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The Oxfordshire Oar Makers - History In The Making (Episode 1)

Museum Services Volunteers Caroline & Roger become curious when a Rowing Oar is donated to the Museum along with an essay about the craft. The film follows their research as they discover how the craft developed from 1932 and played out onto a world stage with techniques that still survives today.

  • Sharon Woodward
    Director
  • Christiane Jeuckens
    Producer
  • Sharon Woodward
    Camera
  • Sharon Woodward
    Sound
  • Sharon Woodward
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 15 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 29, 2013
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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Director Biography - Sharon Woodward


Freelance award winning independent film maker, project manager and media tutor.

First break in television was in 1984 with the then new Channel 4's Eleventh Hour Youth Series 'Turn It Up' . Went on to train at Newport Film School, The National Film and Television School and in the cutting rooms of BBC Wales and Tyne Tees Television. Specialized from 2003 - 2010 in running media projects with young people with physical and learning disabilities. Now works with corporate organizations, educational establishments, individuals and community groups with a particular interest in social history and archaeology.

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Director Statement

I was commissioned by the Oxfordshire Museum Service and the Archeology department to document a series of events and educational activities exploring the County's artifacts that display traditional crafts and skills, as well as local artists and craftspeople who inspire future generations.

The Oxfordshire Oar Makers was the first of the History in the Making series. It is a project of the Oxfordshire Museum Service and was funded by Arts Council England as part of the Aspire programme