LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! THE YOUTH FILM PROJECT 2021 IS HERE

Aged between 14-24? Wanted to write and produce your own short film? Now’s your chance with the Youth Film Project 2021!

Damilola Youth (the Youth Board for the Damilola Taylor Trust) are launching a special programme offering 20 young people the opportunity to learn end-to-end filmmaking with industry experts using professional equipment. This free project will give you the chance to learn a broad range of filmmaking skills as well as develop your interpersonal skills and make new friends in the process.

This two-week programme will give you the chance to learn techniques such as scriptwriting, camera work and video editing through daily workshops. There are also prizes up for grabs including a GoPro HERO 7 and gift vouchers. All participants will also be presented with a certificate signed by Richard Taylor OBE.

The Youth Film Project 2021 will run during the Easter holidays from 6 April 2021 – 16 April 2021 between 09:00 – 15:00 (excluding weekends). Subject to COVID-19 restrictions, the programme will be a combination of both online and face-to-face sessions in Southwark.

How to apply?

Please choose one of the two methods below:

• Make a 90-second TikTok video highlighting any issues affecting young people in your area and tag @DamilolaYouth on TikTok and Instagram and use #DamilolaYouth.

• Write between 200 – 400 words discussing any issues affecting young people in your area and email your entry to damilolayouth@gmail.com

Applications open at 17:00 on 8 March 2021 and close at 17:00 on 25 March 2021 and places will be awarded on a first come first served basis.

Please do not submit your application outside of these dates, it will not be considered!

For any questions about the course or the application process, please email us.