“Death by Deputies” by st helen & st katharine (year 12)
“We couldn’t think of a more effective way to run a challenging team-building induction activity for year 12 at the start of the year”
Anna Fielding, St Edward’s School, Oxford
The Sequel is the follow-up workshop to the One Day Film School, taking skills learned in exciting new directions such as sound recording and post-production.
Ideally suited TO Year 12 as a team-building induction activity at the start of the academic year, students work in groups – which can be pre-organised, so the school controls who works with who – to make short films based on a classic narrative.
Classic Narratives
Someone loses something, the search
Someone finds they have magic powers, but things get out of hand
True Love, an obstacle
A dilemma, a decision, the consequences
A tyrant, a plot against them
Many schools host their own Oscar Nights with a formal dinner attached, which is a fantastic bonding opportunity, especially for welcoming 6th Form joiners.
“This was such a fun day as we all got to be creative and work as a team, making new friends. It really brought our year group closer together. With a formal dinner and “Oscars” in the evening it was a really enjoyable day”
Olivia F, Year 12, Felsted School
AWARD CATEGORIES
BEST FILM
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST CAMERAWORK
BEST EDITING
BEST MUSIC
BEST STAFF CAMEO
Felsted school have hosted the one day film and sequel since 2019 as part of their induction programme. George masters, deputy head, explains why…
You’ve been running the One Day Film School for Year 9 and The Sequel for Year 12 every year – why?
We feel that ODFS is a really high quality event that enables our pupils to develop cooperation, collaboration and creativity skills. We run the event as part of our induction programme for years 9 and 12, and find that it is a good way to help foster new friendships as we integrate new pupils into previously established cohorts.
You host an Oscars Night each year, what makes it such a special event?
On the evening of the ODFS we host an Oscars night awards ceremony; pupils enjoy sharing and celebrating their films, the opportunity to get dressed up and have a formal celebration where they share anecdotes about their filming experiences over the day amongst other things.
What sort of feedback do you get from pupils & staff?
Pupils have expressed how much they have enjoyed the practical approach to ODFS, roaming the site to find the best locations and learning so much more about the craft of film-making. Staff supporting have noted that the day enables pupils to take on a range of different roles and have creative freedom. The choices that groups make over the course of the day, allows them to collaborate, negotiate and reach agreement while having plenty of fun; for those we know we get to see them in a different light and for those we don’t know yet, we get to know them a little better.
What tips would you share with other schools about hosting an Oscars?
Give pupils plenty of notice about the event, so that they can ‘save the date’ and most importantly to make their sartorial plans nice and early; you can also think about sustainability by encouraging pupils to buy second hand or borrow. This lends itself to wonderful photo opportunities on a red carpet and makes it much more of an occasion for those pupils who want to ‘pose’ with their new friends. Our event is all tied in with induction, so we also take the chance to think carefully about our seating arrangements and we ‘teach’ pupils the etiquette of formal meals, including placing conversation starters and games on the table to help support them in getting to know one another. Our pupils enjoy feeling ‘grown up’ in this way, especially the Sixth Form.
Why is filmmaking a beneficial experience for pupils?
Filmmaking is an opportunity for individuals and groups to think about their lens on the world and their message. The medium is a visual one that they have mainly consumed rather than created, so in many ways they can use their unconscious expertise as well as what they learn on the day to make some impressive films; it is also remarkable how effectively and quickly they can work to achieve a deadline.
FAQs
Do students need to have doNE the One Day Film School?
It’s beneficial but NOT essential. Many schools host the One Day Film School for years 7-9 and THE SEQUEL FOR YEAR 12. The Sequel contains a recap to refresh memories and BRING anyone new up to speed.
HOW IS THE SEQUEL DIFFERENT?
THE KEY DIFFERENCE IS THAT FILMS HAVE SOUND, REQUIRING SOUND RECORDING, DIALOGUE WRITING AND MUCH MORE FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE. SEQUEL FILMS ARE LONGER (3 MINUTES), TELLING MORE COMPLEX AND MATURE STORIES – AND ARE MUCH MORE TECHNICALLY SOPHISTICATED.
IS IT MORE EXPENSIVE?
THE SEQUEL IS CHARGED AT THE SAME RATE AS THE ONE DAY FILM SCHOOL. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE, IDEALLY WITH STUDENT NUMBERS AND POTENTIAL DATES.
HOW DO WE RUN AN OSCARS NIGHT?
WE CAN ADVISE ON STRUCTURE, NOMINEES & WINNERS, SUPPLY ENGRAVED AWARD STATUETTES AND EVEN A HOST FOR THE EVENING. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A QUOTE.
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The ONE DAY FILM SCHOOL
The SEQUEL is developed by Young Film Academy (YFA), the UK’s leading provider of filmmaking courses for 8-18 year olds. Each year, YFA helps over 7500 young people make their first digital films.
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