Mouth That Roars (MTR) was established by Denise Rose who previously trained as a youth worker and worked in Television Production for many years. While working for BBC Schools and Independent Production Companies, Denise became aware of the lack of opportunities within media for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Denise set up MTR with the sole purpose of training young people in TV/Video production who wouldn't ordinarily have access to media equipment. MTR enables young people who are quite often misrepresented within society, a space to be heard and a medium in which they can voice their thoughts and feelings.

Denise's passion for equal opportunity is what keeps her going and she truly believes in all the projects that come to Mouth That Roars. Denise puts her all into each and every project to ensure that the young people involved gain hands on experience and most importantly enjoy their involvement with MTR.

Dan is a BAFTA winning BBC producer who has worked in television for 10 years, mainly producing drama documentaries. He has recently switched from television to new media, to think about how the internet and mobile technology will change the way we consume media.

Dan has worked on several projects with MTR, including as a producer on 'The Hamlets' and as an advisor on the international work in Egypt and Morocco. As a member of the MTR steering committee and now the Board of Trustees of MTR Studio 23, Dan is committed to helping MTR contribute to young people's lives.

"I've seen first hand how inspiring MTR's work can be, for so many people of so many ages."

Piotr has worked with Mouth That Roars as a freelance Director and Video Editor on various projects.

After Studying Fine & Applied Arts in Warsaw/Poland, Piotr moved to London where he studied Graphic Design & began his career in television as a London Correspondent for CANAL+ Poland.

Piotr went on to work as a Producer/Director for MTV, directed short films for ITV & worked as a Promotion Director and Editor for the Community Channel. In addition Piotr has experience of working with young people with learning difficulties & young people’s television, such as youth lifestyle programmes.

"I would say that MTR 'hands on' methods of introducing young people to camera and the whole process of documentary filmmaking are bringing really fascinating and stimulating results"

Olivia began working with young people through a community project based in Nottingham. Volunteering as a youth worker, she coordinated a documentary film, made and inspired by the young people themselves.

Shortlisted by Carlton in 2003 for a short film, Olivia continued to shoot and edit her own doc’s based around people within society and their everyday lives. Having spent several years working in T.V on both factual and reality programmes, she decided to move onto music video’s and begin working with young urban artists expressing a conscious message through their music.

It was this experience that gave her the drive and inspiration to approach MTR and begin working as a facilitator & project co-ordinator.

Gaining a BA Hons in Communication Studies armed Corinne with the suitability to work in the Mouth That Roars environment. Being a media based course, Communication Studies explores how we communicate within society via film, television, music and the written word and Corinne has applied this learning to MTR.

In addition, studying at the multi-cultural UEL provided Corinne with an insight into a broad range of issues such as the working class and multiculturalism.

Corinne is based at the MTR office, as project co-ordinator. Main duties include research & press and publicity related issues.

Mel joined the Mouth That Roars team in July 2004.Originally graduating from a TV, drama and film degree course, Mel’s career has involved working in both the public and charity sector, developing projects and managing services for young people.

Over the years, Mel has worked with many professionals from all walks of life and enjoys the challenge of managing and setting up new services. She believes that involving young people (without tokenism), in the process of service development and provision is vital for the integrity and appropriateness of services for young people.

Mel will be developing the MTR media school and supporting the Company Director to realise some of MTR’s future plans.

“The media school and international work is a fantastic prospect for Mouth That Roars and likewise for young people who will participate. The work is unique in the way it delivers projects with young people and the media school is the next step to providing young people with accessible facilities and courses that seed, nurture and promote future talent.”

Mel also works as a freelance projects manager, training facilitator and bid writer.

Amy works with the MTR team as a facilitator. Amy's experiences are mainly drawn from theatre and television as an actress and as an aspiring theatre director. In film she has worked on various types of productions; short films, music videos, documentaries and features.

Amy taught drama to young people at the Anna Scher Theatre, where she trained and she has also taught English to young people in Hong Kong. More recently Amy has directed a play focussing on race and influences which was staged at The Etcetera Theatre in Camden during July & August 2003. Amy has since graduated from.

Dax initially started working in Post Production, before moving on to direct, shoot and edit short films for the internet. Dax has been involved with Mouth That Roars for over three years on a freelance basis, working on a number of projects.

As well as training young people at MTR workshops, Dax had the pleasure of travelling the length and breath of Britain assisting Denise for MTR's 'Our Future'.

Dax is currently working as a freelance director/camera operator, as well as writing for a website and working on a number of his own projects. Dax has a passion for film and believes strongly in what the team at Mouth That Roars are striving to achieve.

After leaving University in 1996 with a BA in Fashion Design, Nadine went straight into a career in costume design by designing for a TV Sci-Fi pilot starring Sylvester McCoy. Since then her experience has covered a wide range of genres working on features, short films, pop promos and corporate dramas. Nadine's experience spans a wide range of genres including period, fantasy and Sci-Fi.

Nadine's most recent features include 'Re-inventing Eddie' by BBG Pictures starring John Lynch and John Thompson, 'Beginner's Luck' produced by Angel Eye Films, 'Late Night Pictures' with Steven Berkoff and Christopher Cazenove, 'An Urban Ghost Story' by Living Spirit Pictures with Jason Connery and James Cosmo. In addition Nadine's television work includes designing for The Walt Disney Company and BBC Worldwide.

At Mouth That Roars, Nadine has worked on various productions such as 'Estate We're In', 'False Expectations' and 'Youth News' and continues to write and develop ideas for dramas and documentaries for MTR.

Ursula graduated from Bournemouth University in 2002 after studying for an MA in Television & Video Production. Over the past five years Ursula has gained an extensive range of media experience spanning Sound Recordist, Producer, Editor, Camera, Writer and Production Manager.

Ursula has studied in Germany and the UK and also speaks French and Spanish. Having worked on MTR project 'Just Another Day' as a sound recordist in 2002, Ursula has continued to work as a freelance workshop facilitator for MTR while also working as a team leader for Odeon Cinema.

Robert is a London based artist who has worked extensively on community lead art projects with young people across the UK. He teaches part-time at Cultural Enterprise @ Hothouse, a public art project management course based in Hackney.

Robert is a sculpture graduate of the Royal College of Art. He exhibits sculpture in galleries and works on commissions which often have a strong community participatory element to them.

Robert has worked with MTR on props and stage set production for ‘The Hamlets’ and ‘Insight’ projects.

Kerry has been working with young people as a youth worker and freelance filmmaker, since her final year at university, where her interest in film and media was aroused whilst working in South Africa on a youth media project. Since graduating in Community Theatre in 2001, Kerry has been developing youth projects in theatre and film, employing participatory workshop techniques to allow young people to create their own image and develop their creativity.

Joining Mouth That Roars as a facilitator in 2004, Kerry has diverse experience in film and video ranging from director, producer, editor, production manager and continuity.

Asiya first got involved with Mouth That Roars making the film ‘Where’s My Happy Ending’. At the time she had just started a college film production course as she always had an ambition to work within the media industry. Although it wasn’t until Asiya worked with MTR that she knew she wanted to be fully involved in film making. She started participating in more film workshops which led her to take it a step further & attend MTR peer-facilitator training in order to co-facilitate film projects alongside MTR facilitators.

"MTR is a great place for anyone keen to get involved in film making or keen to meet new people and learn something different. MTR gives you the freedom of choice on how you want to produce films".

Asiya’s involvement with MTR has given her valuable experience & hands on skills to aid her studies & after completing a foundation degree in film production, Asiya has been offered a place at Westminster University to start 2006. Asiya continues to work as a co-facilitator at MTR on a part-time basis.

Matt has been involved with the Mouth That Roars team since 2000 when he was working on the False Expectations film project, which was screened at The National Film Theatre. Matt has gained a great deal of experience working on MTR projects as a young person & is now a co-facilitator.

Matt started training as a peer educator/co-facilitator in October 2003 and has since worked on several projects. Matt is currently in his last year in Secondary school and has been studying Economics, I.C.T, Drama and Geography and hopes to go onto work in the media industry.

Yacoub’s first project with Mouth That Roars was Lemon Meringue Pie Though a Teenager’s Eye and he has since been involved in Pass the Buck and The Hamlets. From these projects Yacoub has gained much experience and is now a co-facilitator. Hopefully starting college this year, Yacoub has a desire to study media and film studies.

‘The Hamlets was a great learning experience as I was able to develop my scripting skills and I am now writing my own material’.