The students we work with enjoy time limited challenges that stretch them creatively. The film industry is growing exponentially and the range of careers with in it are vast. We decided to adapt the adult 48 Hour Film Challenge model and create the challenge for kids aged 7-18 years. To give them the opportunity to experience the whole range of critical thinking skills needed to produce a film.
Our aim to keep the challenge as a low cost and easy access challenge. We provide free online workshops and resources for all the challengers in the run up to the event. As the event happens over a weekend, we provide the support and guidance for the parents supervising the groups or individuals. We have growing support from film industry professionals, who provide support and time for free. Each year we witness how our young filmmakers stretch themselves with their creativity, team working, storytelling, problem solving and critical thinking. The challenge is also supported by undergraduate film students, who act as mentors for the teams during the weekend.
Our ethos is to provide a well supported experience for our young filmmakers and families. We also ensure that every challenger is acknowledged with feedback, a certificate and a medal, all during a celebration event, where the judges announce their special awards for stand out films. Film entry fees go to local youth charities.
We have been growing steadily in Bristol, however in 2024 I have opened the challenge up to 4 other regions to ensure that more children from all backgrounds and regions can have the opportunity to participate.
Visit our website: https://www.schools48hourfilmchallenge.co.uk
All the equipment needed is a smartphone and free editing software and lots of imagination!