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Young filmmakers needed for eco project

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A charity that encourages creativity in young people is recruiting filmmakers aged 18 to 25 to create a short film about the environment.

East London-based Eastside is looking to work with young people who are passionate about telling the story of climate change, and who want to create a short film which will be debuted in time for the COP26 environmental conference, which takes place in Glasgow in November.

They are keen to hear ideas that will put environmental causes front and centre, including championing an issue such as plastic pollution, harmful emissions, food waste, activism or creating and cultivating green spaces.

The finished film could be a mini-documentary, animation, short drama, experimental or infographic style film.

The project is supported by Adobe, and participants will receive support from the charity’s filmmaking team through workshops, both in person and via video call. Successful applicants will also receive a £300 grant towards making their film, a professional mentor and access to tech and kit from the charity.

Previous participants in the charity’s filmmaking and digital projects have found the experience to be essential in helping them build their skills and learn about the industry.

One commented: "I have learned how to not only produce, direct and manage finances for a short film by myself, but have also improved my ability to network with other people in the industry in order to find crew and cast members for my film."

The films will be a maximum of three minutes long, and made within a 2.5 month period between August and mid-October.

For more information visit the Eastside website or follow them on Twitter.

 

 

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