Introducing Film? Great Web Resource

Film Street is a great website for introdcing pupils to film. It would be best used with Upper Primary or S1/2 pupils. The site allows them to explore a lively cartoon film studio and get invloved in aspects of filmmaking. They can create animations, learn about camera shots and then use them to direct a short sequence, write a script and much more.

If you have a whiteboard or access to several PCs, this site will really grab pupils' attention as it is fully interactive. If you have a film club, or are thinking of starting one, the site features a scrapbook where pupils can keep their work and record progress - and they are rewarded with hidden content as they make their way through the activities.

There are also loads of short films and new movie trailers to watch online.

This might even be a fun and unintimidating bit of CPD for those interested in teaching film but unsure of the basics. There are teacher and parent sections featuring advice and suggested activities.

Give it a try at http://www.filmstreet.co.uk/