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STUDENT FILM MAKING

Rm 6

Nearly everyone now has access to a smart phone or iPad with the ability to take video and create films. Learning to do this is a valuable skill to develop and on this page we are showcasing student created films.

The first part of film making involves creating a story board that documents how the film will be shot and what dialogue will be spoken. The director / videographer uses this story board to explain to their cast what actions to undertake and what to say in each scene.

​To encourage filmmaking in 2025, we are encouraging students to enter into a 'FILM CHALLENGE' twice a term.


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The winner of the 'JUNE  FILM CHALLENGE' was
'Bug Horrors'
Filmed and Edited by Lenny in Rm 17 and starring:
- Xavier

- Brodie


The winner of the 'MAY FILM CHALLENGE' was
'Scammed'
Filmed and Edited by Maya and starring:
- Harriet, as the scammer
- Maddie, as the friend
- Siyana, the girl with money


The winner of the 'FEBRUARY FILM CHALLENGE' was
'The Cone Comp'.
Filmed and Edited by Connor and starring:
Bully - Aarav
Nice Kid - Albi


'AUGUST FILM CHALLENGE'. (Winner Announced T3. Wk 3. Assembly)

Shoot your own original film that runs for no longer than 3 minutes. 

You can shoot the film at school during recess or lunch or at home with friends and or family.

Before starting to film at school see Mr Hansen to:
- Have your storyboard checked or get support to design one
​- organise a quiet place to do the filming
- be given an iPad to use.

The winning movie will have:
1. Good sound because it is filmed close up and/or the actors speak loudly and/ or the chosen location is quiet.
2. A wide variety of shots, close ups, medium shots, long shots.
3. Acting that makes the characters interesting.
4. Editing that has the scenes flowing well. 
​5. Dialogue that makes the story very understandable.

July Film Making Entries

Entry 1 from Room 18
Title:
'Well Done'

Filmed and Edited by:
​Finn W. 

​Good handwriter: Cooper R.
Bad handwriter: Nico B.

The Dangerous Tree.
​

Starring:
​Jordan, Chase and Kobey
​

​Rm 24

Filmed by an Adult.
This film does not qualify for the July challenge.

June Film Making Entries


Entry 1 from Room 17
Title: 
'How to get an A'

Filmed and Edited by:
Iasonas

Starring:
- Alby
- Connor
- Aarav

Entry 2. from Room 27

Title: Bug Horrors

Filmed and Edited by:
Lenny

Starring 
- Xavier 
- Brodie

May Film Challenge Entries

May Film Challenge
​Entry 1 from Room 27

Title:
​
Never Trust Your Sneakers

Filmed and edited by:
Saige 

Starring 
Lucy H.
​Aisha

Entry 2  from Room 28

Title:
The Braces Bully


Filmed by:
AAYAT

Edited by:
Eva G. and Allegra M. 

​Starring:
Eva G. and Allegra M. 

Entry 3  from Room 17

Title:
Sports Bet!

Filmed and Edited by:
William Beinke

Starring:
Iasonas and Archie



Entry 4 from Room 29

Title:
Scammer!

Filmed and Edited by
Maya
​
Starring:
- Harriet, as the scammer
- Maddie, as the friend
- Siyana, the girl with money

2025
Example films by Room 8 students based on this storyboard about a stolen computer mouse.
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What is the difference between one angle and multi angle filming?.

One angle filming has the camera stay still for the whole of the scene. It is usually a long or medium shot.

Multi-angle filming has the camera continually changing position to capture a range of different view points. This includes long shots, medium shots and closeups. The film is a lot more interesting and the actors do not have to remember big sections of dialogue. They can just deliver a little bit of dialogue at a time.

The film 'Don't Lose My Pencil' was shot twice using the different techniques.
Which one do you prefer?


Changing angles to record dialogue.



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February Film Challenge Entries

Entry 1.

2 min
​

Does Honesty Pay?


Team Members:

Director - Harper G

Extra Filmers
- Arrym
- Ella S

Actors:
Dishonest person - Olive
​Honest Person  - Rin




Entry 2.

2 min
Honesty Is the Best Policy.


Team Members

Director: Pari
​
Actors:
Honest Kid - Myah
Bad Kid - Jithmi

Entry 3

2 min
Honest Always Pays

Actors 
Dishonest Girl - Lia 
​Honest Girl - Mabel

Entry 4

Wallet Worries

2 min
​Edited by 
Ashton
​
Filmed by
Ashton and Noah

Actors:
Honest Person - Aaron
Dishonest Person - Noah
Person who lost wallet - Ashton

Wallet Worries
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THE WINNER!
Entry 5

The Cone Comp

Filmed and Edited by
Connor

Actors:
Bully - Aarav
Nice Kid - Albi


Entry 6

Dancing Demons

Filmed and edited by 
Archie W.

Actors
Sad Kid - Iasonas
Helpful Friend - Rory

Film Crew Member - William

Entry 7

Are Sticks
​Really Dangerous?

Filmed and Edited by
Stelios Perperidis

Naughty Kid - Iasonas Perperidis
Good Kid - Hamieson Robbins
Injured Kid - Hector Hann
​


Entry 8

Seeking Help

Filmed by: Marlee

Edited by: Jesirae

Actors:
Zara
Tiana
Isla
​Jesirae

Entry 9

Picky Pineapple

Filmed by Ekas Panjeta

Actors
Tania
Maryam

Extras

Aradhya
Kimberly

Student Stories filmed by Adults

Some students in the JP come up with great scripts for movies that they want to act in but can't film independently.
​In this situation an adult will support them with the videoing and then teach them how to edit it themselves using iMovie.

The Haunted Playground 

Story by: Isaac and Mason

The Trumpet

A Story by: Archie M.
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