Talking Pictures

Leeds Children In The Picture


A unique opportunity to see an insight into the world of young people's
filmmaking takes place at the West Yorkshire Playhouse on Friday 28 March as the Children's and Young People's Film Festival presents Getting In The Picture.

Aimed at people working in the young people's film industry, this
conference is a symposium which focuses on three themes. What is trying to be achieved by working with young people and film in the UK? Who are the strategy makers and funders for this sector? And finally, how can strategic partnerships that are education, vocational and creative be created and sustained?

Keynote speeches on the day will come from Gert Hermans from the European Children's Film Association and David Parker co-author of Being Seen, Being Heard. Also in attendance will be representatives from the Arts Council, Screen Yorkshire, The Film Council, First Shot and Vera Media, who will all be available for delegates to share ideas with. The day will be chaired by Colin Nobbs, Children's Producer for CBBC and CITV, and will include presentations of films made by young people in the UK.

Debbie Maturi, Leeds City Council's Children's and Young People's Film Festival Coordinator said, "We are thrilled to bring this community
together under the same roof, it's the first time in the UK and we hope
that it will be the first step in strengthening an important part of young
people's lives and of the UK's film industry. For further information see
Leeds Film".