We are now celebrating the third year of our free After School Club, a strand of our Flip the Script film education programme that’s been running since the 2022/2023 school year. This year, we’ve expanded the club to host two local schools, running 24 sessions for each school across three terms. Here’s a recap of what we’ve been up to last term, and what we’re looking forward to for 2025!
At After School Club, pupils have been trying their hand at the different technical elements of filmmaking. Led by our Schools and Film Education Coordinator, Helen Baldwin, the children get stuck into collaborative and creative film projects of their own.
Pupils have been collaborating in small groups to develop their own stories and capture them on film. For many, this was their first taste of filmmaking, giving them a crash course on all the core filming and editing skills. They learned how to use green screen, create their own soundscapes, produce handmade stop motion films, and add voiceovers to their creations.
Here’s a snapshot of what the students have been working on:
While developing communication skills from drama techniques like improvisation and storytelling, pupils were able to show off their artistic sides, building their confidence, self-esteem, and presentation skills. This was a great chance for them to discover their talents as filmmakers.
Hear what the pupils had to say about their experience last year:
The best thing is – we’ve still got a whole term of after-school filmmaking fun lined up for 2025! Stay tuned to see what the students make!
Flip the Script is delivered in partnership with Into Film and Tower Hamlets Arts & Music Education Service (THAMES). Supported by The Portal Trust, Derwent London and individual donations from our Every Child A Cinema Goer campaign.
