CBBC : Me and My Movie

July 19, 2007

Are you aged 8-14 and interested in film-making? If the answer is yes the ‘CBBC me and my movie’ summer roadshow is just for you!

CBBC are offering budding young film-makers the opportunity to take part in a fun and practical based filmmaking workshop run by Cinemagic from 8th-10 August, in Craigavon and Belfast. From scriptwriting and storyboarding, to filming and editing, participants will learn all the skills needed to make a short film in a day!

As well as participating in the workshop, young people will be in with the chance to win the ‘CBBC me and my movie award’, - in association with BAFTA’- which is a special new award for films made by children at the annual Children’s BAFTAs.

The workshops which are taking place in Northern Ireland are part of a unique children’s film-making initiative- ‘CBBC me and my movie’ which inspires and enables children to make their own films and tell their own stories. ‘CBBC me and my movie’ is also providing an original 3D online space (www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/meandmymovie) where children can engage with the experience of film-making.

Looking forward to the filmmaking workshops is Joan Burney, Cinemagic Chief Executive, who says: “Cinemagic is delighted to support CBBC on the ‘me and my movie’ summer workshops. We are dedicated to providing new and unique opportunities to inspire and motivate young people who are interested in the film industry, and we hope that these workshops will act as a platform to showcase emerging young talent in Northern Ireland. The short films that are produced will then be screened at the annual Cinemagic Film Festival in Belfast in November.”

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Young people from Northern Ireland who are interested in participating in the August workshops should email meandmymovie@bbc.co.uk stating their contact details and which workshop date/venue they can attend. Further details can be obtained by telephoning Cinemagic on 028 90 311 900 or by visiting http://www.cinemagic.org.uk/news.asp.

Workshop dates:
Craigavon: 8th August
Belfast : 9th & 10th August

Please note individuals choose one of the above dates to attend. The workshop runs from 9am-6pm.

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