Reel Access

Laura Brakewell – Director

Laura is passionate about how art and culture can change lives and make life worth living. She leads Reel Access being responsible for the strategic direction of the company as well as its operations, nurturing and establishing relationships and partnerships.

Laura is one of the founders of Reel Access, which was 10 years old in 2016, and loves how much joy the organisation has brought to people. She also sings with Notorious Choir, is a fellow of the RSA, a member of Selly Oak Arts Forum and Allens Croft Children’s Centre Committee in Kings Heath and a proud mum of 3.

Keith Bloomfield – Creative Producer

Keith Bloomfield is a highly skilled community focused filmmaker and creative artist with over 10 years’ experience of delivering high quality community engagement projects to diverse audiences locally and nationally. Keith is particularly adept and experienced in working to education, community cohesion, health and regeneration agendas. He thrives on new exciting, imaginative and creative challenges that put the client and community at the heart of his work. He was worked as a camera operator, editor and writer on many film projects and with several community groups and artists covering such diverse subjects as homelessness and local heritage. Bloom field has been awarded an additional cinematography credit on the film ‘One Day on Earth’ which has been screening in cinemas around the globe.

One of the Young Filmmakers Clubs films has been nominated for the First Light film awards.

With his passion for comics, film and pop culture Keith relishes opportunities that enable him to share this inspiration with participants young and old.

Laura, Keith and other talented film makers teach Young Filmmakers Club with Reel Access.