Free workshops for young people aged 13-19 interested in the world of filmmaking.

This is a project aimed at those who are often not represented in the industry and who may not have thought that they could go into it. 

You can gain:

• Practical hands-on experience
• Networking and industry contacts 
• AQA unit awards (including Film Making and Editing, Writing a short film, Teamwork, Running a Community Event)
• Transferable skills: teamwork, planning, organisation, public speaking, event Management 
• This is perfect for the Duke of Edinburgh Award Skills section 
• CV boosting project

There are three sets of workshops, you can attend one or all three, or a mix of two!

Production

w/c 21st Feb – 28th March

6 weeks of hands-on activities, including:

• Developing ideas into scripts

• How to finance films

• Working with professional film equipment

• Directing actors

Distribution and Marketing

April – May

Get your film out there! by learning how to:

• Plan marketing strategies

• Make trailers, posters, and adverts

• Approach the media and generate 'buzz'

• Approach festivals and get your film shown

Curation and Exhibition

June – July

Dive into the world of film festivals by running your own. In these workshops you'll learn how to:

• Source films from online platforms

• Refine the choices to match your vision

• Create the perfect line-up

• And finally, run the Live Link Film Festival itself

To sign up, visit https://www.marys.org.uk/livelink, or contact jake.williams@marys.org.uk.