Our anniversary will be in 2024. We have always been based in Swindon. Create Studios began as a kind of pilot experiment that the government were rolling out in a few places across the country. It was very much about giving access to film and video-making equipment and training to communities and young people, which at that time was really unusual.

Expression through film and moving image
We’re so used to people being able to make media on their phones or laptops now but at a time when the idea that unless you had access to specialist equipment you just couldn’t express yourself with moving image. We were really quite revolutionary.

30 years with Swindon Council
The pilot was successful and was supported by the local authority and Create Studios was actually part of Swindon Borough Council until 2014.

We had 30 years of being really strongly linked to education, community groups, to producers of all kinds by having that position. It was a blessing because being linked to an authority and their agendas we had that direct access to real people doing real things, which is a very strengthening position.

Using media for people to share their stories

We’ve moved with the times and technology obviously; the kinds of equipment and facilities and expertise we share have changed completely over those 40 years. The heart of using media for real people to share real issues and real stories – which links closely to the contemporary Black Lives Matter agenda – and giving voices to people is something we’ve been doing the whole time.

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Create Studios celebrate powerful young voices with Making My Mark

Create Studios have always been passionate about growing the next generation of diverse digital creatives. We partnered with English Heritage over the lockdown of 2020 to invite diverse young people aged 16 to 25 years old from across England to celebrate their personal identity and heritage through digital media production; Making My Mark came into being to inspire, challenge and redefine what heritage means.

Short films of unique heritage stories and identities

The project launched in 2021 when eleven young producers embarked on a journey to explore their own unique heritage stories and identities, mentored by Create Studios. These stories were then developed into inspiring short films by the young producers themselves.

Film screening at the British Film Institute

These first films went on to inspire others across the country through a National Open Call for young people to share their heritage stories from Spring this year. July’s screening event at the British Film Institute was a culmination of both the mentored productions and the first responses to that callout, which then toured nationally as a curated digital installation in English Heritage properties and key media partners.

Big congrats to our featured films and producers

Mentored Making My Mark Producers

Black Tea: Reneque Samuels
My Mother’s Mother: Asena Nour
It’s your story now: Paris H.W
Heritage: Jenni Potter
Best of Both: Worlds Harry Burbidge
The Space In Between: Izzy A’isha Johnson
Medica_ed: J Frank
Neither Nor: Isabella Wimmer
The Cailleach and the Moon: Freya Hannan-Mills
Is Black a Colour? Brioni Farren
Mixed Feelings: Nozomi Tolworthy

National callout Producers

Chains: Ellis Evason
My Life from my Heritage: Isabelle Harvey
Prove them Wrong: Tom Giles
Making My Mark: Rowan Archer
Personal Identity: Ellis Latham-Jones
Video Star: Ellie Brown
Semley: Ellie Melrose
The Grand Life Experience :Iain Tyler
Phyllis: Joel Wakeley
This is Me: Charlie McCarthy
Overdraft: Morgan Thomas
A Woman Is: Lola Rowe

All the featured films and future contributions were collated into an extraordinary digital archive that celebrates diversity, individuality and heritage in 2022 through the medium of film.

Visit the website: https://makingmymark.createstudios.org.uk/

I love the Making my Mark films, which are only small in terms of their running time, and personal in so far as they connect to the common ground in all of us. These are conversational, inquiring films about identity, about race, about gender, about our place in the world. Looking at the histories that we carry with us, and seeing how those histories interact with the here and now. The young filmmakers here are asking the same basic question, which is ‘Who am I?’ They approach it in such a way which includes us all, which leads to a still wider question, which is ‘Who are we?’ …as individuals, as a people, as a country.

Xan Brooks, Freelance Writer & Broadcaster for The Guardian

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Video production is an art that involves taking a creative vision and turning it into a tangible product that can captivate and engage an audience. From the initial concept to the final cut, every step in the video production process requires a unique set of skills and expertise. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at the journey from script to screen and how we turn your creative vision into a stunning video production.

Step 1: Pre-Production

The first step in any video production is pre-production, which is where the planning and preparation take place. During this stage, the creative team will work closely with the client to develop a script and storyboard that captures the essence of their vision. This may include identifying the target audience, outlining the main message or story, and selecting the right location, props, and actors to bring the vision to life.

Step 2: Production

Once the pre-production stage is complete, the production process begins. This involves capturing the footage and audio that will be used to create the final product. The production team will work closely with the director to ensure that the shots and angles are captured correctly and that the lighting and sound are optimized for the best possible results.

Step 3: Post-production

After the footage has been captured, it’s time to move on to the post-production stage. During this phase, the editor will review the footage and select the best takes for inclusion in the final cut. They will then work to cut and splice the footage together, add special effects, and adjust the audio levels to create a polished final product.

Step 4: Delivery

Once the video has been edited and finalized, it’s time to deliver the final product to the client. This may involve exporting the video in various formats for use on different platforms, such as social media or television. The production team will work closely with the client to ensure that the final product meets their expectations and is delivered on time and within budget.

From script to screen, video production is a complex and multifaceted process that requires a range of skills and expertise. Whether you’re creating a promotional video, a short film, or a corporate training video, the key to success is working with a team that understands your vision and can bring it to life in a way that captivates and engages your audience. By following these four key steps, we can turn your creative vision into a stunning video production that exceeds your expectations and delivers results

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