Roll over Edward Scissorhands – check out Rollerhands, overall winners of the Five Week Film Challenge.

When you enter a 5 Week  Film Challenge you are given elements to include in your film – which you have to make and submit in just five weeks.

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PQA Torbay AM Red Group entered in January 2023 and their elements were:

Prop – Rugby ball, Costume – Roller skates, Genre – Comedy and Dialogue – ‘Can I have a look at it? I may see something that you can’t.”

 

Red Group Boys – Justin and Max came up with the idea Rollerhands, like Johnny Depp’s haircutting classic, Edwards Scissorhands and from there the ideas just rolled out.

 

The script was written from these ideas by Film & TV Teacher Oliver Newton Browne with some contribution by Stand Up Masterclass Comedian Jal Galbraith.

 

Students were the crew as well as the cast with Lily H as Director, Jude and Noah were co- Directors of Photography and Cameramen and Lily W on Sound.

 

Film & TV is PQA’s USP and its also a favourite module with many students with this film and many others being shown on the Big Screen on Sunday 14th May at Vue Torbay as a part of our red Carpet Cinema Screening.

 

 

https://youtu.be/nFMAx3SR9S4?list=PLf2-UpChWx7dtNxN427nmHOZAM7xXPhex

Find more about PQA Torbay here

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Can I try a session at PQA before signing up? 

Yes! Every academy offers one free trial session, as long as there is space available in the age group. If the group is currently full, you can join the waiting list, and we’ll contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

What are PQAs Term Dates? 

PQA runs for 41 weeks throughout the school year. You can find the full list of term dates on each academy’s webpage, just search for your local academy and visit its web page.

What Performing Arts Training Does PQA Offer? 

PQA provides performing arts training for children and teens aged 4–18. Our Main Academy (ages 6–18) includes three core classes:

  • Musical Theatre – singing, dancing and acting, with skills in choreography, script work and vocal technique.
  • Comedy & Drama – traditional acting training, including improvisation, physical theatre and devising comedy.
  • Film & TV – handson filmmaking, from screenwriting and directing to lighting, sound and animation.

Some academies also offer Poppets (ages 4–6), an energetic 90-minute class introducing young children to singing, dancing and acting.

Does My Child Need Performing Arts Experience? 

PQA welcomes all children, whether they’re complete beginners or already confident performers. There’s no audition needed to join.

Will My Child Be with Others Their Own Age at PQA?   

At PQA students in Main Academy are grouped by age, learning with other children and young people at similar stages.

  • Green Group: Ages 6-9
  • Blue Group: Ages 10-12
  • Red Group: Ages 13-18

Should My 6-Year-Old Join PQA Poppets or Main Academy? 

This depends on where you feel your child will be happiest. Some 6-year olds are ready to join the 6-9 age group in Main Academy, others will feel more comfortable starting in Poppets.

Your always welcome to discuss what’s best for your child with your local Principal before booking your free session.

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