In early 2008 the idea was first put forward in response to a high-profile case of gang-rape, allegedly involving a group of 16 to 17-year olds in Hackney. We had been working with a group of young Londoners who wanted to unveil this issue and take ownership over a solution. Based on their own life experiences, they said the issue was not an isolated one, and it needed to be tackled.

The project will provide a platform for young people, using their own voices and stories, to dispel myths about sexual violence. By using creative media, the project will open a dialogue with new audiences around issues that are uncomfortable to discuss and difficult to address. The medium of film was identified by young people as a strong way of promoting equality and healthy relationships, because of its realism and its ability to depict subtle abusive power.