Can you tell a story in just a 1 minute film?
August 5 @ 7:45 pm – 10:15 pm
Session led by John Dodds
Make a a 1 minute film in an evening.
Back by popular demand, this fast-paced, creative evening will see club members split into small teams and challenged to create a compelling short film in just two hours, with a maximum running time of 60 seconds! Yes, a a 1 minute film.
This session is about thinking on your feet, making quick creative decisions, and focusing on tight, visual storytelling. You’ll need to plan fast and shoot smart to get your idea across in under a minute. Editing can be done afterwards, so the focus will be on capturing the footage within the two-hour window.
You can bring your own cameras or use club equipment. We’ll have tripods, handheld rigs and a couple of basic kits ready to go. The beauty of this challenge is how much you can achieve with limited gear and lots of imagination.
The films can be any genre or style, drama, comedy, horror, documentary or something experimental. Be bold, be creative! You can build your teams in advance, or simply come along and take pot luck on the night. We suggest thinking ahead about what you might like to shoot, so you’re not starting entirely from scratch when the clock begins.
We’ll watch the finished films together at a club night a month or two afterwards and celebrate the creativity that can come from a ticking clock and a great idea.
Whether you’re new to filmmaking or want to hone your storytelling under pressure, this is a fun and energising session where everyone can contribute. Come and test your skills – and your stopwatch!