A Birmingham Symphony

A poetic exploration of Birmingham (UK), inspired by the city symphony films of the 1920s and 1930s, in which a personal place-mosaic is created through a sonic-screen collaboration between filmmaker and composer.

  • Jemma Saunders
    Director
  • Oscar Vinter
    Composer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Student
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 4 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 30, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    350 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Android smartphone, minimal DSLR
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Birmingham
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • DocLondon
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Jemma Saunders

Jemma Saunders is a doctoral researcher at the University of Birmingham, where she also manages placements for the MA Film & Television as part of her Partnerships Officer role. Her audiovisual thesis explores screen portrayals of Birmingham and she is hoping to submit in 2026.

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