Red Carpet to watch their films at Cineworld!
Students, friends and families, were told to ‘dress to impress’ as they were invited to walk the Red Carpet at Cineworld, complete with a team of Photographers to give them the real VIP experience. PQA York’s Red Carpet Cinema Screening is a highlight of the calendar for PQA students as they get to sit back, relax and enjoy their own films on the big screen.
PQA is the largest provider of Film and Television education in the UK for under 18s. The students have been working on their Cinema Screening project for almost a year, writing, directing, filming and starring in their own short films.
Principal James said, ‘‘We are so proud of our fantastic students from PQA York. It was a real privilege to get to witness the students hard work shown on the big screen. It gives our students a real taste of their future if they would like to enter the film industry on or off screen.
Film & Television is an integral part of PQA for our students, as well as our other modules Musical Theatre and Comedy & Drama.’’
James, continued, ‘‘It is important to us that our students experience a module that is industry-led, taught by professional filmmakers covering the craft of film and television, production, and screen acting. They use industry-standard equipment in a fun and practical environment. Our students are always learning and using their creativity to tell wonderful, original stories.
The Film & Television experience at PQA gives children and young people an excellent introduction to development, pre-production and production techniques by creating, filming, and screening short films of their own. Students take on roles in front of and behind the camera, working in production company teams which mirror how professional film sets are run!’’
WHAT IS PQA?
PQA is a weekend performing arts Academy providing tuition for children and young people from 4-18 years. Students spend three hours with us, rotating through hour-long sessions in Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. Students are split into groups according to their age and are taught by specialist expert teachers.
Film & Television is an integral part of PQA for our students and a unique part of the PQA experience. Students at PQA York experience a module that is industry-led, taught by professional filmmakers covering the craft of film and television, production, and screen acting. They use industry-standard equipment in a fun and practical environment. PQA York students are always learning and using their creativity to tell wonderful, original stories.
This module develops student’s filmmaking abilities but also skills they can use in life such as: teamwork, communication and problem solving.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
PQA York are opening a brand-new Friday session for children aged 6-18 in York. They are hosting a free open day on 3rd February for children to come along and experience a day in PQA.
Children and young people can enjoy a day in the life of a PQA student, led by industry professionals, whilst making new friends in a fun and rewarding environment.
Everyone is welcome, so come along for the day!
Spaces are limited and filling fast! You can secure your space today by visiting https://www.pqacademy.com/academies/york/
PQA York runs at Huntington School, York, YO32 9WT
Every Friday from 4.45pm – 8.00pm
Every Saturday 9.45am – 1.00pm and 1.45pm – 5.00pm
Have any questions? Contact Principal James Aconley at [email protected] or call 07753 179070.
Photography: Take It Photography
