Need

Support Scotland's future filmmakers, audiences and programmers

UK Film Council research shows 41% of young people attend the cinema once a month but are often the least catered to by arthouse cinemas. They miss out on a broad range of films and have little opportunity to discuss film culture in a friendly and safe environment. Despite a growing interest in technology, there are very few activities for young people to make their own films as equipment and training is expensive.

Solution

A film festival for young people by young people

Glasgow Youth Film Festival (GYFF) was set up in response to lack of film provision for young people, offering them a chance to experience quality World Cinema and meet inspiring filmmakers through affordable workshops and audience discussions. A major part of its success is the close involvement of the GYFF Youth Team. Over a period of 7 months, a group of 15-18 year olds advise on film and event selection and also run events during GYFF.

Aims

Provide young people with opportunities to see the latest in World Cinema.

Activities

» A programme of film premieres from around the world is selected by the GYFF Youth Team for young audiences.
» Tickets are priced at affordable rates and events are well publicised.
» Engagement with young people also happens within their communities, working with partner venues in Govan, Castlemilk and Easterhouse.

Success will be measured in an increase in audience figures from 2010 and positive reception from press, young audiences, schools and families.

To encourage young people to engage creatively with moving images, their meanings and history.

Activities

» A range of curriculum responsive activities for schools is provided, accompanied by free to access resources related to the Curriculum for Excellence.
» Exciting opportunities for young people who want to learn how to make films are created, including filmmaking workshops led by industry professionals.
» Fun, interactive events with special guests take place under the guidance of the GYFF Youth Team who will introduce films and conduct Q&A sessions.

Success will be demonstrated by the presence of new audiences attracted to GYFF events from a wide range of areas and backgrounds in Greater Glasgow.

Impact

Young people develop film literacy and greater appreciation of different cultures. Adults are offered a positive impression of young people in their local communities as a result of the celebration of young people's work. Teachers promote the importance of moving image education within schools and experience new ways of engaging young people in learning. Young people are inspired to work in Creative Industries and learn new creative skills.

Risk

Increased competition for the attention of young people means that audiences figures could fall next year but since GYFF provides an exciting and affordable line up of film, guests and workshops, we are confident that participation levels will show significant growth in 2011. GYFF has quadrupled admissions since it began as Glasgow Schools Film Week in 2006. The valuable input of the GYFF Youth Team means we will know how to best market the festival to their peers across the city.

Reporting

Donors will receive an email report written by members of GYFF Youth Team on the progress and highlights of the project. Donors will be acknowledged in a GFT brochure, online and in the Glasgow Film Festival Annual Review 2011.

Budget - Project Cost: £13,500

Current Funding / Pledges

Source	Amount
Donor	£3,000	Conditional

Location

Glasgow Film Theatre is located in the heart of Glasgow but its outreach work reaches other arts venues, schools and community venues across West of Scotland. By engaging with young audiences, GYFF promotes social inclusion and challenges unemployment by providing opportunities for young people to learn about the arts, local history and culture. As the third largest city in the UK, post-industrial Glasgow actively seeks regeneration through its Creative Industries.

Beneficiaries

Young People across West of Scotland will have easy access to a wide range of affordable activities that encourages them to engage critically and creatively with cinema culture from all over the world. Teachers across Glasgow will learn about the positive outcomes of Moving Image Education with school events designed in accordance with the new Curriculum for Excellence. Partner venues that participate will attract diverse audiences and benefit from their increased participation levels.

Why Us?

GYFF is coordinated by Glasgow Film Learning as part of Glasgow Film Festival. GFT is the only arts/public service cinema in Glasgow/West of Scotland, established in 1974. It is also an Europa Cinema which means we screen the latest foreign language releases from around Europe. Glasgow Film Learning supports the GFT Youth Team (aged 15-19) who drive forward GYFF by advising on film selection, producing promotional trailers, brochures and hosting Q & As with film guests.

Read more about the Charity running this project.

People

Dr Emily Munro

Head of Learning - imparts her creative guidance, knowledge, experience and contacts to the project.

Paul Macgregor

Learning Projects Coordinator: Children & Young People - manages the GYFF Youth Team, coordinates outreach work and produces GYFF.