMendous.
OUR INSPIRATION:
Hip
Hop is generally considered pretty misogynistic, we wanted to look into
the roots of this, and to show that not all female rappers wear
provocative outfits and rap about sex, some female rappers are positive
role models for future generations and deserve our attention. We sat
down with each artist and filmed open conversations about their
perspectives on the industry and culture as a whole and their position
in it.
INTERVIEWS:
From
making this project I've learned a lot, and have a much better insight
into opportunities for growth for women in the industry and understand
far better why the current climate is less accommodating for women than
men, I'd love to share some of my thoughts on the subject so am very
available for interviews if you think it would be of interest to your
audience.
OUR BACKGROUND:
Sektion
Red is a music video production company and platform which has been
running since 2012, we've accrued over 7,000 YouTube subscribers and
worked with a majority of the top UK hip hop acts; the likes of Split
Prophets, Leaf Dog, BVA, Stig of the Dump, as well as a few US exclusive
videos with Edo .G, Chali 2Na (Jurassic 5) and Boldy James, grime
artists Ghetts, Shystie and No Lay… and so on!
WHY THE NAME 'ARTEMIS'?:
Artemis,
amongst other things in ancient greek mythology is the goddess of
wilderness and the hunt, as such we have a wilderness theme running
throughout, with many of the interviews filmed in the wild and all of
the follow up a cappella raps, the hunt being relevant to our and their
hunger to achieve. In addition Artemis became the patron saint of childbirth, the protector of children, and the goddess who especially heard the appeals of women.
We
hope you enjoy what we've been working so hard on and think there is
lots in there to be discussed! We hope to hear back with your thoughts
or potential follow up interviews or reviews from yourself.
OUR SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SektionRed
Twitter: @SektionRed
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