60 Years of Youth Culture DocumentaryPrint

The British Youth Council has gathered ten young people to research, write, and produce a documentary film about youth culture in the UK over the last 60 years. The documentary, which is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, will show how British young people have been able to make an impact on society, make a difference through campaigning, and been involved in democracy and decision-making.
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The production team will be guided and supported by a project manager from BYC and a specialist Media Trust mentor from the broadcast industry. The team will also be given training in:
- Video Production
- Script Writing
- Interviewing
- Editing
- Event planning
- Teamwork

The roles held in this project are:
- Researcher
- Script Writer
- Presenter
- Interviewer
- Camera Operator
- Director
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****The deadline for this opportunity has passed***
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Videos
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Events
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News
- National Citizen Service launched for 16 year olds
Is the vote next? BYC calls for youth input into scheme... A new Government scheme for 16 year olds, the National Citizen Service, was anno...
- Young voices really are stronger together
Youth councils make a real difference and improve services according to a new report from the British Youth Council (BYC). In the repo...
- BYC scoops Positive Images award
The young filmmaking team who produced the BYC film, ‘Some Truth About Youth’ have been recognised with an award for their efforts.
- The first of five BYC Conventions hits Belfast!
On Wednesday 30th June the British Youth Council kicked off its annual Convention season with its first devolved event in Belfast.
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