Want to find out more about getting involved with film and video?

We'll be putting more resources on this page as the project continues.

Filmmaking - Young People
If you are a young person and want to get into short film we have provided here links to film making techniques. Your school / college may have some equipment that you can use or alternatively a local arts organisation may be able to help. If you contact the VideoBank team we will do our best to help you find an organisation local to you.

BBC Guide to making short film
Firstlight - lots of useful tips on all areas of filmmaking
Skillset - tips on how to get a career in the film world

Filmmaking - Organisation
As an organisation, that works with young people, you may often have thought that you would like to make a video. This could be to give skills to young people, promote the organisation to others or to create material that can pass your message on to other young people. However knowing how to make a film is often not easy.
- How much does it cost?
- Who can help?
- Can I get funding?
- What shall we make? and so on

Our advice is to contact a local specialist media organisation. The VideoBank team can put you in touch with a local organisation who will be able to give you impartial advice.

Film Festivals
The North of England boasts a large number of Film Festivals many of which specifically focus on Youth Film Making. A few excellent examples are

The Co-operative Young Film Makers Festival
Kino International Short Film Festival
The Commonwealth Film Festival

Or you can browse the
Directory of International Film and Video Festivals