The winner of the Young Film-maker of the Year contest shares some tips about film-making on this blog.

Firstly, you don’t need a lot of expensive equipment (1)________ make a film. If you can’t afford a video camera, then use your smartphone.

A great way to learn is by watching lots (2)_______ films. Study the characters, the acting, how the camera is used, and copy the techniques you think are the (3)______ successful.

I recommend keeping your initial film-making projects simple so use what you’ve got around you – your home, your street and your friends. Also begin with short films. A good story can (4)______ told in just a few minutes.

Get advice and ideas from people (5)_______ opinion you respect, but at the same time trust yourself  and make the film that you want.

Finally, make sure people know about your film. Easy ways to do this include posting (6)_________ social media and looking for young film-make competitions to enter!

Source: CLYDE, Laura (2019) Compact PET B1. 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press: Spain.

Marnie and Kalina's email

 Hi Lexi!

We're at the Station Hotel. It isn't a big new hotel near the station - It's an old station near the beach! It's great! The rooms are small but they're very good.

Our room is on the first floor. We have beautiful flowers in the room and there are lots of pillows and blankets on the beds. It isn't cheap but we're only here for three nights.

There are lots of people here. There aren't any empty rooms! All the people are very friendly and the manager's nice. In the evenings we have dinner in the Old Station Restaurant. It's in the hotel. The food is good and an old man plays the guitar.

See you soon,

Marnie and Kalina