15 Minute Filmmaking

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Ages

7–16

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

This resource is for learners aged 7+ and will introduce you and your learners to a variety of techniques to develop your skills and knowledge in filmmaking. It consists of ten bitesize 15-minute activity sessions, which can be used together or separately and in any order you like, so that you can cherry-pick which activities suit you and your learners.  

All activities are inspired by content from films on the Into Film+ catalogue and feature an overview of each filmmaking concept, as well as examples and practical activities for your learners to have a go at each technique. 

This resource includes

This Resource Supports

  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies

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