The SEPG Film Marathon is a series of exciting and inspirational events for young filmmakers across Southeast London.
Approximately 600 young people have taken part so far and we’ve still opportunities to get involved. Events include:
1 Minute Movie workshops
Animation workshops
Documentary workshops
Editing and Marketing Film workshops
Industry Masterclasses
Local screenings of submitted films
Film Sports Day
For more in depth event detail go to our what’s on page.
Fact box: Mr John M. Phillips from Lewisham Memories of the 1948 Opening Ceremony: ”I was born in 1934 so I was 15 years old in 1948. I remember going to the opening ceremony at Wembley Stadium with my school chums from Athelney Secondary School, Bellingham. I took my sandwiches which my mother had made me in my old gas mask box! I think I am correct we saw King George VI open the games. For a boy of 15 years it was an amazing spectacle.”
How will it work?
Industry professionals will work with local groups teaching them how to make their films by running sessions according to their needs and experience. Sessions could involve story devising, story boarding, acting for camera and basic camera techniques and all finish with an opportunity to shoot a film. Groups will then upload their content onto the SEPG website and create their own PR campaign on the site to get their films seen at screenings.
SEPG will then decide on the best 26 films to go forward to the London Olympics 2012 Inspired Web Channel.
Fact box: Jade Johnson – Olympic and Commonwealth Games LONG JUMP veteran is from Lambeth - You might also remember her from Strictly Come Dancing in 2009.
Want to get involved?
We’re keen to work with individuals, schools and youth groups from Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We have limited places so please get in touch.
Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Fact box: The Herne Hill (Southwark) Velodrome is one of the best cycling tracks in the UK and the last remaining finals venues for the 1948 Olympic Games still in active use.
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