£70

Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.

Free | For all ages*

On this one-day workshop, you’ll work as a small team to make a short documentary film in a day. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document, get hands-on experience of working with broadcast quality cameras, lenses, lighting and microphones and look at an initial edit with the editing software available.  At the end of the day, we’ll signpost you to resources at Somerset Film to help you develop your filmmaking skills.

*If you are under the age of 18 and want to book please call us on 01278 433187.

Free* | For ages 60+

On this one-day workshop for over 60s, you’ll work as a small team to make a short documentary film in a day. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document, get hands-on experience of working with broadcast quality cameras, lenses, lighting and microphones and look at an initial edit with the editing software available.  At the end of the day, we’ll signpost you to resources at Somerset Film to help you develop your filmmaking skills.

*Thanks to support by Somerset Council.

£70

On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.

£70

Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.

£70

On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.

£5 | This workshop is for children aged 8+

Join us for our morning or afternoon session to get involved with our animation activities. Explore a range of stop motion animation techniques from 2D paper to Claymation. We’ll also be animating the building of sculptures using those famous plastic bricks!

Free | For ages 5-16

This is a fun, creative workshop with Somerset children’s author Emma Bettridge, her dog Nell and creative technologist Daniel Birch (Somerset Film). During the workshop, we will walk down to a secret location where we will gather to write and record stories and ideas.

Free, pay what you can | For ages 8-18

C S John Sparkes lived in Burtle and was an enthusiastic filmmaker who captured life locally using film format called Super 8mm. Inspired by C S John Sparkes Film Archive, this filmmaking workshop will explore the techniques used to create a short film sequence capturing the world around us.

Free, pay what you can | For ages 8-18

C S John Sparkes lived in Burtle and was an enthusiastic filmmaker who captured life locally using film format called Super 8mm. Inspired by C S John Sparkes Film Archive, this filmmaking workshop will explore the techniques used to create a short film sequence capturing the world around us.

Cost: £70

Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.

Free

C S John Sparkes lived in Burtle and was an enthusiastic filmmaker who captured life locally using film format called Super 8mm. Inspired by John’s use of film, Artist James Holcombe will lead a fun workshop on how to make films using leader film and found footage. You will scratch, draw and print on it to create loops that can be projected. James will also share his knowledge of how film has developed over the years.

Free | SOLD OUT

C S John Sparkes lived in Burtle and was an enthusiastic filmmaker who captured life locally using film format called Super 8mm. Inspired by John’s use of film, Artist James Holcombe will lead a fun workshop on how to make films using leader film and found footage. You will scratch, draw and print on it to create loops that can be projected. James will also share his knowledge of how film has developed over the years.

£70

Podcasting has surged in popularity recently. Learn how to create your own and get the support needed to make your audio debut.

£70

On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.

£70

On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.

Cost: £70 with lunch included

Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X. Read more and book your place.

Cost: £70 with lunch included

Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X. Read more and book your place.

£65

This one-day workshop is for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document at Minehead Bay Festival, get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest. Read more and book your place.

Price: £60

16mm Bolex Workshop with James Holcombe

This workshop will show you how to use an H16 Bolex clockwork 16mm camera, as well as strategies for shooting film in economically friendly ways.Artist James Holcombe will deliver this workshop building on his experience of working with 16mm film equipment. Screening examples of work made by artists and filmmakers who have used the Bolex in their work, James will provide useful tips and resources for moving towards an economically viable filmmaking practice. Finished films will be processed off site, telecined at HD quality then made available to participants, read more.

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FREE

Bridgwater Together have launched their Culture Cafe. Local people are invited to attend a new Culture Café in Bridgwater to chat, connect and celebrate diversity over a free cup of coffee. They can also participate in a protest songwriting workshop with John Diment.

£60

16mm experimental cameraless film workshop.

This workshop will show you how to explore 16mm film to create experimental, animated films and soundtracks without a camera.

Artist James Holcombe presents a fun, accessible and intuitive workshop building for those with no experience of working with 16mm film, as well as experienced practitioners looking to broaden or experiment in their practice, read more.

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£70 lunch included

Podcasting has surged in popularity recently. Learn how to create your own and get the support needed to make your audio debut, read more.

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Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro. Led by our technical manager Dan Gale, this is a step-by-step guide to post production which will give you precious insights into the editing process. Find out more.

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On this one-day workshop you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll be introduced to the basic elements of developing an idea and finding a good story or subject to document, get hands on with cameras and microphones, and we’ll take a quick look at some of the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost the next steps and resources available to help you further your film-making quest, find out more.

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Discover your inner writing voice, get to know it and uncover ways to use it to generate ideas. Helen Thomson will introduce you to the skills and techniques for scriptwriting and the role of a scriptwriter. Writing activities include creating characters, through which participants will develop a short script.

You don’t have to bring a script with you, but if you do have one please bring it along to discuss with Helen, find out more.

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Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Into Film will lead a short workshop for primary students (KS2).

Followed by the film screening of Damon Gameau’s 2019 environmental film 2040 (rated PG). A thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful film about how we can all make a positive difference to the world in big and small ways, find out more.

FREE

Our guest speaker for this month’s Creative Network is Tina Salvidge, we can’t wait to hear how her work has developed over the recent years. Tina is interested in community socially engaged projects, using film to record to engage people during lockdown.

As an artist she has a growing interest in recording singers, particularly the female voice, to enhance or manipulate emotions alongside visual images.

We are excited to have a second artist joining this month! Emma McAndrew D'Souza and Tina are collaborating as part of an artist program called 'The Exchange 2'.

After the discussion with Tina there will be an activity for attendees to hands on with clay instruments, discuss the making of the physical objects, and the intersection with “artists film” as a genre, find out more.

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Our animation workshop with James Price will give you an introduction to stop motion animation, covering techniques, programmes available and what’s best practice. While also giving you the opportunity to get hand-ons to create your own animation, find out more.

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