People in Bradford are being urged to capture their day-to-day lives on film for a hi-tech archive of the future.

The real life experiences of Bradfordians will be a major part of the Digital City exhibition at the new National Millennium Faith Experience.

Project co-ordinator Craig Ferguson said he hoped cameras would soon be rolling throughout the district capturing real lives of people of all ages and backgrounds.

"It's a great opportunity for people in Bradford to make their mark and leave something for the people of the future. It is the taking part that matters; the more films created the better the archive will work," he said.

"People are always curious about how other people live their lives. Television soaps are a good example of this."

Mr Ferguson is currently contacting schools and encouraging them to get involved.

"The film could be about a day in the life of the school, or the likes and dislikes of the individual pupils," he said.

Digital City will be housed in the multi-million pound city centre development at St Peter's House at Bradford Cathedral.

Another major exhibition will be the Bradford Observatory which looks at the lives and achievements of famous Bradfordians, such as Sir Titus Salt.

Budding directors interested in making a film can borrow a camera from Life Force, the team organising the project. Training and film will be provided.

The films will be edited and people will be able to see themselves on screen when the attraction opens this summer.

Visitors to the exhibition will be able to select specific footage via interactive touchscreen monitors.

For more information contact Craig Ferguson at Life Force, 8 Petergate, Bradford, telephone 01274 224540, or e-mail digitalcity@excite.co.uk

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