Make a film after school with help from professionals!

Why filmmaking?

The arrival of digital media has bought a revolution in the way we communicate. Texts are becoming multimodal, the screen is now as important as the page and we have the means to create, and distribute our own content around the world. With a digital camcorder and a computer or even just a mobile phone anybody can make a film.

First Light Movies and Film Street want to enable young people to 'read' film, and express themselves through filmmaking.

First Light Movies funding for primary schools

First Light Movies distributes from Lottery funds to organisations that work with young people aged between five and 19 years to make films. A school can be classed as an organisation and can apply for filmmaking funding and support from First Light Movies for projects that will be completed after school or outside of the curriculum.

If you have started to experiment with filmmaking in the classroom, or are looking for a rewarding after school experience for your pupils, First Light Movies gives you the chance to take young people's passion for filmmaking to the next level.

First Light Movies distributes funding through two main production funding schemes, the Pilot and Studio Awards and for those looking for support developing first ideas, 'What's the Big Idea?'

To find out more about First Light Movies' funding schemes click here.

Other resources for teachers: Film Street

Film Street introduces children under 12, their parents and teachers to film culture and filmmaking. So if you are exploring filmmaking within the curriculum you should visit our Teachers section for resources to support this.

If you are embarking on a First Light Movies project, Film Street is definitely a great place to start when introducing children to the filmmaking process. Visit The Street now!


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