We are launching a regular term time filmclub for those of you who would like to learn more about how to make films.
Details are as follows:
Thursdays 6pm to 8pm at St Patricks Church Hall in Consett
Cost is £3 per session and minimum age is 10
Please get in touch if you like a place as we can only allow maximum 15 young people
The winners of the 2011 KFK UK Film Festival as voted by the Professional Jury are…
KFK UK PROFESSIONAL JURY WINNERS
6 – 12 YEARS
LIVE ACTION
3005 by Creative Arts East and Robert Kett Junior School
The jury thought this is a very polished and well-made film and a stark and interested take on the Sci-Fi genre. The young lead actors are great in their roles and there is a fantastic depiction of a haunting atmosphere with startling imagery such as the fog and the child wearing a gasmask.
ANIMATION
THE VERY GRUMPY GIRL by Asher Williams
The jury were all agreed that ‘The Very Grumpy Girl’ should win the Best Animation. It is a really funny film, well-executed using simple animation techniques that are perfect for the story. This film will hopefully stop people from being grumpy!
1 MINUTE FILM
SERIOUSLY BAD LUCK by Jacob Crow
The comic timing and creative use of Lego made ‘Seriously Bad Luck’ an obvious winner and had us all in stitches. It was well edited and clearly demonstrated not only how animation gives us the means to do things we can’t in real life, like re-attach our legs, but how funny it can be
GRAND PRIZE
I WISH I WENT TO ECUADOR by David Bunting and Bricknell Primary School
There were several contributing factors that made this film stand out from the rest in its category. The level of detail in the set design and the clever use of materials created a fantastic landscape with lots of depth. This combined with the imaginative use of the camera to really get down into the world made the viewing of the film feel like a really immersive experience. Most importantly the overall environmental message was handled very intelligently without it feeling like you were being lectured to, more like you were part of a discussion.
13 -19 YEARS
LIVE ACTION
WITNESS by Alfie Barker
The jury agreed that this was a clever yet simple idea really well executed, with a very cute dog to top it off. Clever and evocative use of sound with the radio commentary and well edited to put together the performance from the dog. Great solo effort and memorable story told in just a few minutes of screen time.
ANIMATION
WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios
Wall-Mation POV is a hugely imaginative film containing scene after scene of fantastic animation. The varied style and content transition beautifully from one location to another. It’s clear that an amazing amount of work and dedication went into making this. The relentless visual feast and epic undertaking of animating this film made it a clear winner.
1 MINUTE FILM
DREAM UP A REALITY by Will Freeman
This film, with its great use of visuals and narration, captured the attention of all the Jury; the sound track was blended perfectly. The use of close-ups as the film began were used to great effect, giving the viewer an instant empathy with the subject. The montage of visuals with clever use of environments were edited together with precision. Congratulations.
GRAND PRIZE
WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios
The jury agreed to award the Grand to Wall-Mation POV for several reasons. This is a fantastic piece of animation, skillfully planned and filmed, with some brilliantly witty sequences which flow from shot to shot. We were really impressed with the large number of young people who had been involved in creating the work, and at the level of artistic skill and commitment to what is a time-consuming process. Well done to all involved.
Winning films will be posted on You Tube in the next week.
The winners of the 2011 KFK UK Film Festival as voted by the Youth Jury are…
KFK UK YOUTH JURY WINNERS
6 – 12 YEARS
LIVE ACTION
THE DOOR by The Hills Lower School
…for skilfully creating an atmosphere of ‘creepy suspense’ and pulling off an effective cliffhanger ending.
ANIMATION
HEDGEROW TALES by Buchlyvie Primary School
…for a creative use of materials to weave a charming and original series of stories.
1 MINUTE FILM
SEVEN OF DIAMONDS by The Hills Lower School
…for a brilliant use of special effects and a wicked comic twist.
GRAND PRIZE
I WISH I WENT TO ECUADOR by David Bunting and Bricknell Primary School
…for sharing a very personal message through excellent animation and a wonderful use of narration.
13 -19 YEARS
LIVE ACTION
BATTERED by Northern Stars
…for creating a deliciously dark morality tale that was stylish and very well shot.
ANIMATION
WALLMATION – POV by Suited and Booted Studios
…for creating a unique piece of work that flowed brilliantly, and skilfully expressed the personality and individuality of the group.
1 MINUTE FILM
DREAM UP A REALITY by Will Freeman
… for a stylish and artistic piece that effectively told the personal story of a very talented individual.
GRAND PRIZE
VOX BOXES by Charlie Hogg from Cottingham High School
… for delivering a cool colourful piece that was sophisticated in its edit and relationship to soundtrack.
Winning films will be posted on You Tube in the next week.
KIDS FOR KIDS UK FILM FESTIVAL
“LIGHT GRAFFITI”
ANIMATION PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
AGED 8 AND OVER
MONDAY 24TH & TUESDAY 25TH OCTOBER
10AM UNTIL 3PM WITH A SUPERVISED BREAK FOR LUNCH
Learn how to paint with light using torches and your imagination. With the help of artists you will be shown how to use cameras and computers to create a magical film of light trails for Halloween.
The finished film will be projected in Blackhill Park as part of the Kids for Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011 on Friday 28th October at 6.30pm
Venue – The Store, Co-operative Villas, Dipton, DH9 9AH
Cost is £5 per day
NB: we have a number of free places for those who are unable to afford the above fee please enquire via phone or email.
PLEASE NOTE PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
For more information and to book a place, please email: info@kidsforkidsuk.org or call the office on 01388 765002
KIDS FOR KIDS UK FILM FESTIVAL
“THE GHOSTS OF BLACKHILL PARK”
FILMMAKING PROJECT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
AGED 10 AND OVER
MONDAY 24TH, TUESDAY 25TH AND WEDNESDAY 27TH OCTOBER
10AM UNTIL 4PM WITH A SUPERVISED BREAK FOR LUNCH
Learn about storytelling, camera, sound, directing, editing & how to produce a short film with the help of a professional filmmaker and animator.
The finished film will be projected in Blackhill Park as part of the Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011 on Friday 28th October at 6.30pm
Venue – St Patrick’s Hall, Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5AX
Cost is £15 for 3 days
NB: we have a number of free places for those who are unable to afford the above fee please enquire via phone or email.
PLEASE NOTE PLACES MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE
For more information and to book a place, please email: info@kidsforkidsuk.org or call the office on 01388 765002
Ever wanted to prove to the world how you are the next Quentin Tarantino or Steven Spielberg?
Well now is your chance to write, film and edit a film in 10 hours
DATE: Thursday 27th October
TIME: 9am until 8pm
LOCATION: Lamplight Arts Centre, Front Street, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0NA
AGE: 13+
Cinemasports rules dictate three ingredients must be used to build your film around, these ingredients will not be revealed until the day of filming. The theme of this year’s competition is the environment, whether it be a film about extreme weather, or re-cycling all ideas are welcome.
Some computer and film equipment can be provided but if you have your own please bring it along
To sign up please call Robert Galbraith 0n 07780292825 or email info@kidsforkidsuk.org
Feel free to come on your own and we can match you with a team
July 31st: Submissions deadline
August 30th: Young filmmakers notified of selection
October 1st: Festival programme announced
October 6th: Professional Jury Meeting
October 15th: Youth Jury Meeting
October 23rd: KFK UK 2011 Film Festival Opening Event at the Empire Cinema in Consett
October 24th to October 28th: Festival workshops and screenings in and around Consett and Stanley
October 29th: KFK UK Film Festival National Competition Screening at the Empire Cinema in Consett
The KFK UK team have shortlisted the films for the 2011 competition section. The films competing in this years festival awards are as follows:
6 – 12 YEARS CATEGORY
LIVE ACTION
1. The Door - made by children from The Hills Lower School
2. 3005 – made by children from Robert Kett Junior School working with Creative Arts East
3. Me and My Dog – made by Dorothy McCormack (Individual)
4. Palaver in the Pantry – made by children from Royd Infant Nursery School working with C Media Productions
ANIMATION
1. The Very Grumpy Girl – made by Asher Williams (Individual)
2. Hedgerow Tales – made by children from Buchlyvie Primary School working with professional filmmakers
3. Animate You – made by children working with Chocolate Films
4. I Wish I Went To Ecuador – made by children from Bricknell Primary working with David Bunting
5. Moonbaby – made by children from Royd Infant Nursery School working with C Media Productions
1 MINUTE FILMS
1. Ninja - Jacob Crow made by (Individual)
2. Seven of Diamonds – made by children from The Hills Lower School
3. Seriously Bad Luck – made by Jacob Crow (Individual)
13 -16 YEARS CATEGORY
LIVE ACTION
1. Ramadan – made by young people working with Fitzrovia Youth In Action
2. Witness – made by Alfie Barker (Individual)
3. A Lifeless Life – made by young people working with Chocolate Films
4. Battered – made by young people working with Northern Stars Film Academy
5. Count Yourself Lucky – made by young people working with The Rural Media Company
6. Inside – made by young people from The Link and Fosseway School working with Suited and Booted
7. The Hunger – made by young people working with Northern Stars Film Academy
8. Vox Boxes – made by Charlie Hogg from Cottingham High School (Individual)
8. Never Walk Alone – made by Young People working with The Forge
ANIMATION
1. Wall-Mation POV – made by young people working with Suited and Booted
2. Case History – made by Hal Coley (Individual)
3. Veg War – made by young people working with Suited and Booted
4. The Glove Box – made by young people working with Chocolate Films
5. Shane Dolston’s Drug Story – made by young people working with Suited and Booted
1 MINUTE FILMS
1. Kiwi; It’s a Different Type of Animal – made by young people from Cobblers Study Centre Film and Animation Club
2. Paige’s Film – made by Paige Cowley working with Suited and Booted
3. Sailing Caddy – made by young people working with Chocolate Films
4. Dream Up A Reality – made by Will Freeman (Individual)
Filmmaking summer schools in Consett for young people
Learn about storytelling, camera, sound, directing, editing & how to produce a short film in a week with the help of local professional filmmakers, animators, music composers and artists.
The finished films will be premiered at the Kids for Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011 Gala Opening Event on Sunday 23rd October at the Empire Theatre, Consett.
Workshop Venue St Patrick’s Hall, Victoria Road, Consett, DH8 5AX
Under 12’s Monday 25th July – Friday 29th July
Workshop Times 10am until 4pm
Over 12’s Monday 1st August – Friday 5th August
Workshop Times 11am until 5pm
Cost £25 for the week
NB: we have a number of free places for those who are unable to afford the above fee.
Places must be booked in advance and priority will be given to those young people who live or study in the North Consett area.
For more information and to book a place, please email: info@kidsforkidsuk.org or call the office on 01388 765002
Some participants will have the opportunity to sit on the youth jury panel of the Kids for Kids UK Film and Media Festival 2011. Let us know if you would like to find out more or visit the website www.kidsforkidsuk.org for details.
This project is funded by Councillors Clive Robson and Owen Temple
Calling all young filmmakers from the UK aged 6 – 19 years
The UK Kids for Kids Film and Media Festival is now seeking submissions of short films made by children and young people of up to 10 minutes in any of the following 3 categories:
* Live Action * Animation * One Minute Films
Selected films for the competition section will be screened at our festival at the Empire Cinema in Consett, County Durham during the week of 24th to the 30th October 2011. Details of festival to follow.
The festival team will appoint a professional jury and a children’s jury. The jury will award the following prizes:
Best Film in each age group and in each category, and one Grand Prize for Outstanding Achievement for a film made by children and young people from each age group. Awards and Prizes will be announced at the conclusion of the festival.
Deadline for entries is July 31st, 2011
Please download a film submission form and competition guidelines below
If you would like to receive information about the Festival please join our mailing list by emailing us at info@kidsforkidsuk.org
In the meantime check out our fab festival entry teaser created by Gareth Hudson, an award winning video artist who is working on the KFK UK Festival team this year.
