On Monday, November 30 a new film called The Big Question will launch at the Shaftsbury Theatre in Dawlish. The film has been made by a group of young people from Coombeshead College, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth Community College who have taken responsibility for all aspects of the production.
The Big Question is a drama documentary encouraging action towards a more sustainable future. Writer, Tom Stone from Teignmouth said: “I got so much creative control, it was a great project and an excellent place to start if you have an interest in filmmaking like me.”
Seventeen-year-old Dom Thomas from Coombeshead was an actor in the film. Dom has been in lots of schools plays, but was performing for screen for the first time and said, “performing for the camera is different, you have to do less. It was good experience for me and a lot of fun!”
Rae Hoole, community arts director at Coombeshead College, a specialist media arts college, said: “Over 30 people were involved in the making of the film and I would like to thank them all, especially Mike Bow who expertly mentored the project.
He was able to guide the process of making the film without once taking over”. The cast and crew of the BIG Question are hoping for a good turn out on the night, which is the first night of the View From Here film Festival. The night is called Young View, and is a showcase of the best of young people’s films. “This one will not disappoint” said Rae.
YOUNG VIEW starts at 7pm and tickets are free. If you want to reserve a place contact Dawlish Tourist Information Centre on 01626 215665
The View from Here is hosting other events in Newton Abbot, Torquay and Totnes.
