What's your phone face?

After seeing the photographs in this article I actually felt quite sad. Surely we don't all look like that? I decided I should conduct some research. Although not entirely scientific or a big sample, on my way home from school I looked around on the tube carriage and the vast number of people on their phone. Expressionless people. Are the things we are looking at really that dull? If so, why are we looking at it? Maybe we should just look up and smile and see how that makes us feel for a change? Maybe then we will actually start looking like the selfies we post online?

Video games harmful to GCSE grades

Games 'More Harmful To Grades' Than Social Media

Do you play games for longer than you are are using social media? Read the article and decide how far you agree with it.

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Into Film filmmaking workshop

*Need to be 16-19*

In need of something to do this half term? Take part in a filmmaking workshop with Into Film and ICA. Deadlines for application is next Monday.

Open Doors @ Framestore

*you need to be 16*

If you have considered a career in visual effects then this is an opportunity well worth taking. There is a cost of £5 to secure a place. There is also an opportunity to enter for a one week work placement. Framestore has worked their VFX magic on films such as Gravity, Harry Potter, Guardians of the Galaxy and Avatar. Watch the videos below to see how much work goes into what you see in the cinema.

BFI Film Academy

*you need to be 16 by March to take part*

A truly unique and unforgettable experience. I am talking from personal experience. For the past two years I have had the pleasure of working with 66 young people from all over the U.K. during the Easter holidays and it is one of the highlights of my year! 

If you are lucky enough to be offered a place, not only do you get to meet like minded talented people who are passionate about making films, you also get to:

• make a short film which will have a special screening at the BFI
• meet and be trained by experts from the industry
• have masterclasses (past guests have included Noel Clarke and Steven Moffat) 
• take part in specialist skills sessions
• work with industry standard equipment
• add the BFI (British Film Institute) and NFTS (National Film and Television School) to your CV
• go on trips (past trips have included visits to BAFTA, Imaginarium Studios, Pinewood)

For further information about this amazing opportunity visit the NFTS website.

Want to work in the magazine industry?

*you need to be 16 to apply*

Exciting opportunity to attend a skills day at Kerrang! This would really enhance your year 11 coursework and can be included in your portfolio as evidence of research. Click here for the application.  The event takes place on the 21st October.