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Summer Screen School 2008
Use this link to see what the 2007 participants got up to The programme is funded by South Lanarkshire Council and open to all young people between the ages of 13 to 18 years who attend school in South Lanarkshire. Summer Screen School runs during July and August 2008 and is absolutely free but places are limited so book now! Follow this link for more information and to book your place Shooting Stars attend Premiere The launch of a new financial literacy DVD ‘Making the Most of your Money’ took place at Hamilton Townhouse on 21st March 2008. The DVD was produced by fps media in collaboration with a group of young people from Larkhall Academy following a 3 month creative media project. The interactive DVD is designed to promote financial literacy and features dramas, quizzes and useful contacts covering areas such as opening a bank account, lending rates and consumer credit rights.The young filmmakers were treated to excerpts from the DVD at the event followed by a presentation of commemorative DVDs and certificates by Provost Russell Clearie. The DVD will now be used as a peer education tool in school across South Lanarkshire.
Young filmmakers tackle anti social behaviour Young filmmakers from the Cambuslang and Rutherglen area have been working with Strathclyde Police to produce a DVD examining anti social behaviour. The young people from 3 High Schools in the area have been participating in an out of school hours project, learning all about filmmaking and DVD design.
Once complete the DVD will feature a drama and documentary highlighting issues around anti-social behaviour and street crime, as well as the consequences for those involved. The DVD will be used in schools to stimulate debate and hopefully have a positive influence on the behaviour of young people. Animation receives award nomination ‘Harry at the Zoo’ an animation produced by fps media has received recognition at a top awards ceremony ‘The Dental Awards 2008’. The animation was produced by fps media on behalf of the Oral Health Team Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council and features drawings produced by young people from across North Lanarkshire.
‘Harry at the Zoo’ aims to educate nursery and primary school aged pupils about the importance of good oral hygiene. The animation follows the tale of a young boy, Harry who suffers the misery of toothache during a visit to the zoo. The popularity of the DVD has led to a follow up ‘Harry on Holiday’ due for launch during National Smile Month in June 2008. Get Connectedfps media is looking for new recruits to help manage and maintain the ‘Brannockonline’ web site. The web site is the result of a Fair Share funded initiative which saw a group of talented young people create a web site focusing on what’s happening in and around the Brannock area.
The Brannockonline team is now looking for new recruits to help with the ongoing design and maintenance of the web site. So if you live in the Brannock area and fancy turning your hand to journalism, website design, filmmaking and much more get in touch now. No experience necessary – just enthusiasm! To get involved visit: www.brannockonline.org.uk fps media deliver a wide range of innovative film, animation and multimedia projects to nurseries, primary schools, secondary schools, youth/community groups and young people excluded from mainstream education. fps media are looking for experienced individuals, to assist them in the delivery of these projects, working in a scriptwriting capability. Individuals should be patient and have a sympathetic nature towards young people from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Individuals will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. For more information please contact Laura Jarvie |
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