Story masterclass with Paul Arrowsmith

Goole Straight 8 Kicked off with a story master-class with screenwriter Paul Arrowsmith this Saturday.

Our group studied the foundations of screenwriting, explored characterisation through role play and acting, analysed some terrific films including The Astronomers Sun and How to Cope with Death and before writing and pitching their own preemie for a short film. Some great short film ideas came out of this masterclass and Paul will be returning on Monday 7^th February to help turn some of these into scripts.

We are still looking for young people to join our team of filmmakers, and are holding workshops on Monday evenings, 7-9pm.

This Monday, 31^st Jan, Editor Adam Kirk will be joining me as we look at how you tell stories with pictures. We’ll be working with cameras and learning the building blocks of film and the types of shots used, from wide shots to close ups, pans, tilts, zooms etc . I’ll be talking showing examples of how I plan these shots as a storyboard artist, and Adam will be showing how he uses these shots as an editor. 



Join the Super 8 Challenge

If you have every thought you would like to make a film - a real film - this is for you.

We are NOW seeking young people aged 13 – 18 who are budding actors, film-makers, writers, animators, researchers, technicians, musicians and costume designers to make the film. Over the next 2 months, four films are planned to be shot using Super8 film cameras, supervised by professional filmmakers from across Yorkshire and beyond.  The challenge - to submit to one of the toughest and most exciting film festivals in the world - Straight 8, and be considered for screenings in London and Cannes!

The first films I ever made were with a Super 8 camera. Learning to use film gives young people the chance to use the technology that founded the film industry. The flickering projector takes us right back to the magic and dream of cinema. The particular challenge - and the skill in this competition, comes from creating and editing a film in camera. We have no second changes. No take twos. No chance to ‘fix it in edit!’ Our young filmmakers are going to be taught skills and the techniques not normally taught outside film school. We have an incredibly talented team of people from the four corners of the film industry from writers and directors to actors, editors, composers and costume designers, who will all be sharing their knowledge with these young people. What we are doing is totally unique. We are creating a mini film school for budding filmmakers. It’s going to be incredibly exciting and will push our young people to realise their creative potential.

To book a place on the course call the box office on 01405 763652, or for more information please contact nicola dixon on 01405 763652, or email nicola.gtc@btconnect.com
www.junctiongoole.co.uk

Free masterclass from award winning screenwriter Paul Arrowsmith THIS SATURDAY!

Young people are invited to a free masterclass from award winning screenwriter Paul Arrowsmith on Saturday 29 January 13.00 – 17.30 at Junction, Goole.   In addition to this sessions are being held at Junction on a Monday evening and during the Feburary Half Term.  To join up to the full project costs £15 and includes all sessions. 

Paul has script edited four feature films and countless short films which between them have won over 20 awards at film festivals worldwide. He has taught Screenwriting at the Northern Film School and is passionate about making films and in TV drama worked with leading company Tiger Aspect. He currently has several feature length screenplays in development with different production companies, including two with BAFTA nominated producers. His romantic comedy ‘Falling for Frank,’ is due to go into production this June/July. 

Interested in learining more about the project? Every wondered how to write a film script? Join Paul and find out!

Project information

Are you a budding filmmaker?
Aged between 12 and 18?
Looking for a new challenge?
GOOLE STRAIGHT 8!

Junction, Goole are presenting an exciting opportunity for budding young filmmakers aged 12 to 18 to learn and develop new skills. through workshops and discussions, led by david bunting from award-winning film company ‘duchy parade’. participants will learn a wide range of filmmaking techniques, and will plan, organise and shoot a short film on a super 8 camera, which will then be submitted to STRAIGHT 8 - a unique and challenging filmmaking competition.

See your movie on the big screen
selected films from the international straight 8 competition are screened in cannes and london. And Junction will be organising a special straight 8 screening in goole.


workshop sessions will take place on monday evenings:
7pm-9pm
this will be followed by a full week of filming from 21st - 25th february


To book a place on the course call the box office on 01405 763652, or for more information please contact nicola dixon on 01405 763652, or email nicola.gtc@btconnect.com
www.junctiongoole.co.uk