Film Club Things to Think About

Films

Initial selection by leader

Children to add items to wishlist using site

Use Superclubs Plus to share ideas / vote

Where?

School hall

Large space, but is it already in use?

Chairs / furniture need setting up before club

Own Classroom

Chairs / furniture need setting up before club

Is it big enough?

Equipment

Projector

Screen

Audio

Laptops (for writing reviews)

Chairs / cushions

'Bring your own cushion'

Beanbags, Do we have any?, Buy some with Filmclub 'bursary'?

VIP seating as a treat

As a reward for individuals, Best reviews?, Most reviews?, Most attendance?

Events

BIG opening night... dress up in smart clothes? red carpet? awards?

Invite press?

Themed evenings (Halloween / Christmas / film themes?)

BBFC - invite down to talk about classification

Use Film Club contacts to invite a 'special guest'

Trip to a cinema?

Request a visit from the Filmclub van?

Promotion

Show trailers in assembly

Use video clips on FilmClub site

Use trailers from apple.com/trailers

Use DVD from FilmClub pack

Set up competitions

Prizes from...?

Posters around school

FilmClub posters

Film posters (ebay?)

Made by children

Make page on school site... this week's film is...?

Filmclub Display

Filmclub News

Film posters

'This week's film is...'

Film terminology, From Filmclub site

Word of Mouth!

Film survey / questionnaire

Complete in classes

Use Google Docs form on school site?

Other

Parent and Child sessions

Food / Drink

Children bring own snack / drink?

Provide popcorn / drink?, Buy popcorn maker / squash with school money or Filmclub 'bursary'

Format of sessions

A

Show short film, Review film in same session or at home

B

Show longer film, Review film in following week, Review film at home

C

Split longer film into 2 sessions, Start film in session 1, Finish and review film in session 2

Reviews

Write during session

Write at home

Record reviews and put online as podcast?

Publish own on school site (copy and paste from Filmclub?)

When?

After school?

Lunchtimes?

Sunshine / Golden Time?

Who?

Leaders

Me!

Parent Volunteer?

Year 5 / 6 members to help?

Staff Helpers?

Volunteer students from local secondary school?

Members

Regular group of pupils?, Register children on site, Set up accounts using existing Superclubs usernames, Fixed password for entire group?

Waiting list for children who want to join

Age group to attend?, Particular year groups?, All of KS2?, Older children can support younger with website / review writing?, Whole school?