The University of Hull, supported by the Ferens Education Trust, has launched a free Film&Media Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds in the local community as part of the National Saturday Club’s nationwide network.
Applications are open for 13–16-year-olds of all abilities to join the newly launched Film&Media Saturday Club at the University of Hull. Weekly Saturday classes led by expert tutors at the university will provide an opportunity to discover the art of filmmaking and take part in creative projects which make the most of the university’s facilities.
Across the UK, the National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds the opportunity to study subjects they love at their local university, college or cultural institution, for free. Offering dynamic creative learning programmes in five subject areas –– Art&Design, Fashion&Business, Film&Media, Science&Engineering, and Writing&Talking – the model works to develop young people’s skills, nurture their talents and encourage their creativity.
As part of the National Saturday Club network, members of the University of Hull’s Film&Media Club will also have the chance to take part in national events including Masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition.
Introducing the next generation of filmmakers to the breadth of film and screen, the Film&Media Saturday Club is a new addition to the National Saturday Club’s established programmes and is supported by the British Film Institute (BFI) through the DCMS Youth Accelerator Fund and National Lottery funding.
On the launch of the Film&Media Saturday Club, Saturday Club Trust Chief Executive Lucy Kennedy said “We are delighted to be launching a Film&Media Saturday Club at a moment when the British film and screen industries are thriving and opening up a myriad of exciting opportunities to young people.
It is a crucial time for FEIs, HEIs and industry to nurture future talent from all backgrounds and communities, to ensure a dynamic and diverse future for the UK film and screen sector”.
You can find information and apply for the University of Hull Film&Media Saturday Club here.