This form of filmmaking explores the possibilities of combining factual filmmaking with different techniques such as animation, drama and reconstructions. It is an excellent way to explore ideas, emotions and themes that could be challenging to depict on film.
It is perfect for bringing history to life and engaging audiences with challenging topics. Moreover this type of documentary brings together multiple disciplines and appeals to many young people as they can explore real life topics whilst also being creative and expressing their own ideas.
WHO’S IT FOR
This workshop suits ages 6+, and works particularly well within a school, museum or gallery context. It is also a great workshop for specialist community groups.
WHAT WE BRING
We provide all cameras, sound and lighting equipment and laptops with editing software.
SKILLS LEARNED
Documentary filmmaking, documentary form, camera and sound recording skills, editing, story development, interview techniques, animation, drama. This workshop develops communication skills, encourages teamwork, and builds confidence.
films made by young people on our creative documentary workshops
A Window Into Our World
National Autistic Society
Dido Belle
English Heritage
Evacuee Stories – Kitty
Imperial War Museums
Growing Up With HIV
Science Museum
Thanks
Autism Network Resource Centre
Old Chapel Heritage Trail
The Old Chapel, Upminster
BOOK A WORKSHOP
We run workshops all year round, for all ages and group sizes. If you’d like to talk to us about booking a workshop just get in touch.
Why Choose Us?
Professional Filmmakers
Our workshops are facilitated by the same filmmakers that create films for Chocolate Films
Latest Equipment
We regularly renew our equipment and software to ensure that all our workshops are run on the latest kit.
Experience With SEN
Our team have all been trained in working with groups with special educational needs.
Flexible Working Methods
As well as our great workshop packages, we can design workshops for any size of group and any time-scale.
DBS Checks
All of our filmmakers have had DBS checks within the last two years.
First Aiders
On all workshops with two or more facilitators, at least one will be a first aider
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TESTIMONIALS
Chocolate Box Screening
Participant Feedback
Islington Youth Offending Team
Walcot Testimonials – Teachers
Being involved in SElect18films/Chocolate Films has helped my recovery beyond any words I can summon, indeed, I struggled so much with social phobia that I doubt I’d been able to express myself before my involvement with Chocolate Films. The filmmaking process has helped me overcome these issues with social phobia and awkwardness and to realise that one of my strengths is actually in social settings with an ability to communicate. A lot of this happened in film planning sessions and later during filming and editing. The sort of change I experienced cannot happen in the normal therapeutic setting I’m used to, it needed the challenging, but safe reallife scenarios of being involved in filmmaking. Social phobias and anxiety is a very common issue for those recovering from substance use dependence and is often the cause of relapse.
Participant SElect18 Films
Thanks for the huge part you played running the I Am Creative programme at The Complete Works during this term. Thanks to Ross and Harriet from Chocolate Films who did a great job of facilitating the sessions. It was so great to have so many creative minds enthusiastically working together to come up with the best possible pitch to B&Q. As the judges said at the final, the work you created was exceptional! Well done again!
Ideas Foundation Assistant Creative Programme Leader
Zosia Mrozek-Folkierska
ACCREDITATION
Chocolate Films Workshops is registered with three major accreditation bodies and we can offer accreditation on many of our workshops.
