We are super excited to announce that our ‘Acting Out: On Screen’ is back in the Summer school holidays!
A free school holiday film program for LGBTQIA+ Youth aged 12-17 years
When? 10am-4pm 10am-4pm Tuesday Jan 28-Friday Jan 31
Where? Woden Library’s ‘The Hive’ Recording and Rehearsal Studio, Corinna Street in Phillip.
Acting Out – On Screen is a 4-day intensive school holiday film program providing social connection and creative expression opportunities to LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12-17 years. The program is led by film/theatre tutors and trained support workers who identify as LGBTQIA+who will guide the participants in writing, directing, shooting and editing their own original short film.
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The program will run from 10am-4pm as mentors guide you through writing, directing, shooting and editing your own original short film/s. You’ll have a blast!
We are extremely excited to be holding this program at Woden Library’s ‘The Hive’ Recording and Rehearsal Studio where participants will have access to more cameras and green screen technology..
Snacks and lunch provided and optional transport through Capital Region Region Community Services for a gold coin donation per trip (conditions apply).
The program is led by professional film/theatre tutors and trained support workers who identify as LGBTQIA+ who will guide the participants in writing, directing, shooting and editing their own original short film.
In this program participants:
– Take part in team building games and exercises
– Learn acting, film and screen techniques in an inclusive and supportive environment
– Write, shoot, and edit a number of new works about themes that are important to them
Lunch and snacks will also be provided for participants.
Want more proof? Here’s what other previous participants said they loved about it:
• “This program is amazing and I hope it can happen again for more people.”
• “We were supported by both peers and facilitators.”
• “It’s a great experience for queer and neurodivergent kids.”
• “It is a great acting and film making course for youth people who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a great way to meet new friends, broaden knowledge and make lasting memories!”
• “It was so so good and really important, spaces like these are pretty rare, it was amazing to have a program full of queer and neurodivergent people. also we already have ideas for next year and everyone is really looking forward to next year!”
• “I think it is a really good space to be in and just be you.”
Acting Out: On Screen’ 2025 is made possible thanks to all the amazing donors who contributed to our fundraising appeals and the generous support of Libraries ACT, Springout Pride Festival – Canberra, Meridian ACT, Ainslie + Gorman, Capital Region Community Services, Give OUT Day, and Hands Across Canberra with financial support from the Australian Capital Territory.
