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Unit Five Seven

Independent filmmaking collective formed in 1957 by English filmmaker Michael Grigsby and friends1

Unit Five Seven was an independent filmmaking collective formed in 1957 by English filmmaker Michael Grigsby and a few friends (almost all technicians at Granada Television in Manchester). Together they produced a handful of short films between 1958 and the mid-1960s.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Unit Five Seven was an independent filmmaking collective formed in 1957 by English filmmaker Michael Grigsby and a few friends (almost all technicians at Granada Television in Manchester). Together they produced a handful of short films between 1958 and the mid-1960s.2

The story

Founded by Michael Grigsby in 1957.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1957Founded Founded1

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