Q: How much is it?

A: Please contact ed@youngfilmacademy.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

Q: What do I get?

A: Main Film (up to 5 mins), Making Of (up to 5 mins). Still photos can be supplied as an optional extra.

Q: How long does it take?

A: 2-3hr Brainstorm Session, 1-2 Filming Days, 2-4 Edit Sessions.

Q: Does it all have to be done in one go?

A: The process can span an entire year, or can be completed within a week.

Q: How many pupils need to be involved?

A: Up to 18 for the film crew - however the cast list can include many more!

Q: How do I decide who takes part?

A: We encourage schools to select a broad range of ages and interests (not just film geeks).

Q: I can't get 18 pupils off-timetable…

A: We work a rotating 'shift' arrangement so that everyone is involved at different times of the day to allow for existing commitments e.g. lessons, sports, music.

Q: Won't it be disruptive?

A: This hasn't been an issue at other schools provided sufficient warning is given that filming will be taking place. Also, filming can be scheduled to avoid potential disruption.

Q: What if our pupils don't come up with good ideas?

A: We encourage input from everyone in a variety of formats, be it via written 'pitches', roundtable discussion, or Youtube clips they find inspiring - our role is to foster an environment where everyone feels ownership, and creativity is balanced with what's achievable.

Q: I'm interested but not 100% yet.

A: We will visit the school to talk it through in detail. A follow-up email will enable you to make a considered, informed decision. We can also put you in touch with schools who've already done it for a second opinion.

Q: Who RUNS IT?

Young Film Academy, the leading provider of practical filmmaking teaching to 8-18s, working with partners including the BBC, BFI & Disney since 2003. Each year we enable 7500+ young people to make their first films. Leading industry figures (eg. Richard Curtis) choose us to teach their own children about filmmaking. We love what we do.