How can you use archival film to inspire and inform new stories? The Make Film History project makes available archive films from the BBC, BFI National Archive, Irish Film Institute, Northern Ireland Screen and London Community Video Archive for educational use by young filmmakers.  

Breaking down the barriers to young filmmakers accessing archive material, Dr. Ciara Chambers and Colm McAuliffe will provide an introduction to the Make Film History project, using footage from the collection with a particular relevance to the Irish experience in London. This talk will explore how archival footage can be reframed within contemporary stories told by a new generation of filmmakers, developing their storytelling skills, and connecting past and present. What are the benefits of using archival footage in an age where our physical movements are restricted? What can the archive tell us about the present moment?

Operating at the intersection of modern technology and the historical archive, this workshop provides a wonderful opportunity for filmmakers, historians, and anyone with an interest in shared histories to engage with the enormous untapped potential of our film heritage and integrate it into their practice.

This industry event is FREE to all ticket holders. Register here.