Our Film Cuts Club re-launches in 2020 with new funding from the National Lottery Awards for All.

The project is our filmmaking club for young people with additional needs, run by filmmakers Mark and Benn Turton.  It all started back in 2013, but we had to take a break last year to looks for more funds. 

Now we are back offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone with a passion for films.  The group starts from age 8, and has a fantastic mix of abilities and a few older young volunteers. 

The club aims to teach the full process of film making to all participants, and in the past we’ve made documentaries, dramas, comedy spoofs, animations and news shows.

Everyone takes a turn at the different roles including writing and planning, directing, camera work, acting and then editing and post-production.  With an overview of how these roles work, people then specialise in an area that suits them most and they form teams where each person’s strengths support the others in the group.

More experienced and older members are encouraged to become more independent and to support new starters.

“It’s been amazing – working with everyone, working with all the people who make it work – get our heads together, make a good film and we’re just enjoying ourselves basically – I love it”

Anyone interested in joining the group should get in touch with Sophie on 01663 744516 or sophie@highpeakarts.org

This is our Youtube Playlist – click on the top right hand menu to choose a film!