“I was impressed by the ‘hands on’ filming experience. I loved the friendly atmosphere and being part of a platform unafraid to critique mainstream thoughts..”
Help make history
Throughout the past year WORLDwrite worked with over 100 volunteers on an epic feature-length documentary on the history of solidarity in the UK. This project won a small grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and support from the National Archives and has already won seven awards! We are now preparing a major documentary project on the history of freedom in the UK for the year ahead. If developing filmmaking skills or testing your existing skills while making an impact is of interest, then this is definitely for you. We will be hosting a special free film training package during the Easter holidays for a new ‘Freedom crew’ and the sessions are outlined below. Scroll down for our simple application form if this is of interest. This package is open to all and places fill up fast!
Train & Shoot for Freedom – An Easter Holiday Opportunity
Step into the world of filmmaking and make your voice heard! This high-energy, hands-on film training package is your chance to learn the ropes, get behind the camera, and create an impactful film for public benefit—all while exploring the powerful history of freedom. Whether you’re a budding filmmaker, a passionate storyteller, a historian, freedom lover or simply curious, this immersive experience will take you from concept to creation in just a few days.
The sessions:
Wednesday 2nd April – 7:30 PM | Citizen TV Makers: Intro & Meet the Crew
Kick things off with an exciting intro session! Meet the WORLDwrite team and your fellow filmmakers, get the lowdown on what we do, discover the Easter package ahead and decide if this is for you.
Tuesday 8th April – 7:30 PM | Behind the Lens: Documentary Film Discussion with the Director
Watch. Debate. Get Inspired. We’ll dive into a thought-provoking documentary (chosen by YOU at the intro event), discuss its content, and share insights.
Wednesday 9th April – 7:30 PM | Brainstorming promotional shorts workshop
In this interactive session we’ll discuss ideas and autocue use, to shape compelling shorts that promote our History of Freedom film. We’ll be filming these on Sunday!
Thursday 10th April – 7:30 PM | Lights, Camera… Fundraising!
Film production—even on a budget—needs funds! Let’s get inventive and cook up creative fundraising ideas to support WORLDwrite’s new film. Can we combine filmmaking with fundraising magic?
The Big Hands-On Weekend: Face-to-Face Film Training & Shoots!
Saturday 12th April – 10 AM-6 PM | Intensive Practical Camera Training
Get your hands on professional film equipment and master the art of shooting, framing, and capturing the perfect shot at the WORLDwrite Centre.
Sunday 13th April – 10 AM-6 PM | Lights, Camera, Action! The Real Shoot
This is it—the moment to put all your skills into action! We’ll hit the ground running and film the shorts you’ve suggested on freedom using the auto-cue, bringing your ideas to life on screen.
Wednesday 16th April – 7:30 PM | What Have We Created? Review & Future Plans
Time to celebrate! We’ll watch our films, analyse what worked, discuss next steps, and explore new opportunities ahead for our film.
Read on to apply
We don’t need you to send us CVs, we do want you to understand this is voluntary work where content and ideas take precedence. At WORLDwrite, we tackle a wide array of issues, guided by the principles we advocate for as an education charity. These principles are championed on our channel, WORLDbytes, as well as through the documentaries and programmes we create.
We believe in:
- Democracy for all and the more direct the better
- Economic growth & serious development for all globally
- Challenging all forms of prejudice, anti-democratic and anti-human trends
- Freedom of speech and advancing civil liberties
- Challenging distrust, fear and intervention in everyday life
- Advancing new knowledge, ideas and critical thinking
- Global equality and equal rights for all
To take part in our ‘train & shoot’ package, complete the simple application form below. We will then confirm your place and ensure you get our monthly newsletter which may have additional opportunities.
Places fill up very fast, so don’t delay!
Apply for free film training
Please watch the short WORLDbytes film clips below to give you an idea of the type of programmes and films we make and then complete the simple application form in full. Application forms with no comments on the videos indicated, will not be accepted. Once you have submitted your form we will be in touch to confirm your place and provide you with the Zoom link for the introductory evening.