Here is everything that was created during the workshop

First day films


This is what we call the First Day Films - all the glitches and mistakes that you'd expect a newbie to make...

The making of


This is a funny and irreverent overview of the 'behind the scenes' trials and tribulations of four intensive days of filming. Watch out...nobody is beyond some ribbing!

Trailer: I t I k y


Here is the trailer for the film 'I Thought I Knew You.'

Main feature: I t I k y


Here is the finished film that premiered at the Mercury Theatre, on Wednesday September 27th. What a fabulous night and what an immense film!

Premiere night: a record


And speaking of the Premiere...this is a very small record of what happened that night. Such great memories and a wonderful time had by all. CreaTech were so proud of you all. An especial well done to those of you who picked up prizes for technical prowess. You were all fabulous! See you next year...

Original soundtrack


This is the Original Soundtrack (OST) from the film we made in Colchester ('I Thought I Knew You'). We think that it will delight young people and their parents too! Play at your peril, and weep, as some of these songs are almost FORTY years old!!!!!

These are just some of the skills that pupils will learn over the workshop


Use a Camera


Use a camera
Whether it be a Canon XA30, Fujifilm X-T3, or even an iPhone 13 Max Pro, we've got you covered. We've got some neat lenses too!

Film Editing


Sound Engineer
Learn how to use Da Vinci, or even the Rolls Royce of editing, Final Cut Pro X

Sound Engineer


Sound Engineer
Get to know your boom pole from your Tascam, your DMX cable from your furry cat microphone

Props/Costume Manager


Props Manager
Make decisions on wellies to waistcoats, and bikes to board games in order to create the right mood for the character and action

Acting


Actor

Learn all about proxemics, projection, pronunciation, timing, focus and empathy, as we guide you the process of acting for screen

Creating Animations


Creating Animations
Learn about the process of stop-frame animation OR go for something more digital. Create expressionistic sequences and bring your ideas to life!
Feedback from our workshops

  • "You are all just so brilliant! You have given so much, and this week inspired H… We have already bought a secondhand camcorder..."
    Mrs Moxham
  • "Firstly, I wanted to say a massive thank you for how fantastically you supported my son during the Harpenden Juniors film school last summer. I have never seen him so well motivated!"
    Mrs Stevenson
  • "Just wanted to say how much A loved the course…she said it's the best holiday camp she's attended and definitely wants to attend the next one!"
    Mrs Paige
  • "I have to say that I am blown away and that's without being a part of it! What an amazing opportunity for all of (the participants)… T has been beaming all week!"
    Mrs Ellis
  • "Thanks so much for the film course this week. My daughter loved it all and is looking forward to the premiere!"
    Mrs Barnett
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