Greatcoat Films and Caleb Femi present Life After Lockdown

The statement of intent outlines young people’s hopes and dreams whilst reflecting on the lockdown period. It projects the journey of self-development many have taken during lockdown, from the personal impact (“becoming our own teachers”) to the changes in community (“every person in my neighbourhood is my cousin”) to wider societal developments with the Black Lives Matters movement (“shout-out to those who stood for equality”). Building to a climactic finish, the piece ends on a positive note stating that together, “we’re ready to rebuild the world”.

Life After Lockdown forms part of the wider NCS No We Can campaign, which aims to give a voice to a generation ready to speak their mind, inciting independence and helping them turn a lifetime of being told they are too young into a collective voice that tells the world what they can achieve.

Jamie Mancini, creative director at Karmarama, said: “It’s no secret that young people were dealt a tough hand during the crisis months. ‘Life After Lockdown’ was an opportunity to offer them a platform to have their voices heard – not only on their own futures but to comment on a world that needed rebuilding. The result is a candid and hope-filled piece of work, a testament to a resilient and optimistic generation.”

Adam Boita, marketing director at NCS, said: "NCS is here to give a platform and a voice to a generation ready to speak it's mind. Capturing the hopes and dreams of teens from up and down the country on what life can be post-COVID, this beautiful film and poem from Caleb is a constant reminder of the enduring power and passion of youth using their words and their voices. No We Can.”