What were you like when you were young?
At the age of 17 I was living with other young people in a squat in Gothenburg, Sweden. We were influenced by anarchistic ideas and practised consensus decision-making. We reflected deeply on things and decided the squat should be drug- and alcohol-free - we were stricter than many people's homes.
Where did you go to university?
I came to the UK to study fine art and film-making in Hull and Sheffield, before moving to Leicester. While I was doing a fine art course, I started to get involved in voluntary work. I was always looking for chances to make films and, because I was active in the community, the two things would come together.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
