Sparks Olney

08/01/2023

And action!

We're back at The Olney Centre today from 10am -12pm with our fun filmmaking sessions!

Are you joining us?

Whether you enjoy making films or you would like to give it a try and learn a new skill, then please get in touch.

You can either register or sign up for a free trial.

Further details here https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

06/01/2023

⭐Have you signed up to our filmmaking course?

We are back at The Olney Centre this Sunday (8th January) from 10am - 12pm with another term full of fun, filmmaking, learning and so much more.

We'll be working on our new film so it is an ideal time to start with us.

Whether you have experience of filmmaking or you are a complete novice and just want to learn more, then come and join us.

We have expert tutors who are here to teach and inspire you on all things film!

For more information and to register or book your free trial, visit https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

04/01/2023

We're back this Sunday! Have you booked your space?

Find out more about our weekly, fun filmmaking session and how to book your taster session here:

https://www.davidpibworth.com/fun-filmmaking-sessions-return-to-olney-this-sunday

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05/11/2022

We're back tomorrow at Sparks Olney!

There is still time to sign up to our Sunday filmmaking sessions.

if you'd like to learn more about filmmaking and be part of the moviemaking process, then sign up to a free trial session with us.

We meet every Sunday, 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre.

Find out more here: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

03/11/2022

Counting down the days until our young film crew return to Sparks Olney to start on their new film.

This is the exciting part. They will be using all the skills and knowledge they learnt in the first few weeks of the term to begin creating a concept and storyboard, before getting into the filming, acting and directing elements of it.

We can't wait to see what they come up with.

Want to be part of the filmmaking fun? Sign up to a free trial session today.

We meet every Sunday, 10am-12pm at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

30/10/2022

💥 One week to go until we are back in the studio creating our next movie. We can't wait!

If you want to join in the filmmaking fun with us at Sparks Olney next Sunday from 10am - 12pm, then register today!

Find out more about us and sign up for your free taster here: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

16/10/2022

There's still time to sign up to our FREE taster session today.

We meet every Sunday from 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre and get hands on with filmmaking!

This is our last session this half term and when we return on 6th November we will be looking into our next film. So come and be part of it!

For more information see https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

15/10/2022

🎥Are you coming tomorrow?

If you're aged 9-15, we'd love to have you join our young film crew.

We meet every Sunday 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre.

Tomorrow (16th October) will be our last session before we break for half term. When we come back on 6th November we will be planning our next movie.

So now is the best time to join us so you can be part of the filmmaking process right from the start.

Want to know more about us and book yourself onto a FREE trial?

Get in touch now! https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

14/10/2022

🎬Sparks Olney - Our young film crew filming With dolly shots.

At our last session, our creative young movie makers tried their hand at creating Alfred Hitchcock-style shots using a dolly.

They had some great ideas and tackled some challenges that came their way, which is all part of the filmmaking process!

Find out more about what they got up to here:
https://www.davidpibworth.com/sparks-arts-olney-filming-with-dolly-shots

Sparks Arts Olney is an exciting, hands on filmmaking workshop for 9-15 year olds. During the course, they get to create, direct and star in their very own movie.

The best time to sign up is NOW! Our last session is this Sunday (16th Oct) before we break for half term. When we return on 6th November, we'll be planning our next movie!

Get in touch with us today.

10/10/2022

🎥Make your own film!

If you want to join our film crew to learn all about the magic of movie making, get hands on with all the equipment and direct and star in your very own movie... the now is the time to join us at Sparks Olney.

This Sunday (16th October) will be our last session before we break for half term. If you want to be part of the filmmaking process when we return on 6th November, then sign up today!

Come for a trial session to see how you get on, or why not sign up?

Find out more about us here: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

05/10/2022

🎬 Sparks Olney: Young Directors Creating Suspense On Film!

In our latest session, our young film crew has been using the techniques of Alfred Hitchcock to direct their very own suspense sequence.

We'll share this with you all very soon.

This Sunday, we'll be studying Hitchcock a little more, before moving onto the award winning shots from Steven Spielberg.

Do you want to learn how to create movies like these screen legends? Then why not join us?

We meet every Sunday at the East Street Community Centre from 10am - 12pm.

Read our latest blog for details:

https://www.davidpibworth.com/sparks-olney-young-directors-creating-suspense-on-film

27/09/2022

🎬How about trying something new this weekend?

We have just kicked off our fun filmmaking course with our young filmmakers at the East Street Community Centre, Olney.

Our theme this term is 'Screen Legends' and looking at the different styles of directing from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock and others, and how they often break rules to achieve exceptional classic films.

At the moment we are getting hands on with the green screen ready to get creative in the editing process.

If you are aged between 9 and 15 and would like to find out more about our fun film school, please take a look at our website: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

Join us every Sunday 10-12pm at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

25/09/2022

We're back at East Street Community Centre, Olney this morning from 10am - 12pm getting hands on with all things filmmaking!

If you're aged 9-15, then why not sign up today or join us for a free taster session... all the information you need is here: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

We hope to see you soon!

20/09/2022

🎬Get Hands On With Sparks Olney!

Whether you want to be in front or behind the camera, there is always a role for you here at Sparks Olney. There is far more to our filmmaking sessions than just pressing the record button, it's all about getting hands-on and having fun...

Find out more about our weekly filmmaking sessions that we hold every Sunday, 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre, here:

https://www.davidpibworth.com/get-hands-on-with-sparks-olney

Join us for a term of movie making or why not try a free taster session?

17/09/2022

One more day to go until we are back creating some more amazing films with our young film crew.

Want to be part of the filmmaking fun?

Take a look at this link for full details and register today! https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

You can also sign up for a free taster session.

We meet every Sunday, 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

Come and join in the fun!

16/09/2022

Are you aged 9-15 and looking for something fun to do every Sunday?

Then join us at our filmmaking school! Learn on the creative and technical aspects of how to make a film and get hands on with all the equipment.

By the end of the term you will have written, filmed, starred in and edited your very own movie. How exciting!

We meet every Sunday at East Street Community Centre from 10am - 12pm.

If you want to learn more about the sessions or sign up to a free taster, then head to our website:
https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

15/09/2022

If you love filmmaking or you'd just love to learn a new skill, why not join us this Sunday (18th September) for some fun, hands on filmmaking?

We are Sparks Olney, part of Sparks Film & Media Arts, the UK's leading provider of filmmaking courses for children and young people.

We meet every Sunday from 10am - 12pm at East Street Community Centre in Olney.

The theme this term is 'Screen Legends' and we'll be looking at how the great directors, such as Steven Spielberg and Alfred Hitchcock, make such fantastic movies using a range of different and unique techniques.

You can join us for a taster session or just sign up! Head to our website for all the details: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

14/09/2022

Sparks Olney is back this Sunday with 'Screen Legends'

Find out more about what we'll be working on with our young film crew and how you can join in, here:

https://www.davidpibworth.com/sparks-olney-is-back-with-screen-legends

We'll be at East Street Community Centre this Sunday (18th) from 10am - 12pm.

We look forward to seeing you all for the first day of our fun filmmaking term.

10/09/2022

08/09/2022

🎬If you are aged between 9 and 15 and looking for something exciting to do this autumn, then why not join our weekly filmmaking course?

We are Sparks Olney, part of Sparks Film and Media Arts - the UK’s leading provider of film and media activities for children and young people.

We are back at East Street Community Centre on Sunday 17th September from 10am - 12pm for more filmmaking fun.

Our young film crew will learn both the creative and technical aspects, including pitching, storyboarding, scriptwriting, directing shots, camera operation, film editing and so much more.

If you'd like to register or sign up to a free trial, then head to our website for all the details!

https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

21/08/2022

⏰Last chance to sign up to our filmmaking session!

Tomorrow (Monday 22nd August) we start our week long Summer Shoots Filmmaking Club at East Street Community Centre.

For one week our expert tutors will be taking our young film crew through the movie making process so that by the end of the week our students will have written, filmed, starred in and edited their very own movie.

Want to know more? Please visit https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/ and why not sign up today.

This is one summer experience you don't want to miss out on!

19/08/2022

🎥 Aged between 9 and 15 and want to end your summer holidays on a high?

How about joining us for a week long filmmaking course?

We'll be kicking things off on Monday 22nd August at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

Our expert team will be on hand to take our young film crew through the filmmaking process so by the end of the week our students will have taken all their new found knowledge and created and devised their very own film!

Doesn't that sounds great?

It is very much a hands-on learning experience that gives young people a chance to try something new, boost their confidence, gain new skills and meet other young people with similar interests.

There are so many positives!

For further information and to sign up, please visit: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

17/08/2022

Looking for something fun and creative to do this summer?

Then we have just the thing... our Summer Shoots filmmaking Club!

We are Sparks Arts - the UK's leading provider of film and media activities for children and young people - and our Great Escape Summer Shoots filmmaking club takes place from Monday the 22nd to Friday the 26th of August 2022 at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

Over the week our young filmmakers will get to know everything there is to know about filmmaking and will write, start in, direct and edit their very own movie!

How great does that sound?

For more information and to book our place, head to - https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

15/08/2022

⏰One week to go until our week long Great Escape Summer Shoots filmmaking club begins.

We start our filmmaking session on Monday 22nd August at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

In this fun week long movie making club, students will learn both the creative and technical aspects, including pitching, storyboarding, scriptwriting, directing shots, camera operation, film editing and so much more. By the end of the week, our young film crew will have written, filmed, starred in and edited their very own movie.

The theme is 'Great Escapes', so we'll be looking at producing a unique escapist film full of action-packed chase sequences, unlikely prison breaks and breaks of the most difficult kind... of the fourth wall.

If you are aged between 9 and 15 and would like to find out more and book your place, please visit: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

13/08/2022

💥Our expert team, David and Emily, will be putting our young filmmakers through their paces on Monday 22nd August as we kick off our week long filmmaking Club.

Looking at the theme 'Great Escapes', students will be looking at producing a unique escapist film full of action-packed chase sequences, unlikely prison breaks and breaks of the most difficult kind ... of the fourth wall.

Our young film crew will try out all aspects of filmmaking from creative writing, camera operating, editing and more. By the end of the week students will have completed a movie!

It is very much a hands-on learning experience that gives young people a chance to try something new, boost their confidence, gain new skills and meet other young people with similar interests.

Our students will also get the opportunity to film on location at The Arches Theatre, an outdoor theatre in Clifton Reynes.

For further information and to book your place, see: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

11/08/2022

📽️ A to last summer when we held our very first Summer Shoots camp!

We didn't take many photos as we were having so much fun getting stuck into the creative process and filming our movie!

Are you signed onto our next Summer Shoots camp?

We kick off our weeklong filmmaking session on Monday 22nd August and our young film crew will learn all aspects of filmmaking from scripting writing and directing to acting and editing.

By the end of the week you will have made your own movie!

For further information and to book your place, please see: https://www.davidpibworth.com/have-a-great-escape-this-summer-with-our-filmmaking-club

08/08/2022

💥The countdown is on to our Filmmaking Summer Camp!

In just two weeks time we will be kicking off our 'Great Escapes' filmmaking camp.

If you are aged between 9 and 15, join us at East Street Community Centre for some exciting hands on movie making fun.

Based on 'Great Escapes', we'll be looking at producing a unique escapist film full of action-packed chase sequences, unlikely prison breaks and breaks of the most difficult kind ... of the fourth wall.

By the end of the week, our young film crew will have written, filmed, starred in and edited their very own movie.

Want to know more? Take a look here and book your place today!

https://www.davidpibworth.com/have-a-great-escape-this-summer-with-our-filmmaking-club

06/08/2022

🤔 Know the next Steven Spielberg or Patty Jenkins?

Let the know about our Summer Shoots Filmmaking Camp that kicks off on 22nd August at East Street Community Centre, Olney.

For one week our young film crew will get hands on with the filmmaking process to write, film, star in and edit their very own movie!

The theme is 'Great Escapes', so we'll be looking at producing a unique escapist film full of action-packed chase sequences, unlikely prison breaks and breaks of the most difficult kind ... of the fourth wall.

Sound good? Then sign up today - https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

Come and join us for a very exciting week!

04/08/2022

🎥 Get hands on at our Summer Shoots Filmmaking Club in Olney!

If you are aged between 9 and 15 then join us from Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August at East Street Community Centre, Olney for an exciting week long movie making course.

From pitching, storyboarding and scriptwriting to directing shots, camera operation and film editing, by the end of the week, our young film crew will have written, filmed, starred in and edited their very own movie!

Sound interesting? Then head to our website for full details and to book yourself on: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/olney/

It would be great to have more crew members on board!