Media software could help young filmmakers

Wed Jun 16 2010 16:43

Young filmmakers may have made use of media software for entries to a project.

A number of young filmmakers are set to benefit from this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF), which opened today (June 16th).

Media software may have assisted the Edinburgh schools who chose to submit dramas, documentaries and animations as part of a competition organised by Pilton Video and EIFF, reports EdinburghGuide.com.

More than 140 films were submitted by 38 establishments across the city, including primary, secondary, nursery and special schools.

Joel Venet, co-ordinator at Pilton Video, said: "The screenings will give the students films centre place in the Film Festival and their hard work, imagination and film making skills are now properly celebrated before their teachers, families and friends."

Pilton Video states the project has the aim of encouraging young filmmakers to create something original and powerful.

Councillor Marilyne MacLaren, convener of education, children and families, stated it was a fantastic idea allowing young people to stretch their creative skills.

The EIFF is set to run until June 27th.