Three-day film photography event: Human Towers in London

An event that brings together film, culture, and heritage. Join us for a three-day photography experience that will take you to Spain without leaving London.

Have you ever heard of the Human Towers? In Catalonia, Spain, communities unite to form castells: towers of people that rise high above the crowd as a powerful display of trust, teamwork, and tradition. On this special occasion, Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls are bringing this unique cultural spectacle to London.

To guide us through this tradition, we will have the honour of hosting Marta Arjona, a Spanish photographer (recently awarded the Ilford Grant) and a member of Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls. Marta will be travelling to London to share her first-hand experience and knowledge of castells, and to teach participants how to document this tradition on film.

Thursday 18 September - Meeting at St Paul's Underground Station

Theory session with Marta; learn the history of castells and the techniques behind documenting them.

Friday 19 September - Meeting at Charter School Bermondsey

Apply your knowledge in practice during the rehearsal, with guidance on photographing the process.

Saturday 20 September - Meeting at Potters Fields Park

Join us as we document the official performance together.

• 1 roll of film plus developing and scanning, supplied by 21 Studio Lab
• A team t-shirt, so participants can recognise each other easily, especially during the official event - PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE ONCE YOU PURCHASE YOUR TICKET (DEADLINE FOR LETTING US KNOW YOUR SIZE IS 8TH OF SEPTEMBER).

This event is a collaboration between Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls, 21 Studio Lab, and photographer Marta Arjona.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Potters Fields Park, Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom