2022 Sessions
In 2022 we worked with 6 different SEND schools/provisions. Comberton Cabins, Castle School, The Cavendish School, Spring Common Academy, Granta School and St Peters Cabins. Each setting worked with filmmaker Peter Harmer to create a film in just two days.
The films created were then showcased at our annual film festival, Big Trouble Little Pictures where the young people see their film celebrated on a cinema screen surrounded by their peers, teachers and supporters.
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“Pupils left the sessions buzzing and with great excitement about the workshops, what skills they had developed and the anticipation of seeing their film at the film festival” – Teacher
“This does wonders for their self esteem and confidence and hopefully will encourage them that they can succeed in trying new things” – Teacher
“I enjoyed collaborating and coming up with ideas” – Pupil
“I enjoyed using the camera because it was a new experience” – Pupil
2023 Sessions
In 2023 we worked with 3 different SEND schools and autism provisions. Castle School, The Cavendish School and Melbourn Village College Cabin each worked with filmmaker Peter Harmer to create their films in just three days.
We showcased these films at our annual film festival Big Trouble Little Pictures in June 2023, to give the young people an opportunity to watch their films on the big screen.
With thanks to TEES Law and D&J Lloyd for their support in funding these projects and making them possible.
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“being the camera and soundman was amazing” – Pupil
“I didn’t think I could do it, but I did!”– Pupil
“Katie and Pete created a safe and collaborative space that everyone felt comfortable in, everyone was involved in every aspect” – Teacher
“They have been raving and raving about it! It is a huge learning curve for them, they don’t get opportunities like this very often” – Teacher
2024 Sessions
In 2024 we worked with 2 different SEND schools, Martin Bacon Academy, Spring Common Academy and Mebourn Cabins alongside filmmaker Pete Harmer.
All schools had 3 days to create their films which were showcased at the film festival 2024, where they joined their peers to celebrate their incredible films.
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“my favourite part was the impact and confidence that the project has instilled in our students”
“they allow our students to emerge themselves in the creative process of filmmaking and all the acting and working as a team to create a film”
“a wonderful project, which I hope will continue for many years to come”