FILM CLUB NZ
Equipping students with
core modern skils
COURSES
One session a week, usually after school, a film club will come together to work on a project of their choosing, and upskill in many areas of film making.
SHORT FILMS
This course brings teams together to train up their film making craft, tell stories using a simple set of tools, and train for competitions like the 48hours film festival.
MUSIC VIDEOS
Upskill your creative flair and learn how to tell a story to a beat. This course covers a range of film making skills, starting with remixing content made by well known artists, to filming and editing videos for local musicians.
ANIMATION
CLUB
Using Blender, students will learn all the fundemental skills and tools needed to create 3D models and scenes, animate characters, and tell stories in a fresh way.
Event Training
This course is for teams looking to capture the life of their school, celebrate highlights of the year and promote school events.
FAQ
How much does it cost?
The cost for running a Film Club in a school is usually between $10 to $20 per lesson. Classes run for 1 hour.The price differs at each school depending on how many students are in the course and whether the school wishes to subsidise the cost.Parents are notified of the cost before confirming their child's involvement in the course.
Will We need to buy stuff?
We're happy to report that you don't need to purchase anything to be in a Film Club!This program is all about making the most of what you already have, and working together as a team to achieve your project goals. If you have a camera, or a good editing laptop, that's a wonderful tool to help the team. However, even if we just have phones and Windows Movie Maker 2006, we'll be going over techniques and concepts that you can apply to whatever resources we have.Film Club tutors will also provide basic gear when available for students to use.
But say we really wanted to buy stuff...
What should we have?
While having no gear won't disqualify you from being in a Film Club, there are certainly some things that would be beneficial for upskilling a bit faster and making the most of the program.Here is are the some basic items that you may wish to consider:
SMART PHONE
For Videography
Minimum specs:
1080p & 25fps Video Quality
Able to film .mp4 videosEven the most budget can get the job done!
Gimbal
Designed to hold your phone steady, makes for some great shots!Some gimbals, like the Osmo Mobile, can be as cheap as $250
SSD Hard Drive
For Storage and Editing
A solid state drive is a great way to keep backups of your files, and it's also a great option for editing off so you don't work your computer too hard.A suitable laptop or PC will also be required, ideally one with USB-C ports, talk to your Film Club tutor if you would like advice on computer purchasing
EDITING SOFTWARE
Examples include
Adobe Premiere
Davinci (free!)
Final Cut
BlenderSome schools may have student discounts or free software available.A suitable laptop or PC will also be required for this software to run smoothly, talk to your Film Club tutor if you would like advice on computer purchasing
DSLR Cameras, Lighting, Sound, Green Screens are all also wonderful tools that can be used by the team if they are available, please talk with your Film Club tutor if you're interested in purchasing more sophisticated gear.
Sign up my school
We're always keen to expand our program into new communities! Please give us your details and we will be in touch with your school to explore the possibilities of starting a film club!