J challenged his comfort zone to gain new knowledge and skills in film-making and in building relationships, which paid the dividends of a range of new skills and abilities, new friends and a new-found confidence….
Youth worker
POPLAR FILM SCHOOL
Hands-on film-making courses for young people
Poplar Film School was originally created in response to a call for out-of-school projects to help achieve young people’s educational attainment in specific areas of Tower Hamlets. The programme ran from 2005 to 2006.
The scheme targeted young people in need of additional support at Key Stages 3 and 4. It was designed to develop literacy and IT skills through the film-making process, enable participants to gain practical film-making skills and to help their creative, social and personal development.
There are two models for delivering programmes such as Poplar Film School:
- A term of after-school sessions including a half-term intensive week
- Intensive week-long courses
Short films produced by Poplar Film School include mini dramas Bully and The Clash.
We can tailor courses such as Poplar Film School to meet your specific needs and objectives.
Project contact: Sophie Critchlow 020 7538 8079
Project website:
www.hi8us-south.co.uk/poplarfilmschool
Previous Funder: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Previous Partners: Tower Hamlets Arts Service, The Paradise Zone Youth Centre (Salvation Army), Poplar Harca, Tower Hamlets Secondary Schools, Street Soul
