Inspired by film? Do you love getting behind a camera? Do you want to learn more about animation? 

Signals is looking for the next generation of young film makers!

If you are 9 – 19 and passionate about film, why not join Signals Media Arts Centres’ Youth Film Club and try your hand at film production. You will have the chance to experience all the excitement and fun of a film shoot, gain new skills in script-writing, directing, sound recording, editing and animation.

Signals’ experts will pass on the principles of storytelling, film language and video production, providing you with the basic skills you will need to make your own films.

Courses at Signals are designed for small groups to work with high quality equipment and resources, whilst remaining affordable and are great for anyone who wants to learn new skills or try something new.

Last year SignalsYouth Film Club made a documentary about 'Essex Girls' funded by the heritage lottery fund, which aimed to de-bunk the negative stereotype around Essex women through exploring their story throughout history, from the Witch Trails to the Dagenham girls fight for equal pay in the 60s.

We give the young people the chance to decide what sort of film projects they want to do, so also do a variety of fictional projects.

YouthFilm Club meets every Monday evening, in two different age groups: 9 – 13 year olds, from 4pm to 5pm (£2.50) and 14 – 19 year olds from 5pm – 7pm, (£3.50). To sign up and for more information contact a member of the education team on 01206 560 255 or education@signals.org.uk.

Signals Media Arts Centre has been the centre for independent filmmaking and media education in Essex for 26 years and is involved in a variety of community projects.