I ran a four hour film challenge in Saltburn today. 4 groups of schoolkids, 4 film makers and four hours to make 4 short films, from script to screen.
It was inspiring. The kids really seemed to enjoy it. I know I did. We had a grand screening of the films this evening and they were… of variable quality, as you’d expect, but they all had their moments and one of them was hilarious, with kettle-related violence and some truly mental dialogue. The kids were so proud of themselves, as well they should have been.
It got me thinking about film making again. What with one thing and another I haven’t felt able to devote any energy to the film stuff for quite a while, but watching the enthusiasm and creativity of those kids today…
I miss it. I think it’s time to step it up again.
You totally should.
That session you did in Darlo back in January was incredibly good fun, even for adults.
Cheers Kevin. I know I enjoyed it. Shame whoever ran off with the footage never finished it. I really need to start making the daft homemade stuff again. Did you ever consider making anything?
Plans in the pipeline for a bit of DIY audio, but that’s about it.