The Calder Navigation podcast is hosted by Curious Motion's Samantha McCormick, listen along as she explores life through the stories of the people of Calderdale.

Through genuine and relaxed conversations, Calder Navigation takes a look at the complexities of being human by sharing the experiences of local people. From poetry to music, each episode offers a unique and creative perspective, fostering pride, unity, and compassion within our community.

The first series of the podcast was released over the course of 2023, with ten episodes highlighting the fascinating stories of local people, from musicians to community activists, dancers to therapists and many more interesting Calderdale residents!

Now, the second series is in full swing, with four episodes already released and a fifth out today:

Calder Navigation Episode 5 - James Mellor

James is a seasoned director and producer who lives in Ripponden with his family. James has nearly 30 years experience in the film and TV industry and founded Rainbow Trout Films in 2010, which produces award-winning films, commercials, and documentaries. James will also be working with us on a film as part of the Welland project too which is incredibly exciting.

This episode explores James' impressive career as a film director and producer, and his passion for storytelling. We had such a lovely chat about James' journey into film, the touching story behind his production company, and why community projects are an important part of his work.

Listen to the episode on the Curious Motion website linked here. The podcast can also be found on all big streaming services.

An audio transcript is available on the website.

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