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The Prop
The prop will be a regular item that you should be able to get hold of. It must appear in the film and be a part of your storytelling. It can't just be in the background, unnoticed. We shouldn't have to search for it!
The line of dialogue
The line of dialogue, again needs to be used in your film. It can be said, sung or be in a component that can be read or translated. This is your chance to show us how clever you are.
The character or characteristic
This is the tricky one, one of your characters must be or display the character/characteristics we have assigned you. We must be able to easily identify it when we watch your film.
This challenge is about making the film you to make. It can be drama, animation, a documentary or even music video, you decide!
But you must add in our three tricky elements!
Below are some great resources for you to delve into, they are there to help you plan your approach to the challenge.
Guidance and resources
Film editing
Ready to watch now, we have a great workshop provided by Ricky Brown, who is an Apple Professional Learning Specialist from Sync Ltd. Ricky guides you through the whole process from script and filming to editing, with lots of fab examples of how to achieve the film you want. Click the image to view and enjoy!
Recommended age: 7-18 years
Storyboarding
Elevate Your Filmmaking with Industry Insights from Floyd Hughes.
Go beyond the basics with expert advice and guidance from Floyd, who has collaborated with a powerhouse lineup of talent. His impressive credits include working alongside Oscar-winning director Spike Lee and comedian Chris Rock. He's also collaborated with the esteemed Halle Berry (Academy Award winner).
Making films and animations
Courtesy of our partners at Into Film we have some fantastic resources to guide you through your filmmaking process.
To gain access to more of their amazing resources, create a free account on www.intofilm.org
Top 5 tips from Industry Professionals
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