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London Vampires

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Super Goths, Satanists and real life vampires. In London there are three societies dedicated to the Vampire, this documentary looks at their members, friends and observers. This exploration opens the coffin lid on this growing sub culture. They exist but what do they actually do?
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Nails (John McCullagh)
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London Vampires - Trevor Hargreaves
Enter the underworld of Londons Vampire societies. With monthly meetings and rival groups what exactly do these individuals indulge in? Part romantic, goth, exhibitionists, cyber punk their definitions elude the common passer by. Lady Isis is a black witch, from a family of witches; she explains the thirst for these groups and the prejudice they have faced since the eighties. David is an occultist and, with Gareth his academic friend, they explore the dark realms and motivation behind the groups. Why do they dress like they are in a Hammer Horror film? Do they really drink blood? Are they aligned with satanic groups or are they just fantasists. This short documentary opens the lid on this secretive world and explores the real life vampires and their customs. Shot over a period of months the individuals opened up to me (the director) and as they become more comfortable with me they started to tell me things that I could not believe at first. They are an intriguing group of people from all walks of life and definitely worth a closer look.To find out more about Trevor Hargreaves , visit their profile Here.

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Viva Fitzrovia - Paolo Sedazzari
Short film about the London District of Fitzrovia. Viva Fitzrovia takes you through the bent back streets and labyrinthine alleys of that most intriguing and mysterious district of London Fitzrovia. Traditionally the hang outs of artists, criminals, revolutionaries and ladies of the night, Fitzrovia may have become ever so slightly gentrified in recent years, but its past still hangs heavy in the air. You dont have to know anything about it to sense it, to feel it. Viva Fitzrovia explores the regions past, and the varied collection of artists and characters associated with it . But is also looks at the contemporary issues directly affecting Londoners today - such as the recent demolition of the Middlesex Hospital and what is to built in its place. It also deals with the heated debate surrounding the estate agents and property developers who want to re-name the area ....Noho. With a whole host of illuminating Interviewees including publisher and poet Felix Dennis, author Mike Pentelow, photographer Peter Mackertich Viva Fitzrovia is an enlightening and thought provoking visual essay into Londons past, present and future. To find out more about Paolo Sedazzari, visit their profile Here. For more great films visit the Shooting People Channel.

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For more episodes in this series, visit the Vice Versus page The community notoriously shies away from the media due to some of its members extreme behaviour.

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