On Our Doorstep delves deep into an aspect of the ongoing refugee crisis that rarely reached the press. With NGOs being blocked by red tape and with the absence of any positive action by French or British authorities, this film is a behind-the-scenes look at the extraordinary grassroots movement that rose to aid the Calais ‘Jungle', and the community that sprang up there, before it was forcefully demolished.

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This is the story of what happens when young and inexperienced civilians are forced to devise systems and structures to support 10,000 refugees; and are left unguided to face the moral and emotional dilemmas, blurred lines and frequent grey areas of giving aid to vulnerable people.

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Originally arriving in the Calais 'Jungle' as a volunteer, Thomas Laurance ended up embedding himself and documenting what he saw over the year he spent there, until the camp’s destruction in October 2016. Featuring footage from filmmakers, activists, volunteers and refugees, On Our Doorstep offers unique and intimate access to the 'Jungle' community, and it stands as a reminder of the continuing work ordinary civilians do to help those forced to seek safety away from home.

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TICKET TIERS

£15 Baby Essentials + film ticket (£10 to Choose Love)

Being a parent can sometimes be tough. But being a parent while living in a refugee camp can be unbearable. These essential supplies will help parents take care of their little ones.

£15 Hot Food + film ticket (£10 to Choose Love)

A decent meal counts for a lot. Families living in camps often face hours of queueing for low-quality food rations. This gift gives people a nutritious meal or fresh produce to cook and share with the ones they love.

£15 Child's Coat + film ticket (£10 to Choose Love)

Imagine a parent's relief, knowing that they can keep their child warm. This gift provides an insulated winter coat to protect a child during the freezing winter months.

£20 Warm Blanket and Sleeping Bag + film ticket (£15 to CHOOSE LOVE)

For families forced to spend the freezing winter months in a refugee camp, warm, good-quality blankets and thick, thermal sleeping bags can be a lifeline. This is a simple but desperately needed item.

£20 Firewood + film ticket (£15 to CHOOSE LOVE)

When temperatures drop, families in refugee camps often rely on firewood or fuel to keep warm and cook food. But in many places, it's in desperately short supply. This gift will keep families warm during freezing winter nights.

£30 Women’s Support + film ticket (£25 to CHOOSE LOVE)

Refugee women and girls are often especially vulnerable. That's why safe spaces where they can access essential services are so important. After experiencing unimaginable situations, this gift will support services that help turn adversity into hope.

Image: Quilt made by women at Irida Refugee Women's Centre in northern Greece.

£30 Support for Unaccompanied Children + film ticket (£25 to CHOOSE LOVE)

No child should ever be forgotten. Every year thousands of unaccompanied child refugees arrive in Europe in search of safety. This gift will ensure that children all alone in refugee camps or shelters have access to education and vital psychological support, as well as essential supplies like clothing, food and a topped up phone.

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