New Year 'Action!'

 

By Stephen Woods

ACT 2 CAM members making a film

 

Picture and copyright © Stephen Woods

 

If you haven?t given any thought to your New Year?s resolutions yet, how about promising to make and star in your own films?

Budding young actors and film-makers in the North East are doing just that, aiming to create 20 exciting new feature films in 2011.

St James' Community Centre in Morpeth has been chosen to host rehearsals for 3 of the films, which will be shot in Morpeth and the surrounding area, entirely by a cast and crew of 11-18 year olds.

There will be opportunities for young people to work behind the camera, directing and filming as well taking a starring role on screen. The films will be premiered in the North East then entered into film festivals worldwide.

ACT 2 CAM is a film company that specialises in making films with young people. They provide training and experience in screen-acting and film-making, giving youngsters the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the film and television industry.

Stephen Woods, Director of ACT 2 CAM said, ?There are some very talented young actors and film-makers out there who need the opportunity to make films and get their work seen. We are delighted to be filming in Morpeth and I look forward to finding out what the young people here have to offer.?

If you are aged between 11 and 18 years old and would like to take part in the films, either on screen or behind the camera, then please email info@act2cam.com or call 0191 2801345.

Our website is at www.act2cam.com