‘’I’ve always tried to be honest with what I’ve reported on, and I’ve attempted to see things with open eyes. I think that viewing ‘otherness’ is, in some sense, inevitable. However, I’m always surprised how much similarity I find around the world' - talking 'outsiderness' when shooting abroad with documentary photographer, and insider, Stuart Freedman, renowned news and documentary photographer who's work has been featured in global publications such as Life, Time, Newsweek and The Sunday Times Magazine.

SideStory is a short film series about London-based experts, including photographers, designers and architects to promote unique holiday experiences. 

Filmed and edited by Omar Barchetta 




Born in Nigeria in 1984, Inua Ellams is writer and curator. He is a cross disciplinary artist, an internationally touring performer, a poet, playwright, screenwriter, graphic artist & designer. His published books of poetry include Candy Coated Unicorns and Converse All Stars, Thirteen Fairy Negro Tales, The Wire-Headed Heathen, #Afterhours, and The Actual.

SideStory is a short film series about London-based experts, including photographers, designers and architects to promote unique holiday experiences.

Filmed and edited by Omar Barchetta





With an artist residency in the iconic Trellick Tower, Charlie is able to give a one-of-a-kind insight into Brutalism and post-war design, as well as extremely rare access to the building itself.

SideStory is a short film series about London-based experts, including photographers, designers and architects to promote unique holiday experiences.

Filmed and edited by Omar Barchetta





Immersive yourself into the vibrant world of antiques, collecting and 30th century design with the help of expert, Mark Hill.

SideStory is a short film series about London-based experts, including photographers, designers and architects to promote unique holiday experiences.

Filmed and edited by Omar Barchetta





Devout food-lover, pop-up restaurateur and writer Naomi Knill takes one lucky Londoner on a gastronomic tour of Peckham, arguably the city’s most colourful and eclectic suburb.

SideStory is a short film series about London-based experts, including photographers, designers and architects to promote unique holiday experiences.

Filmed and edited by Omar Barchetta

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