Archive for the ‘Website updates’ Category

We’ve uploaded another 6 films to our showcase area and some photographs.

To view the films go to the ’showcase’ menu bar and select the ‘video wall’ drop down menu – here’s a quick link: go there

To view the photographs go to the ’showcase’ menu bar and select the ‘photo gallery’ drop down menu – here’s a quick link: go there

We have added a photo gallery to the YoungScreenwriters website – you can access it from the top menu.

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More photos will be added soon.

A new resource has been added to the filmmaking resource section. It is a downloadable document of the typical procedure that happens when a scene is being shot – known as Calling the Roll. It includes the instructions for everyone to get ready for a take, start the camera, mark the scene with a a slate (or clapper board), ‘Action’ and ‘Cut’. This is the version of Calling the Roll we will be using throughout the Young Screenwriters program.

2 storyboard templates have been added to the resource section – a 2×2 box version and a 2×3 box version. They are saved as PDF files which can be saved on to your computer by clicking on the picture, selecting ’save as’ from the file menu and choosing your computer as a destination for the file.

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A section has been added to the resources section relating to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC).

The BBFC is the independent regulator of the film and video industry in the UK. The BBFC decides what age certificate a film is given – the main categories are U, PG, 12, 12A, 15 and 18.

When writing a film script and making a film it is useful to read the guidelines to see what is suitable for different ages. You may need to alter your script to make it more accessible to a younger audience.

There are PDF files of the full classification guidelines and also separate files for each of the main categories which you can download and print off for quick reference.

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The links section of the website has been updated

A new resource has been added to the screenwriting section – it is a link to a Wikipedia site that provides an overview of screenwriting.

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2 new additions have been added to the filmmaking resources section. They provide details of filmmaking job roles and the film production process.

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The website for the Young Screenwriters project is online. You can find out what is happening with the project and we will be uploading screenwriting resources as and when they are produced.