Useful Tips

Successful School Film Projects: Useful Tips

  • Which technical aspects should you pay attention to when making a film?
  • How can a film project be integrated into the German lesson plan?
  • How does the teacher make sure that the whole class is actively involved in the film project and that every student is responsible for certain tasks?

Answers to these questions, compiled by Siobhan Maiden, an experienced filmmaker and educator, can be found here:

Disketten-SymbolBasic Filmmaking Tips (PDF, 20 KB)
Disketten-SymbolLesson Plan for german Filmmaking (PDF, 25 KB)
Disketten-SymbolCrewing Roles for Students (PDF, 32 KB)

  • Which copyright issues do you need to pay attention to? 
  • Why do we need to think about it?
  • How long does it last?
  • Where can I still get music from? 

Answers to these questions can be found here: 

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