Macc Assemble, a short film celebrating what is so great about our town, has been released for public viewing, after a Barnaby premiere last month.

As the famous Barnaby Parade couldn't take place this year, people from across Macclesfield banded together to celebrate in a different way – by creating The Macc Assemble Showreel Parade – a continuous rolling film connecting people of the town together.

The film was recorded in accordance with COVID-restrictions as of recording.

Whether on their own, in a bubble, as part of their school, club, business or organisation - the best of Macclesfield came to help play a starring role.

Subjects included local artists exhibiting paintings in South Park Pond, to the Mayor eating Granelli's ice cream.

There was an epic clip of Macclesfield skateboarders riding the cobbles of 108 Steps, to families playing hide and seek behind the West Park asteroid.

The film was also a chance to showcase our beautiful town and its vibrant communities.

Sets included but were not limited to; Park Green, Christ Church, Chestergate, on the Moss, Hurdsfield, South Park, West Park, Weston & Ivy and Market Place.

This Macc-stravaganza promises to be the most Macclesfield thing you will see in a while.

During April, May and June, the team captured snapshots of Macclesfield life: recording short cameos showcasing people's talents, ingenuity and loves.

As well as the talent in front of the camera, the production behind the lens was all Macclesfield as well with the fantastic film crew led by Flownamix Media Productions (an enterprising new Macclesfield film company setup by George Morrison).

There was also an original musical score by local composer Sam Moss and Cre8 Music.

Neil Puttick, Creative Producer for community arts collective IDST!, said "We wanted local people to show what is brilliant about living in Macclesfield and try to recapture the spirit of the Barnaby Parade.

"We were delighted that so many people rose to the challenge with exciting ideas and symbols of strong community even after the year we have had!"

Neil, who is also a Macclesfield Town Councillor, invited Macclesfield Nub News' Editor to make a brief cameo within the first two minutes of the film.

Neil's associate and a former Macclesfield Mayor Cllr Sarah Bennett-Wake also features in a spoken word role. She is the Macclesfield Town Councillor for Hurdsfield Ward.

Hundreds of Maxonians took part in the 21 minute film, which was produced by Flownamix Media Productions, comprised of young Macclesfield talent.

Carol Ann Whitehead, Programme Director of Barnaby Bright, said "This was part of a Barnany Bright series of events during the off year for Barnaby Festival."

"Back in 2020 at the height of the pandemic the town was robbed of a full festival and parade, this year we wanted to highlight the community make them feel safe and welcome whilst participating in an outdoor parade connected via film.

"We have made a collective artwork and everyone has a starring role. A rolling film that moves round the town capturing people's stories in snapshots.

"It was a pleasure co-hosting the screenings with Neil creating a Hollywood feel whilst talking to the stars of Macclesfield town."

The film was premiered Hollywood style as part of the Barnaby Bright Programme at Market Place's St Michael's Church on June 19.

This was at the same time as the parade would normally take place. All Macc Assemble participants and organisers hope 2022 will see a full Barnaby Festival for Macclesfield.

In the future, there is hopes to show the film before the main feature at Cinemac local cinema on Roe Street, or display on projectors and screens for future events.

Key Barnaby Bright 2021 and Macc Assemble supporters Macclesfield Town Council, Cheshire East Council, Arts Council England, Macclesfield Community ArtSpace and Red Willow Macclesfield.

You can learn more about the film, and make a small donation to those involved here.

A donation 'allow inclusive, accessible art-making in Macclesfield to continue.'

Macclesfield Nub News was delighted to be invited to be represented in the community film project.

'Macc Assemble' can be viewed above, at the top of this article.

You can also view it here.

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