FEATURED WORK
META/FACEBOOK
COLLABORATION
Vilma Jackson collaborated with Facebook/Meta to produce a motivational video that encourages individuals to pursue their professional goals.
Vilma Jackson has a heart full of compassion for individuals who face challenges while working towards their dream careers in the media, music and theatre industry. She understands their struggles and empathises with them, as she has previously experienced similar obstacles on her journey. Her perspective on the world is one that seeks positivity and hope for those who may feel underrepresented and overlooked.
Although Vilma has had wonderful experiences and opportunities in the media industry and has worked with high-profile companies. Despite her success, she hasn't forgotten her roots, so she remains grounded and wants to give back to others. It is now dedicated to providing opportunities to others through her company, which is why she founded Vilma Jackson Productions.
She Became The Change She Wanted To See
FEATURED WORK
'DEAR HEARING WORLD'
Vilma is especially proud of the work in 'Dear Hearing World' directed by Adam Docker. This short film is based on Raymond Antrobus' poem by the same name. The film blends Raymond's spoken words with music and Vilma's powerful and thought-provoking performance using British Sign Language set in striking urban London scenes.
This short film has received multiple awards across various categories, including Best Short Film, Best Sound, and others, from several international festivals.
This important piece of work calls out audio supremacy and asks us to acknowledge the deaf protagonists defiant indignation at their treatment by the hearing world. The poem 'Dear Hearing World' is partly inspired by Danes Smith and is from Raymond Antrobus' critically acclaimed poetry collection called 'The Perseverance'.
Dear Hearing World
FEATURED WORK
'SEND BACK THE ECHO'
“I beg of you to keep the matter of my deafness a profound secret to be confided to nobody, no matter whom…" - Ludwig van Beethoven
'send back the echo' is not an homage to the myth or legend of Beethoven. It is a journey inspired by a deaf musician. The composer's personal letters and memoirs reveal a human story of intense passion, fear and joy as he reconciled solitude and deafness with a deep love of nature and music.
These confessions, interpreted and performed in British Sign Language by Deaf actor Vilma Jackson, are accompanied by music from the film’s director & composer, Jasmin Kent Rodgman. Commissioned and performed by the multi-national ensemble United Strings of Europe, 'send back the echo' invites a moment of reflection on the alienation faced by the deaf community and people of colour within music, culture and the arts.
Produced by Jasmin Kent Rodgman and Julian Azkoul. Generously supported by Arts Council England.
Thanks to BBC Arts Culture in Quarantine.
send back the echo
FEATURED WORK
WOMAN'S HOUR -
'HER GHOST'
MUSIC VIDEO- VEVO
Vilma Jackson was selected by the British band 'Woman’s Hour' to translate and perform their song “Her Ghost” in British Sign Language for their music video. The video has been viewed by over 200,000 people.
For those with the ability to hear, music can be a deeply meaningful experience. However, it’s important to note that individuals who are Deaf and Hard of hearing can also access and appreciate the beauty of music through Sign Language.
Signer: Vilma Jackson
Filmed by Jeremy Valender
1st Assistant: Grzegorz Krzeszowiec
Stylist: Rebecca Jayne Hernandez
Hair stylist: Ky Wilson
Make-up artist: Tilia Novotny
Colourist: Faith Millin
On-line: Carolina Aguirre
Produced by Pundersons Gardens
