Connecting De Dots CIC...
Empowering Black Voices in Film
Join Us in Creating Powerful Stories
Connecting De Dots is a CIC that creates Film,Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Art, Educational products, events, and other social platforms to engage a diverse and intergenerational audience with Black History and culture.
Our Story and Mission
Why was Connecting De Dots Created:
Alison Ray MA recognised that artists of the African Diaspora needed to connect to share and develop skills for the benefit of the wider community and their work. Hence, Connecting De Dots was formed…
Our Expertise
We offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the needs of emerging and established performing & visual artists, Musicians, Dancers, Actors, Producers, Gamers, etc.
Production
From concept to screen, we provide full-scale production services, ensuring your vision is realized with precision and artistry.
Script Development
Our team works closely with writers to refine scripts, ensuring compelling narratives that resonate with audiences.
Mentorship Programs
We offer mentorship opportunities, guiding new talent through the intricacies of the film industry and fostering growth.
Our Creative Showcase
What Our Collaborators Say
Alison Ray MA had the idea to create an organisation that allows different artists to come together to use their Performing Arts skills and benefit the community and the Arts.
Alison recognised that there was a lack of a join up approach: Hence the title Connecting the De Dots CIC.
She contacted the directors Ben Mouloungui and Heather Coke who were equally interested in the concept.
Therefore joins us on this journey.
Alison Ray MA, Director & Founder
Heather trained in ballet tap and jazz at a local dance school and attended Sylivia Young and Italia Conti before studying contemporary at SELTEC, eventually gaining a BA (Hons) from Middlesex University.
She was a performer in Black Heroes in the Hall of Fame and with Oblatala Dance group prior to becoming a Performing Arts, Dance and PE teacher in inner London schools after gaining a and a PGCE at Bedford College.
As well as being Head of Dance in a Newham secondary school, Heather currently mentors trainee dance teachers, moderates for AQA GCSE Dance and works as an independent dance consultant.
She recently performed in the West End again and loved it.
Heather Coke, Co-Founder
Master Manifestor, L.A. Filmaker, Editor, Tech genius.
The professionalism and creativity of the team made our project a resounding success. I look forward to future collaborations.
”Don’t Rush Greatness”
Ben MOULOUNGUI aka Welcome X. Co-Founder, Filmaker, Editor.
Upcoming Events
Black Creators Film Festival
March 2026
FREE
Workshops
5th October 2025
Community Screening Night
May 2026 TBC
FREE
Storytelling Masterclass
June 2026 TBC
FREE
Join Our Creative Journey
We invite you to collaborate with us, support our mission, or follow our journey on social media. Together, we can amplify diverse voices in creative spaces.
