STUDENT FILM MAKING |
Practice Films |
|
Nearly everyone now has access to a smartphone or an iPad that can take video and create films. Learning to do this is a valuable skill, and on this page, we showcase student-created films.
The first part of filmmaking involves creating a storyboard that documents how the film will be shot and what dialogue will be spoken. The director/videographer uses this storyboard to explain to their cast what actions to undertake and what to say in each scene. Film-making awards are given out at each assembly to encourage and celebrate students' creations. |
|
Film Making 2026
'The Book Bonker'
|
|
'Hat Hassles'
|
|
|
'Runaway Basketball Bully'
Story by Connor Filmed by: Connor Actors Good Boy: Dustin Mean Boy: Jishnu Rooms 26. March 2026 |
|
|
'Always Report a problem'
Story by Ayloy Filmed by: Mallory. Actors Mean Girl: Ayloy Reporting Girl: Elisa Friends: Hudson, Nadine, Billie. Mean Girl: Ayloy Rooms 26. March 2026 |
|
|
'Zombie in the Bark'
Written and Filmed by: Connor. Actors Zombie: Charlie. Handball players: Jishnu, Dustin. Rooms 26. March 2026 |
|
|
'Mean Kids, Miss Out'
Story by Ayloy Filmed by: Mallory. Actors Party Girl: Billie. Friends: Eliza, Nadine. Mean Girl: Ayloy Rooms 26. March 2026 |
|
|
'The Zombie Pirate'
Story by Mason G. Filmed by: Luca W. Actors Zombie: Mason G. Boy with Chocolates: Jack B. Friend: Zayden Rooms 23, 24 & 18. Feb 2026 |
|
|
'Power Payback'
Filmed by: Allira H. Actors Victim: Abi D. Power Girl: Charlotte W. Bully: Lucy K Rooms 19 & 18. Feb 2026 |
|
|
'Zombie Handball'
Filmed by: Oliver M Actors Zombie: Isaac Good player: Jishaan Bad player: Carter Rooms 18, 23, 24. Feb 2026 'Baddies v Goodies'
Filmed by: Lachlan H Actors Goodies: Wren, Lachlan B Baddies: Roman, Cody, Leo Room 18, 23, 24. Feb 2026 'The Deadliest Book'
Filmed by: Tyler Actors Spooky book reader: Xavier. Friend: Jaxon Ghost: Lenny Room 18. Feb 2026 |
|
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.
Good movies will have:
1. Easy to hear dialogue because actors speak loudly and/ or are filmed in close-ups, and the chosen location is quiet.
2. A wide variety of shots are used that include close-ups, medium shots, and 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 and the character's motivations clear.
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.
Good movies will have:
1. Easy to hear dialogue because actors speak loudly and/ or are filmed in close-ups, and the chosen location is quiet.
2. A wide variety of shots are used that include close-ups, medium shots, and 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 and the character's motivations clear.
December Films 2025
|
'Pig the Pug Problem'
Filmed by: Lucy H Actors Good girls: Isabelle, Evie, Allira. Mean girl: Charlotte Victim: Abi Room 27 |
|
|
'Spirit World'
Filmed by: Charlie E. Actors: Good girl - Marley Foolish girl - Ellie Ghost - Chloe |
|
September Films 2025
|
'Silly Billy'
Filmed by: Josh G Actors Bully - Jayden N. New Kid - Hudson C. Cool Kid - Leo S. |
|
Room 9/10'The Ball Bandit' Filmed by: Harper D Actors Good Kid: Luqah Bandit: Charlie B |
|
Room 19'Bad Karma' Filmed by: Carmen T Edited by: Aubrey N. Actors Good Karma Girl: Hannah M. Bad Karma Girl: Chloe B. |
|
Room 19'The Smartiest Kid.'
Written and Filmed by: Josh B. Editor: Natalie H. Actors Smarty kid: Aiden M. Sultana kid: Phillip R. |
|
Room 29'As Happy As Two
Little Monkeys.' Filmed and Edited by: Maya R. Actors Mean girl: Siyana. Good girls: Harriet W. & Maddie N. |
|
July Films 2025
Room 18
|
|
Room 6'Concussion?'
Filmed by: Harrison G Starring Stelios, Hector, Toby S. Edited by: Harrison G, Stelios, Hector Toby S. |
|
Room 6Slick Back Payback
Filmed by Lia Starring Estelle and Harper Edited by Harper, Estelle and Lia |
|
The Dangerous Tree.
|
|
June Films 2025
|
|
Room 27Title: Bug Horrors
Filmed and Edited by: Lenny Starring - Xavier - Brodie |
|
May Film Films 2025
Room 27Title:
Never Trust Your Sneakers Filmed and edited by: Saige Starring Lucy H. Aisha |
|
Room 28Title:
The Braces Bully Filmed by: AAYAT Edited by: Eva G. and Allegra M. Starring: Eva G. and Allegra M. |
|
Room 17Title:
Sports Bet! Filmed and Edited by: William Beinke Starring: Iasonas and Archie |
|
Room 29Title:
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.
Example films by Room 8 students based on this storyboard about a stolen computer mouse.
|
|
|
|
|
|
What is the difference between one angle and multi angle filming?.
One angle filming has the camera stay in the same spot for the whole of the scene. It is usually a long or medium shot. When this is done, it feels like you are watching a play on a stage, and often it can be hard to hear what people are saying if the characters are a
Multi-angle filming has the camera continually changing position to capture a range of different viewpoints. This includes long shots, medium shots and closeups. The film is much more interesting, and the actors do not have to memorise large sections of dialogue. They can just deliver a little bit of dialogue at a time.
Multi-angle filming has the camera continually changing position to capture a range of different viewpoints. This includes long shots, medium shots and closeups. The film is much more interesting, and the actors do not have to memorise large 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 two different techniques.
Which one do you prefer?
Changing angles to record dialogue.
|
|
|
| honest_harry_-_helen_storyboard.pdf |
February Films 2025
|
2 min
Does Honesty Pay? Team Members: Director - Harper G Extra Filmers - Arrym - Ella S Actors: Dishonest person - Olive Honest Person - Rin |
|
|
2 min
Honesty Is the Best Policy. Team Members Director: Pari Actors: Honest Kid - Myah Bad Kid - Jithmi |
|
|
2 min
Honest Always Pays Actors Dishonest Girl - Lia Honest Girl - Mabel |
|
|
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
Version 2 The Cone Comp
Filmed and Edited by Connor Actors: Bully - Aarav Nice Kid - Albi |
|
|
Dancing Demons
Filmed and edited by Archie W. Actors Sad Kid - Iasonas Helpful Friend - Rory Film Crew Member - William |
|
|
Are Sticks
Really Dangerous? Filmed and Edited by Stelios Perperidis Naughty Kid - Iasonas Perperidis Good Kid - Hamieson Robbins Injured Kid - Hector Hann |
|
|
Seeking Help
Filmed by: Marlee Edited by: Jesirae Actors: Zara Tiana Isla Jesirae |
|
|
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.
In this situation an adult will support them with the videoing and then teach them how to edit it themselves using iMovie.
The Haunted PlaygroundStory by: Isaac and Mason
|
|
The TrumpetA Story by: Archie M.
|
|
