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Look the other way

'Look the Other Way' investigates how people respond emotionally when faced with the stark realities of homelessness.

​Geoff Kearns knows those realities all too well and was keen to get involved in the project. Teaming up with filmmaker Simon Waller, Geoff helped construct the VR experience used in the film as well as volunteering at the two installation days, where participants were asked to​ '​swap places’ with a homeless person for a few brief moments and then feedback on how it felt.

Homeless people often say they feel isolated and cut off from society, but by donating to a London based charity called The Passage you can help reconnect them with people, places and opportunities to thrive.

‘Look the Other Way’ challenges people to consider their response to homelessness and offers them a way to make a difference.

  • Simon Waller
    Director
    Life on the Streets
  • Simon Waller
    Writer
    Life on the Streets
  • Geoff Kearns
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 50 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Simon Waller

Simon Waller is a filmmaker and photographer based in London. He has a number of international clients, including television broadcasters, advertising agencies, charities and FTSE listed companies and specialises in delivering branded content, documentary films, short form high quality films and photography.

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Director Statement

‘Look the Other Way’ challenges people to consider their response to homelessness and offers them a way to make a difference.