Promo film for Carney's Community, a south London charity-run community centre.

The mentoring that Carney’s Community offers is unique. Many of their beneficiaries report being ‘passed between’ different agencies (one young person had to tell his story to 40 different professionals before accessing support) which can lead to young people feeling frustrated, and disengaging from support services. 

At Carney’s Community, a young person builds a trusting relationship with a single consistent person; this relationship lasts as long as the young person needs; and the mentoring is taken up by the young person when they want it and are motivated to make changes in their lives.

Born A Believer is Darius Norowzian's debut documentary, telling the story of a charity run London Boxing gym that helps troubled youths. Edited by Grey London’s fantastic head editor Matt Newman, the documentary is told through the eyes of five emotionally engaging ex-offenders. It not only gives an insight into the troubles of post-gang life but also highlights how vital Carney’s Community is in preventing ex-gang members slipping back into their old ways on the streets of South London.

You can find out more about the charity here - carneyscommunity.org

Director: Darius Norowzian
Camera: Darius Norowzian
Editor: Matt Newman
Colourist: Ben Rogers
Graphics: Yassa Khan
Sound recordist: Pasha Shilov / Ben Hsuing
Animation: Roger Chiaw /Nick Demeza / The Mill
Sound Design: Jack Hallett / Factory
Supervising Sound Editor: Jon Clarke / Factory
Sound Prodcuer: Lou Allen / Factory
Original Track 'Born a Believer' : Jonathan Goldstein / Essa
Original Music : Zach Nahome
Video Footage Copyright: Eric Guy

Born A Believer is Darius Norowzian's debut documentary telling the story of a charity run London Boxing gym that helps troubled youths. The documentary is told through the eyes of five emotionally engaging ex-offenders. It not only gives an insight into the troubles of post-gang life but also highlights how vital Carney’s Community is in preventing ex-gang members slipping back into their old ways.

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You can find out more about the charity here - http://www.carneyscommunity.org

Director: Darius Norowzian
Editor: Matt Newman
Colourist: Ben Rogers
Graphics: Yassa Khan
Animation: Roger Chiaw /Nick Demeza
Sound Design: Munzie Thind
Soundmix: Liam Conwell
Original Track 'Born a Believer' : Jonathan Goldstein / Essa
Original Music : Zach Nahome
Scriptwriter: Gordon Dale