We are running a year-long project for young people to create a short film made entirely by themselves, guided by industry professionals, to share their voice and ideas through the power of film.
Description
Next Take’s goal is to unite young people by offering them a platform to express their personal opinions and share their experiences through the creative, technical, and social opportunities that filmmaking provides.
The film project runs weekly and has successfully brought together young people from various backgrounds and nationalities across North Ayrshire, including Ukrainian and Syrian refugees and young people with disabilities.
Offering young people this platform to share their stories and thoughts through the development and planning of a screenplay provides a valuable insight into the voice of a young person today.
We have found that a compelling story is the most effective way to convey the complex experiences, themes, and injustices that impact young people while also emotionally connecting with a wide audience.
Our previous short film project, titled “Different Ways”, has seen success in sharing the experiences of young Ukrainian refugees and local Scots through film screenings in North Ayrshire and Ukrainian schools, the Edinburgh Ukrainian club (AUGB), our official premiere, and a wider audience online.
The positive feedback and enthusiasm from both the audience and our group highlights the potential for this project to grow. We are eager to collaborate, share more voices, and support one another to create a memorable and topical piece of work.
This funding would enable the positive progression of the film project, and we would greatly appreciate assistance for essential equipment and costs. The funds would cover catering (£130), transportation for cast and crew (£200), props and costumes (£160), location hire (£390), and lighting equipment (£120).
Find out more about what we do and our projects here:
Location: Our project is based in Ardrossan but operates within and includes young people across North Ayrshire. We also work out of Kilwinning and West Kilbride.
Proposed on behalf of: Next Take. Our project is partnered with North Ayrshire Council, Kilwinning Sports Club, and Vertex Visions. We have also received support from Screen Scotland for tuition costs.
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