Lights…Camera…Action! ReachOut! Starts Filming

For the first time as part of the ReachOut! Summer Programme, pupils have been given the opportunity to write, film and edit their own short films. With the help of film-maker Tim Birtwistle, the first group of pupils have begun work on planning their films.

The year 8 and 9 girls started their first workshop by filming each other and learning about different filming techniques. After watching some videos for inspiration, they split into two groups and made a start on planning their own films. The girls showed great creativity and teamwork in coming up with their ideas. They worked hard to split their stories into different scenes and thought about how and where to film them. Following the Olympic spirit of London 2012, both groups chose the themeof sporting success against the odds; with one group planning a film about a female footballer taking on the boys, and the other group about a paralympian winning gold.

With their storyboards completed, acting parts distributed and prop lists drawn up, the girls are now ready to start filming. Filming will begin next week and they are all excited to put the new skills that Tim has taught them in to practice. We'll keep you posted!

by Monica Guly