Fortnightly Thursday evening session for young people aged 11 to 19 to write, shoot and edit films with a professional filmmaker.
The Washington Young Filmmakers Collective kicks off at Arts Centre Washington on Thursday 5 November, and it's more of a proper course than a one-off workshop. It's for young people aged 11 to 19, and the whole thing runs fortnightly on Thursday evenings through to mid-December. You'll be writing, shooting and editing films alongside a professional filmmaker, so you're not just messing about with a camera — you're working through the actual process from the first script to the final cut.
One of the things that sets this apart is that you don't just stop once the editing is done. You'll also plan your own screenings, so you get to see your work on a screen with an audience rather than just watching it back on a laptop. It's a supportive space to meet other people your age who are into the same thing, and because it's a collective, you're working alongside peers rather than on your own.
The sessions run every other Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, and there are four in total: 5 November, 19 November, 3 December and 17 December. Each one is two hours long, so it's a steady build over a couple of months rather than a rushed weekend. The project is supported by Sunderland City Council's Washington Area Committee.
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It's free to take part, but you do need to sign up in advance to get a spot. If you're between 11 and 19 and have ever wanted to make a film, this is a good way to actually do it with someone who knows the ropes. The first session is 5 November at Arts Centre Washington, 6pm to 8pm.
