Filmclub goes online
As previously posted, Filmclub launched last week. This is aimed at encouraging children to watch and learn, and was set up with support from the UK Film Council. Apparently 60,000 films are being, or have been made available to support 7,000 schools over the next three years. Information can be found on the Filmclub website.
According to the original press release Kent had/has 7 schools participating in a pilot:
· St Edmund’s Catholic School, Dover
· The Canterbury High School, Canterbury
· Astor College for the Arts, Dover
· Hartsdown Technology College, Margate
· Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich
· Davington Primary School, Davington – Faversham
· Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed C of E Junior School, Whitstable.
Perhaps they could be persuaded to let us know how it works?
(comment: the film industry could probably do more to encourage film goers by
reducing the price of popcorn and drinks. I took my family to see
Indiana Jones, and a 500ml bottleof water cost £1.90, and popcorn a
staggering £4.20!)