Previous Film Schools
Here you will find information about a selection of recent City Eye Film Schools, and some examples of the films young people made whilst attending.
To view all Film School films made in the past year, please go to the Film School Films page, or for a more comprehensive collection, go to the City Eye YouTube channel.
To view all Film School films made in the past year, please go to the Film School Films page, or for a more comprehensive collection, go to the City Eye YouTube channel.
Half-Term Film School
Feb 2020
On Tuesday 18th February, Level 2 young filmmakers (age guide 12 - 16) joined City Eye for the film Film School of the Decade with its theme 2020! Whilst working together they created a short suspense drama called '2020 Vision' based on a game show with characters from different periods of time.
Level 1 (age guide 7-11)
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Action Movie Film School
May 2019
On Thursday 30th May, young people aged between 7 - 16 years joined City Eye for Action Movie Film School!
Film Schoolers could worked together in teams to create two action movie style trailers that they wrote, planned, shot & edited in just a day!
Film Schoolers could worked together in teams to create two action movie style trailers that they wrote, planned, shot & edited in just a day!
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Friend or Foe
Created by Ned, Beatrice, Kieran and Sam |
Rogue Revenge
Created by Oscar, Christopher, Rudi, Conrad & Stanley |
Poster created by Beatrice
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Easter Holiday Film School
April 2019
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Level 1 - Stop-Motion Animation - Tuesday 16th April 2019
Level 1 Film Schoolers made their own animation films using photography, sound recording and stop-motion techniques to bring their stories to life. These young animators used drawings, paper, card, lego, toys and themselves to create their films, Visit the Film School Films page to see all 4 films made during this workshop |
Level 2 - Cinematic Storytelling - Wednesday 17th April 2019
Exploring film as an art form, this group of 11-16 year old's participated in City Eye's Cinematic Storytelling Film School workshop to learn how filmmakers use the camera to tell a story. During this workshop the young filmmakers developed knowledge and understanding of cinematography and it's impact on story and characters. Winston and the Dealer was written, filmed and edited by Rudi, Stan, Kieran and Sam. |
Half-Term Film School
February 2019
During the February half-term, young people joined City Eye to make their own film in a day!
Film Schoolers could make a film of any genre or theme they wanted. Working together as a team they combined their ideas to create three original short films.
Film Schoolers could make a film of any genre or theme they wanted. Working together as a team they combined their ideas to create three original short films.
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Monday 18th February 2019 - LEVEL 1 (age guide 7-11 yrs)
Treachery and Tricks Written, Filmed & Edited by Dash, Isobel, Kitty, Hannah, Jack and Tom Zombies at Studio 144 Written, Filmed & Edited by Ellie, Leo, Alex, Conrad and Finn |
Tuesday 19th February 2019 - LEVEL 2 (age guide 12 - 16 yrs)
Detective Hastings Written, Filmed & Edited by Stanley, Emillie, Oscar, Sam, Ben, Rudi, Venelina and Shannon |
Visit the Film School Films page to see all 3 films made during this workshop.
Summer Film School 2018
At Summer Film School in August 2018, Level 1 & Level 2 Film Schoolers created short films exploring how 'Colour' is used to portray an extra layer of meaning to characters and story.
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Thursday 16th August 2018 - LEVEL 1 (age guide 7-11 yrs) The Orb - Level 1 Written, Filmed & Edited by Blake, Stan, Kitty, Finn, Beatrix & Bella |
Friday 17th August 2018 - LEVEL 2 (age guide 12-16 yrs) Black & Yellow - Level 2 Written, Filmed & Edited by Annie, Kwajo, Katherine, Izzie, Bethan & Myles |
Visit the Film School Films page to see both films made during this workshop
'Who Are You?'
May Half-Term Film School 2018
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During the May 2018 half-term Film Schoolers joined City Eye and John Hansard Gallery to explore themes in the gallery's Gerhard Richter exhibition, including personal archive and portraiture.
The young filmmakers were given a tour of the exhibition to help inform and inspire the themes and styles of their film. They then wrote their own individual scripts focusing around a personal memory, photo or an object. In teams they recorded each other's voice overs explaining what personal item they brought with them and how that reflects who they are as a person. They then chose their own lighting set-up, thinking about what colour best represented who they are and the stories they were telling. The Film Schoolers worked together to film and capture each other's own personal archive story. The film 'Who We Are' is a compilation of all their stories, you can watch this film and other recent Film School films here. |
Easter Film School 2018
'Fairytales & Folklore'
The Easter holidays saw City Eye Film School return to the new film training and production centre at Studio 144. The young filmmakers worked in teams to create short films using the theme 'Fairytales & Folklore' as inspiration for their characters and stories.
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Monday 9th April 2018 - LEVEL 1 (age guide 7-11 yrs)
The Level 1 film schoolers worked in two groups to create... The Children and The Dragon - a traditional fairytale approach telling the story of two siblings seeking a better life away from their evil step-mother. During the journey the encounter a magical beanstalk, an injured baby dragon and a riddle master protecting a special potion. Written, filmed & edited by Isaac, Alicja, Eva & Beatrix. The Dobbit - another traditional fairytale structure of the unlikely hero on a treacherous journey to get back to home but with an added SciFi setting. This film also used puppets to create the unusual space creatures. Written, filmed & edited by Kitty, Finn, Dashiell & Odette. |
Tuesday 10th April 2018 - LEVEL 2 (age guide 12-16 yrs)
The Level 2 film schoolers worked together to create TAKE 2 a short film that follows a selfish main character as he is taken back to view his actions and choices by an omniscient presence. The group used the themes of consequences and second chances to create a film with a message. TAKE 2 was written, film & edited by Tom, Charlie, Mathilda & Rudi Visit the Film School Films page to see all 3 films made during this workshop and take a look at the behind the scenes photos above. |
February Film School 2018
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Level 1 - COMEDY FILM SCHOOL
During February half-term, City Eye ran the first Film School workshops in our new film training and production centre at
Studio 144. The Level 1 Filmmakers used the theme 'Comedy' to work in groups to create their own funny films. 'Friday Night Dinosaur Oops' - a stand-up comedy show with a bad host - was written, performed & edited by Daniel, Dashiell & Herbie. Camera & Sound by Afra, Hannah & Odette 'Magic Tiger Tooth' - a short comedy about a wanna-be magician/ neglectful dentist - was written, performed & edited by Afra, Hannah & Odette. Camera & Sound by Daniel, Dashiell & Herbie. |
Level 2 - 'TRANSFORMATION' FILM SCHOOL
During February half-term, City Eye ran the first Film School workshops in our new film training and production centre at
Studio 144. The Level 2 Filmmakers used the theme 'Transformation' to work together to create an original short film focusing on the main characters transformation into a fully-qualified and humbled Spy. 'Spy School' was written, filmed and edited by Leon, Rudi, Ria & Lewis Watch all three films made during this half-term workshop by visiting Film School Films or City Eye's YouTube Channel. |
Silent Movie Film School 2017
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Level 1 Film Schoolers joined City Eye at God's House Tower during the Summer half-term for a Silent Movie workshop.
The young group worked together to create their original short film inspired by the likes of Laurel & Hardy and others from the classic silent era. 'The Crown Jewel Chase' was written, filmed and edited in just a day and tells the tale of a sneaky thief executing his plan to steal the Queen's crown, but can Her Majesty catch him before he escapes the castle? We are grateful to 'a space' arts for enabling us to offer Summer Half Term Film School at God's House Tower.
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Level 1 (age guide 7-11yrs)
Date: Wednesday 31st May 2017 Venue: God's House Tower |
February 2017
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At February half-term, young people joined City Eye at the SeaCity Museum to make their own film in a day!
Film Schoolers could make a film of any genre or theme they wanted. Working together as a team they combined their ideas to create two original short films. The Level 1 participants (ages 7-11) pitched Evil Wizards and Secret Agents against each other in their fantasy film 'Lunchbox Mayhem'. Meanwhile the Level 2 filmmakers (ages 12-16) created a dark piece of drama called 'Demon Girl'. The images on the left show how the young people were involved in different stages of production. |
October Half Term 2016
During the October 2016 half term young filmmakers came to the John Hansard Gallery to be part of the cast and crew making their own films inspired by films showing at the Gallery, such as those by Imogen Stidworthy, as part of British Art Show 8 which arrived in Southampton this autumn.
Southampton is the final stop on the British Art Show 8 tour, with the exhibition showing at locations across the city in Autumn 2016. The Film Schoolers started the day by taking a look around the exhibition to gather inspiration for the films, if any young people and their families would like to see the exhibition you can as BAS8 runs from 9 October until 14 January 2017- and is free to enter.
Visit the John Hansard Gallery website to find out more about British Art Show 8.
Below are the two films made during this workshop.
Southampton is the final stop on the British Art Show 8 tour, with the exhibition showing at locations across the city in Autumn 2016. The Film Schoolers started the day by taking a look around the exhibition to gather inspiration for the films, if any young people and their families would like to see the exhibition you can as BAS8 runs from 9 October until 14 January 2017- and is free to enter.
Visit the John Hansard Gallery website to find out more about British Art Show 8.
Below are the two films made during this workshop.
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Level 1 Film: Dragon Spies
Date: Tuesday 25th October 2016 Time: 11am - 5pm Venue: John Hansard Gallery |
Level 2 Film: Trial by Murder
Date: Wednesday 26th October 2016 Time: 11am - 5pm Venue: John Hansard Gallery |
Summer Film School 2016
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During the Summer holidays young filmmakers came to SeaCity Museum to be part of the cast and crew of their own short film inspired by the PORT OUT, SOUTHAMPTON HOME exhibition currently showing at SeaCity Museum until 4 June 2017.
The Level 2 Film Schoolers had 2 days to make their film giving them the opportunity to explore the filmmaking process in more depth than the regular 1 day workshop allows. The PORT OUT, SOUTHAMPTON HOME exhibition provided inspiration for several ideas which the young filmmakers combined to write an 8-page script comprised of six scenes. During filming the group rotated directing, camera, sound and acting roles and used professional equipment to make their film. Finally, on the second day of the workshop, they entered post-production to bring everything together and also created the poster image on the right. The film 'What Happened in Cabin 169?' is a short thriller/comedy. Following the mysterious incident of a cruise passenger the ship's Captain, a concerned friend and a cabin maid who found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time, try to figure out what happened and who is responsible. City Eye would like to thank SeaCity Museum for their kind support of Summer Film School. If you would like to find out more about Sea City Museum and the PORT OUT, SOUTHAMPTON HOME exhibition click here. 
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Poster created by Ciara and Jake
Date Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd August 2016
Time 10am-4pm Venue SeaCity Museum |
Film Adaptation 2016
In Summer half term we returned to John Hansard Gallery with an exciting new theme - Film Adaptation.
All Film Schoolers were given a story which, using all their creative vision, they adapted into their own films!
The story they were given to adapt was ‘Ferdie and Roy's Enormous Feast’ by Helen Dineen.
Helen loves to write stories for children, focusing mainly on picture books. She is represented by the Anne Clark Literary Agency. Originally from Edinburgh, Helen has lived in Southampton for over ten years. She is very excited to see how the film school students bring Ferdie and Roy to the screen!
The poster on the left was created by Bea and Izzy featuring the cast and crew of 'The Feast' and the poster on the right was created by Alicia featuring two of the stars from the Level 2 film.
All Film Schoolers were given a story which, using all their creative vision, they adapted into their own films!
The story they were given to adapt was ‘Ferdie and Roy's Enormous Feast’ by Helen Dineen.
Helen loves to write stories for children, focusing mainly on picture books. She is represented by the Anne Clark Literary Agency. Originally from Edinburgh, Helen has lived in Southampton for over ten years. She is very excited to see how the film school students bring Ferdie and Roy to the screen!
The poster on the left was created by Bea and Izzy featuring the cast and crew of 'The Feast' and the poster on the right was created by Alicia featuring two of the stars from the Level 2 film.
Date: Wednesday 1st June 2016
Time: 10.30 - 16.30 Venue: John Hansard Gallery |
Date: Thursday 2nd June 2016
Time: 10.30 - 16.30 Venue: John Hansard Gallery |
Summer Film School 2015
In July 2015, the first ever Film School in partnership with the John Hansard Gallery took place. Young filmmakers were part of the cast and crew making their own science fiction films inspired by the Gallery's Shezad Dawood exhibition. Using professional filmmaking equipment to develop camera and editing skills whilst having BIG fun!
The image on the left was taken from the film 'The Alien' and the image on the right was taken during the filming of 'The New World'
The image on the left was taken from the film 'The Alien' and the image on the right was taken during the filming of 'The New World'
Date: Thursday 30th July
Time: 11am - 4.30pm Venue: John Hansard Gallery Shadow Puppet Animation 2015This February half term brought back the popular Shadow Puppet Animation workshop as requested by many film schoolers. Originally a great Film School back in Easter 2013, everyone had so much fun making their creative animated films we decided to do it again!
Date: Thursday 19 February 2015
Time: 10am - 4pm Venue: God's House Tower |
Date: Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th July
Time: 11am - 4.30pm Venue: John Hansard Gallery NYFF: Round My Corner
30 & 31 October 2013
Theme: 'Round My Corner' Age: 11-15 Venue: Tower House If you are aged between 11 and 15 the National Youth Film Festival and Southampton Film Week would like to invite you to a fantastic 2 day workshop during which you will make a short film. You will work with talented and supportive professional filmmakers who will help you to make a film, taking it from script to screen, and using 'Round My Corner' as your inspiration! Your finished film will be uploaded to the National Youth Film Festival website and might be entered into the Festival next year! Before you come to the workshop you might like to think about what springs to mind by 'Round my Corner'. |
Shadow Puppet Animation 2013
Learn how to make stop-frame animation films while exploring the ancient art of shadow puppets. Build a shadow puppet theatre and bring your own story to life in an animated film with sound, voices and effects.
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5 April 2013
Theme: Shadow Puppet Animation Venue: Sea City Museum |
2 April 2013
Theme: Shadow Puppet Animation Venue: Sea City Museum |
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