In response to what can only be described as an unprecedented increase in screen-time InspirED Somerset has put together a Podcasting Workshop for Primary Educators, with hopes of inspiring exceptional auditory learning experiences, let by Creative Technologist Richard Tomlinson. Many young children learn about the world around them via physical devices such as computers, digital cameras and sound recorders. The challenge for teachers is the provision of effective and developmentally appropriate learning experiences that interest, enthuse and inspire children to engage in the curriculum. Podcasting is one method by which the teacher can support meaningful learning in young children.     Well produced and researched podcasts can:

• provide interesting new content for pupils
•  offer enhanced learning for children who find it difficult to engage in the curriculum
• make learning more convenient for pupils (on demand access)
• be listened to repeatedly and aid long-term memory

In this workshop we’ll be looking at:

• the technical process required to record and publish podcasts
• why podcasts are proving so popular and why now is the time to start producing
• podcast formats and themes, specifically relating to the primary education sector

This Workshop is FREE for InspirED member schools and £25 for non-members. To find out more about how to become an InspirED member please the InspirED website. To book contact: info@somersetfilm.com  

Please Note - upon registering, you will be sent a confirmation email. Please check your junk folder if this is your first time booking with us, as we cannot guarantee your confirmation email will arrive in your main inbox folder.

Accessibility - If you have any access or learning needs, please let us know via email at info@somersetfilm.com

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This month's Bridgwater Together event will be a chance to come together and listen to music from around the world. The great Bob Marley once sang 'one good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain'. Music is universal, you can love a song without understanding the words. It crosses cultural and national boundaries and unites us in its power. Follow Bridgwater Together on their Facebook page to stay updated and click here to visit the event Facebook page. If you would like to get involved in future events then please contact us. Watch this space for future events or join our mailing list to be updated.  

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The Engine-ius film review takes place on the second monday of every month and seeks to look beyond the images on the screen into the deeper meaning behind the film. We ask questions such as, 'what is this film telling/teaching us?, 'how has it impacted us individually?', and 'does it have the potential to impact us collectively?' This month we're reviewing Michaël Dudok de Wit's The Red Turtle (2016). In a guardian Review Mark kermode describes the film as 'a poignant, wordless tale of a man shipwrecked on a desert island, it boasts a sublime simplicity that unifies its complex elements into a singular, universal voice...eloquent, profound and moving'. Join us at 1pm on Monday the 13th on youtube.com/somersetfilm/ This week's guests James Price (Filmmaker and Animator). Keep an eye on our social media as we'll be revealing our special guest shorty!

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Podcasts have surged in popularity. Learn how to create your own and make your audio debut. This course includes a one hour additional support session to help make your first podcast.

Please Note - upon registering, you will be sent a confirmation email. Please check your junk folder if this is your first time booking with us, as we cannot guarantee your confirmation email will arrive in your main inbox folder.

Accessibility - If you have any access or learning needs, please let us know via email at info@somersetfilm.com

Environment - As an organisation, Somerset Film has declared a climate emergency and we're encouraging everyone who visits us to walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. Here is some further information on how to get to us using those methods.

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£ 45.00

The Bridgwater Quayside Festival is going online this year! "We will bring you a mix of shows, music, exclusive footage and interviews, unseen performances, pop up art exhibition, digital statues, premiered for the first time at the virtual festival. Visit the virtual shows, music, creative workshops, festival quiz and enjoy family activities from Friday 17th to Sunday July 19th".   For this year's Quayside Festival Somerset Film has created an interactive online game and we'd like you to feature in it!

Click here to send us your best plinth poses and we will upload them into our town centre game.

At Quayside Festival you will be able to play the game and avoid pesky pigeons and place yourself on the plinth. If you like, you can send us a few lines about why Bridgwater has decided to put up a statue of you. This could be based on real accomplishments, future plans of greatness or an entirely made up success!

The deadline for submitting photographs is Wednesday 15th July. The game will go live on Saturday 18th July

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Come along to our online filmmaking session where we will work together to create a short map of our ideal tomorrow through using video and sound. We will be taking inspiration from L.M Montgomery’s novel Anne of Windy Poplars where a young girl named Elizabeth finds herself stuck at home. To lift her spirits, she and Anne construct a map of 'tomorrow’, adding to it all the things that they could possibly hope for, making their tomorrow a place of adventure and delight. Many of us have been stuck at home during lockdown. Not knowing what tomorrow will bring can be unsettling but it can also be exciting! Come along and explore the possibilities of tomorrow. All you need is a smartphone and access to a zoom account!

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  Workshop includes: - How to make the most out of your smartphone camera - How to capture high quality sound using FREE apps Once all instructions have been given participants will head off to capture their footage/sound. Participant's will then be asked to send us their files and our professional in-house Editor who will construct the film (you can view this process live!). We will post the film to our social media and Youtube Channel!

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  Ages 12 - 16 years can participate with an adult present

Accessibility - If you have any access or learning needs, please let us know via email at info@somersetfilm.com

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Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, this months Creative Network will be live-streamed. This months Creative Network offers an insight into artists’ use of film, video and digital media. We'll take a look at moving image artists working in: installation, performance, electronic art and experimental film. The Network will be co-hosted by Somerset artist Gill Bliss and Ignite's Richard Tomlinson from Somerset Film. Click here to watch our most recent live stream. Ignite Somerset is supported by Arts Council England and dedicated to enabling arts makers and audiences in Somerset to harness the new opportunities afforded through digital technology to create and experience greater artistic excellence and innovation. Click here to out more.

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Junction is our monthly networking event usually held at The Engine Room on the last thursday of the month. At the moment we're gathering virtually using zoom. Come along to watch short films made by local filmmakers, connect with industry professionals and get Networking! If you have a short film (under 10 mins) you'd like to screen please email info@somersetfilm.com We look forward to seeing you soon! Zoom details:

Meeting ID: 812 6797 7799

Password: 816353

NOTE: Advanced booking is essential as only known participants will be admitted.

Ages 12 - 16 years can participate with an adult present

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Join us on Zoom as we recreate as many moments, lines and scenes from the film as we can in this short, fast and fun session.

Please note, if you are under 16 you will need to be digitally supervised by a responsible adult.

Please Note - upon registering, you will be sent a confirmation email. Please check your junk folder if this is your first time booking with us, as we cannot guarantee your confirmation email will arrive in your main inbox folder.

Accessibility - If you have any access or learning needs, please let us know via email at info@somersetfilm.com

Environment - As an organisation, Somerset Film has declared a climate emergency and we're encouraging everyone who visits us to walk, cycle or use public transport where possible. Here is some further information on how to get to us using those methods.

Event Fees:

£ 15.00

Are you an emerging filmmaker or self-employed professional working in the film and television sector in the South West? Have you been affected by the current Covid-19 situation? The Film and Television Charity are supporting a series of free 2-hour online workshops to help you re-build your confidence, develop resilience and wellbeing. We’ll be exploring new approaches to working and helping you stay up to date by sharing information on changes such as health and safety in the industry. Each session will be led by Producer and Coach Kate Saunders, and will use the Finnish Team Coaching methodology, which has been proven to be powerful and impactful to support personal and professional development. Dates 18th August, 1st September, 15th September and 29th September. To book your place email Katefilms@btinternet.com "Kate is a fantastic producer who gets behind projects and makes them happen" - Peter Snelling, My Pockets ‘DWP embraced this project to help our customers who have lost confidence, aspirations and motivation. For us this course was ideal as we have customers we can signpost to this initiative. Peer to peer support is one of the ways to make the biggest impact’ Amanda Buttle – Employer and Partnership Manager Weymouth, Bridport Blandford and Poole. NOTE: please ignore register button and email Kate as instructed above.

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