Aspiring filmmakers have taken part in free taster sessions by industry experts.
Teaming up with TAPE Community Music and Film based in Old Colwyn, Working Denbighshire set up two free workshop events in Rhyl Library, giving local aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to use professional grade filming and editing equipment.
Working Denbighshire participants, local businesses and services volunteered to be on camera to share their positive and personal experience of using the employability and skills service provided by Working Denbighshire, whilst new participants worked together to capture their story.
Led by Niall Jones from TAPE, both sessions went into detail about the basics of filmmaking, sharing key techniques and skills over a one-and-a-half-hour session.
Niall Jones, filmmaker at TAPE Community Music and Film, said:
“Sharing creative skills and passions in a way that involves everyone is at the heart of TAPE’s ethos. Our thanks to Working Denbighshire for allowing us to connect further with Denbighshire residents, and our thanks to those who came along to the sessions to make it such an enjoyable experience!”
Melanie Evans, Principal Manager and Strategic Lead for Working Denbighshire said:
“Events like these really highlight the importance of this service and the wide array of employment and skills support that is available to our young people in the county.
“We are grateful to have been able to collaborate with TAPE to provide these free sessions. This kind of professional development provides residents with experience using high quality equipment, which will add value to their CV.”
Councillor Jason McLellan, Leader of the Council and Lead Member for Economic Growth & Tackling Deprivation said:
“The knowledge gained from these sessions will give local aspiring filmmakers a greater understanding of the field they aspire to work in.
“Working with professionals allows for great growth and understanding, and is a great way to build up a CV.”
