Auteur research element.

We are underway with the A2 course in Film Studies.The first element we are looking at is the Auteur research project and the work for this brings an addition to the film blog in the shape of the student blogs.
The blogs should be updated regularly and will give you an insight into the work we do in film studies. It will also serve as an 'online' folder for the students.

There is some excellent material available at filmnotes.com. You just need to click on the title 'Auteur research element'.

DW

Everything you wanted to know...but were afraid to ask.

There I was watching Blue Peter (I mean flicking through the channels) when I noticed an excellent piece about making films. It turns out that Blue Peter have launched 'Making movies' scheme.

Obviously the guides are aimed at people much younger than you but the 'rules' remain the same. I have put a link in the 'I'm gona be a contender' links section.


(Meanwhile click on the title 'Everything you wanted to know...but were afraid to ask' for a download about making movies.)

DW

Everyone's a critic!

Time to put those eager minds to the test. Here is a lovely challenge for all you budding movie reviewers out there.

The annual 'film/education' Film Critic competition had just been launched and the deadline is September 21st 2007.

Judged in two age categories (11-15 and 15-) you should write and submit an original film review that has been on general release in 2007.

The Awards ceremony will be held in the West End.

For more details and info (and prize info) click on the title 'Everyone's a critic!'

Good luck.
DW

Movie mashups-The power of the editor.

You may be aware of this technique being used to Mashup different music tracks or even music videos. We now have Movie mashups.

This one is called A Beautiful Future.

Anyone fancy having a go? (Wiki definition by clicking on 'Movie mashups')

DW

The Movies on The Radio.

There are a plethora of film programmes out there on digital and terrestrial T.V as well as online. One of the best (in my opinion) is actually on the Radio.The Film Programme presented by Francine Stock and star guests comments on the latest cinema releases, DVDs and films on TV every Friday 4.30pm - 5pm.

Of course you can always listen again to programmes you have missed. I would advise you all to check out the Film Programme's home page by clicking on the title 'The Movies on The Radio'.

DW