FREE FILMMAKING COURSE FOR EAST LONDON BASED LGBTQ+ YOUTH (16-25)

Dates: Saturday 15th February, Monday 17th February, Wednesday 19th February & Friday 21st February.

16-25? Looking to make your first film? East London based? LGBTQIA+?

Join our FREE Filmmaking Course AT UCL EAST. Learn how to use a camera, record sound and edit, creating a short film based on personal and local themes. This course is specifically for students who live in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets & Waltham Forest. It is funded by the Community Seed Engagement Funding at UCL East, a small grants funding round for UCL staff and post graduate research students. It is designed to support the development of engagement activities and partnership opportunities with east London communities.

Day 1: Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking and Concept Development
The session includes discussions on exploring ideas close to home, showcasing examples of
documentaries that delve into personal and local themes. Through brainstorming and group
discussions, students will develop their own documentary concepts, followed by learning the
basics of research, storyboarding, and scripting. By the end of the day, students will create a
preliminary storyboard or outline for their documentary idea

11-2pm Monday 17th February

Day 2: Pre-Production and Filming Techniques
On the second day, students dive into the pre-production phase and learn filming techniques.
The day begins with a review of the ideas created on Day 1, followed by lessons on creating a
production plan, locations, and shooting style. Hands-on training in camera basics, sound, and
lighting, as well as interview techniques. The session includes practical exercises where
students practice using cameras, capturing audio, and conducting mock interviews. By the end
of the day, students will finalise their shooting scripts and prepare their filming schedules.
Students use personal time to capture their films returning the following week with footage for
editing.

11-2 pm Wednesday 19th February

Day 3: Filming and Initial Editing
Day three students will spend the first part of the session reviewing and organising their
documentary footage, introduced to basic editing software and learn how to import and
organise their media. The session covers basic editing techniques such as cutting, trimming,
and adding transitions. Students will start assembling a rough cut of their documentary, setting
the foundation for the final editing process on the last day.Students continue to work in personal time on their edits.

11- 4 pm Friday 21st February.

Day 4: Final Editing and Presentation
The final day is dedicated to completing the editing process and presenting the finished
documentaries. Students will continue to refine their edits, add music and sound effects,
Voiceover and make final adjustments like colour correction. The session concludes with
exporting the final film and a screening session where students present their documentaries to
the group. The workshop ends with a group discussion and constructive feedback. Students
can continue to amed edits following the feedback. Film must be submitted by deadline date.

Day 5
Screening of films in the UCL EAST Cinema , to friends and family. With possible Q+A from
filmmakers.