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Here is a collection of short films mostly done by us, which you are welcome to download for free. These films are 'information for action' - to inspire or inform you to get involved in the issues covered in them. If you are involved in DIY video and have films you'd like to put here, get in contact.

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SchMOVIES Archives By Category

Smash EDO Campaign

Direct Action & Demos

G8 Summit 2005 in Scotland

Anti-War Movement / War On Terror / Invasion of Iraq

Funny Ones

Other Links

Links To Other DIY Video

Video Format Help / Copyleft

Useful DIY Media resources and info from Indymedia

Home | SchMOVIES

SchNEWS goes to the movies!

Here is a collection of short films mostly done by us, which you are welcome to download for free. These films are 'information for action' - to inspire or inform you to get involved in the issues covered in them. If you are involved in DIY video and have films you'd like to put here, get in contact.

Here's Some Of The Latest Films - to see the rest see SchMOVIES By Category on lefthand column


V For Video Activist
SchMOVIES DVD Collection 2006

The pick of the SchMOVIES produced in 2006, covering events across the UK such as the Smash EDO campaign, protest camps at Titnore Woods and Shepton Mallet, the Camp For Climate Action, anti-war demos at Parliament Square in the face of SOPCA laws, community resistance to the M74 motorway in Glasgow, and more... One theme that runs through these films is the blatant use of a 'political police force' to protect corporations and war criminals rather than uphold the law. But despite this, people are prepared to take direct action and not let a police state goosestep in. Remember... People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.

Out in early January 2007 - PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW - £6 (including P&P) - which comes with free copy of the SchMOVIES 2005 DVD! (If you already have one, and don't want the 2005 DVD let us know when you order). Contact the SchNEWS Office 01273 685913 or email or


Sack Parliament protest where police use SOCPA lawsSeriously Organised
Sack Parliament Protest - October 9th 2006

The much publiced ‘sack parliament’ anti-war demo at the heart of Westminsters ‘exclusion zone’ gave the Serious and Organised Crime and Punishment Acr (SOPCA) a thorough work out for the first time. The plan was to surround Parliament and prevent MPs, Lords and Civil Servants from continuing business after their Summer recess. 800 cops had other ideas.

Click Here To Download (16min, 166meg, mpeg1 format, October 2006)

  • If you witnessed any of the forty arrests on the day contact www.sackparliment.org.uk
  • At the beginning of the demo a journalist Mark Vallee was assaulted by the Police and was hospitalised if you witnessed or filmed this please contact: marc@protestphoto.co.uk
  • For more info about SOCPA see SchNEWS 483

Video Nasties - police film demonstrators in BrightonVideo Nasties

During Israel’s attacks on Gaza and the Lebanon, Sussex Action for Peace held its second march on August 19th, protesting about the West’s lack of response to war crimes in the Middle East. Before the march began it soon became apparent that Sussex Police were having none of it. Apart from the obvious Police overkill and crappy excuses for changing the route of the march, the number of police FIT teams that were deployed was way beyond the norm – even filming kids in buggies!

Click Here To Download (9min, 91meg, mpeg1 format, September 2006)

Remember, if you are filmed by the Police at a demo you have the right to obtain a copy of the footage they took. A good place to start is www.dataprotection.gov.uk because if you contact the police station directly they will invariably fob you off.


Smash EDO SchNEWSflash - 21-09-06EDO SchNEWSFLASH

The EDO/MBM factory in Brighton was completely blockaded today (21/9/06) as three activists locked onto the main gates. This lead EDO to taking the drastic action of cutting down part of their fence with an angle grinder to let staff in.

Click Here To Download (1:40min, 16meg, mpeg1 format, September 2006)

For more about see www.smashedo.org.uk


Smash EDO Trilogy 2006SMASH EDO TRILOGY 2006

A round up of three actions on Brighton's very own bomb making factory, EDO/MBM.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS - March 2006. The Brighton Weapons Inspection team return for a second attempt to enter the EDO factory on the third anniversary of the Iraq War. However, security guru Mark Lynch and the cops have other ideas.

LOCKED ON TARGET - July 2006. With Israel attacking the Lebanon and Gaza, three activists lock on to concrete barrels, blocking both gates of the factory.

SHAME - July 2006. "The Horrors of War" demo planned weeks before the Israel attacks started is sobering reminder of the aims of the SMASH EDO campaign. Workers from the factory get a thorough verbal kicking as they head home from work.

Currently Unavailable (16min, 166meg, mpeg1 format, August 2006)

For more about see www.smashedo.org.uk


Naked Bike RideTHE BIG COVER UP

'World Naked Bike Rides' took place in cities everywhere on June 10th 2006.

The Bike ride is a “carnival on wheels” protesting against the perils of car culture and oil dependency as well as highlighting the right to be naked. This film covers the World Naked Bike Ride in Brighton, which ran into problems when Chief Superintendent Jeremy Paine of Sussex Police deemed it fit to restrict riders from being fully naked, telling them to cover up their “rude bits”. The ride went ahead regardless and SchMOVIES catches up with several riders to see what they thought up about this great cover up.

Click Here To Download (6:13min, 62meg, mpeg1 format, June 2006)

For the next ride see www.worldnakedbikeride.org


Tree protesters at Titnore Woods, June 2006 BATTLE FOR TITNORE WOODS

Titnore Woods Protest Camp, near Worthing

The SchNEWS crew took a trip down to Titnore Woods near Worthing to find an up-for-it gang of protesters buiding tree houses and plotting to save this piece of ancient woodland from the onslaught of concrete, aided by strong support from the locals.

Click Here To Download (5:40min, 58meg, mpeg1 format, June 2006)

To read about this protest see SchNEWS 547, 546, Click Here, See also www.protectourwoodland.co.uk


No Borders No NationOUT OF HARMS WAY
No Borders action at Harmondsworth Detention Centre, 8th April 2006.

Following a call out by the Australian Noborders nearly 300 folk converged on Harmondsworth and Colnbrook detention centres, near Heathrow to show solidarity with the detainees held there.

Whilst a large Police presense kept everyone contained outside, the guards inside forced the detainees away from the windows so they couldn't see the demo. Subsequently hunger strikes began in Colnbrook.

Click Here To Download (6:30min, 64meg, mpeg format, April 2006)


Shot AwaySHOT AWAY

"I am the only one in this room, professional enough, that I know of, to handle this Glock 40" - famous last words

This gem has been floating about the web since it was shot in April 2004. It shows Drug Administration Agent Lee Paige shooting himself in the foot - literally! During a weapons demonstration for Florida children, Paige's firearm (a Glock 40) accidently discharged blowing a hole in his foot - and it was all caught on camera. As a result Paige is suing the DEA over leaking the film into the public domain. (See also 'And Finally...' in SchNEWS 540)

Sorry Not Available Due To Technical Hitch (2:49min, 28meg, mpeg format, April 2006)


Demo at Brand St Detention Centre, Glasgow, Nov 2005The Early Bird Catches The Firm
Brand Street Immigration Centre Action, Glasgow

Brand Street Immigration Centre is where all asylum seekers in Glasgow have to sign on weekly - and where dawn raids are carried out.

This film covers an early morning action on the centre in November 2005 which disrupted at least one dawn raid that we know about. There are weekly demos at Brand St and a local info shop has been set up directly opposite the centre for advice and support for asylum seekers.

Click Here To Download (4min, 40meg, mpeg format, March 2006)


Shepton Mallet anti-Tescos actionEvery Little Hurts
Shepton Mallet anti-Tescos action

At the end of February 2006, activists briefly set up camp to prevent TESCO from clearing woodland for a new store at Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Following their eviction people came together on March 4th for a day of action.....

Click Here To Download (approx 7 min, 75meg, mpeg format, March 2006)

For more info on the campaign see SchNEWS 534 (click here)


Crap Arrest Of The WeekCrap Arrest Copper

Here it is - that 'crap arrest' moment we've been searching for for ten years - courtesy of a friendly copper at this year's Big Green Gathering...

Click Here To Download (approx 30 secs, 1.3meg, Quicktime format, August 2005)


SchMOVIES DVD 2005SchMOVIE DVD - 2005

AVAILABLE NOW
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW - £6 (including P&P) Contact the SchNEWS Office 01273 685913 or email

An eclectic collection spanning the G8 protests in Scotland this year, the SMASH EDO campaign (with Mark Thomas), the CRE8 Summit and MAD PRIDE to name a few. These are high resolution screening copies of some of the best SchMOVIES of 2005 (including some which not on this website) There are plenty of extras which also include a SchNEWS at DSEI special.

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If you have footage of recent demos or positive projects on the go get in touch with us. We can't promise to give all of them a SchNEWS film treatment but we'll have a go. Contact us on the link below.

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V For Video Activist - SchMOVIES DVD Collection 2006

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OUT January 2007 - £6 (including P&P). Contact the SchNEWS Office 01273 685913 or email


SchMOVIES DVD - 2005

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AVAILABLE NOW
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW - £6 (including P&P) Contact the SchNEWS Office 01273 685913 or email


OUT NOW

SchNEWS At Ten - the movie

SchNEWS At Ten - The Movie
A Decade Of Party & Protest

The final, final cut of the rollocking 74 minute journey through ten years of party and protest.

For more information click here

Click here to download the trailer (1min 20, 4meg, quicktime format)

Available now on DVD from Cultureshop - click here for price and ordering.