Pipers Year 9 students explore the world of film in one-day workshop

On Wednesday 2 July 2025, our Year 9 students were off timetable for the day as they explored life as Hollywood filmmakers! Working with One Day Film School, part of the Young Film Academy, the students were taught the intricacies of modern film making, exploring camera angles, creating clear narrative, character development and film editing. 

The first action of the day was learning the art of fighting. Fight choreography is an important skill in the performance industry and the Year 9s were naturals. Working on how to not only deliver a punch safely, but also, how to make a fake punch look real on screen. They then learnt about the history of film, from the Lumiere Brothers' first film of a train arriving at a station, to how they created blockbusters like Jaws, the Marvel franchise and Lord of the Rings.

They were tasked with creating a simple ‘3 Shot Challenge’, using one wide, one medium and one close-up shot, and still be able to tell a story, and engage the audience. This then fed into the main event; the ‘10 Shot Challenge’. This task was focused on a given narrative, whether it was a revenge story, or a classic love story. The groups worked very hard to create hilarious, moving or dramatic short films, which led to the final award ceremony. 

Grace C and Amelie M were awarded Best Individual Performances, for their moving 'almost' love story. The film 'A Promise Too Late' was awarded Best Technical Achievement, created by Charlotte D, Florence R, Tess M, Brooke W, Tabitha A, Seraphina F and Beatrice F. The overall winner of Best Picture, which will be put through to the National Final and be judged by Disney Executives, with a chance for a private screening in Disney Studios was 'Forgotten Love'. This film showed the heart-breaking story of a couple separated after an accident caused the young women to forget her partner, and they were unable to remain together. Well done to Mia M, Aleena S, Daisy G, Evie G, Kate H, Evie M and Alice W, and we hope to share positive news about further success in the future.

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