Free film training in October for 16-25 year olds October 8, 2010

WORLDbytes provides free ‘on-the-job’ film training for 16-25 year olds interested in creating alternative news programmes and reports. The next intensive course with spaces available is an unusual one as it’s specifically designed for volunteers wishing to join WORLDbytes crews filming the Battle of Ideas. This is a weekend festival of debates at the end of October. The training will take place over an intensive weekend on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th October at the Kingshold Community Centre in London E9. This training weekend involves long days learning camera, lighting, sound, production and hands on shooting live debates for new volunteers and ‘top up training’ for more experienced hands. No previous skills are required but a keen interest in social issues is a must as our ‘citizen TV’ programmes prioritise content over style and the Battle of Ideas festival involves shooting serious and challenging debates on contemporary issues.
To take part in this opportunity you need to apply online at http://www.worldbytes.org/training-booking.html. You also need to commit to filming at and attending the full weekend of the Battle of Ideas festival which takes place at the Royal College of Art on Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October. Before applying you are advised to look at the Battle of Ideas programme so that you are clear what this event entails. Once accepted on the training you will be registered for the festival and your ticket paid for by the charity.
The deadline for applications is Friday 1st October, but don’t wait around as places fill up fast. If your application is accepted, you will also need to attend a group interview on Monday 4th October at 7:30pm at the WORLDwrite Centre in Hackney, East London. Details will be sent to you as soon as your application is accepted. Priority places will go to volunteers who get active right away and you can get the details of our next new volunteer open evening at http://www.worldbytes.org/become-a-volunteer/.
For more information, email [email protected] or call 020 8985 5435.