In association with the Multi-Cultural Resource Centre (NI) Working with the Multi-Cultural Resource Centre (NI), this project brings together young people from many different backgrounds - Zimbabwe, China, Paraguay, Colombia, Syria, Kosovo and mixed ethnic backgrounds - to make a film together. Northern Ireland is a predominantly white society where the tradition of emigration is strong.  The 'locals' are not used to cultures and traditions that are different from their own (and there are problems trying to accommodate these…) As many of the children and young people are second generation there are complex nuances in trying to straddle different cultures.  Trying to assimilate into Northern Irish culture while maintaining the traditions of the family in diet, clothes, religion are often a very difficult balance. Where parents do not have much English the burden of responsibility often falls to children to interpret when visiting a doctor's surgery for example.  This is obviously an awkward and potentially dangerous situation. Trying to live in a 'Christian' society where the festivals/holidays/diet from other world religions are not acknowledged or understood on any level has an added resonance in Northern Ireland.  The young people have direct insight into the impact of living in a country where two communities dominate education, leisure facilities, everything. They have to try to fit in with this or opt out altogether. Some of the young people's families have been persecuted in their mother country and have consequently moved to Northern Ireland.  This can be a frightening and confusing experience as they have come to live in a society that is emerging from conflict itself. For young people, who are often isolated, the outcome of writing, directing and editing a film of their own will provide a tangible record of their contribution to Northern Irish society.  It will be a wonderful opportunity to express themselves creatively and artistically in a supportive and non-threatening environment. The Multi-Cultural Resource Centre (NI) The Multi-Cultural Resource Centre (NI) was established in 1991.  MCRC aims to develop and promote awareness, understanding and acceptance of minority ethnic communities in Northern Ireland.  The Centre also aims to improve the quality of life among minority ethnic communities by advocating equity of opportunity and outcomes.