Published Date: Feb 27th, 2025
In support of Dunfermline's Media City, Fife Council's Employability Service is delighted to have launched a new filmmaking academy with Film Education Dunfermline and Zoghogg Studios.
Based at the Fire Station Creative, it aims to support and promote the creative sector by giving insight and practical industry experience to young unemployed people. Working alongside and learning from innovative Scottish film producer, David Izatt, the group will learn all the ins and outs of the industry, undertaking a range of tasks including casting, scriptwriting, shooting and editing.
Participants will create their own movies to begin building their own portfolio of work. The academy aims to give young people the opportunity to create something of their own alongside building their employability skills and confidence to help them progress in the industry. Hopefully it's the start of big things to come for Fife's filmmakers of the future!
Cheryl Morgan, Lead Employability Officer with Fife Council said: "We are really pleased to launch this new programme, supporting the creative sector is not something we do very often. Hopefully, it’s the start of something bigger and it opens up the film industry to a wider group of people who may not have seen it as a career option. Getting to learn from someone with David’s experience and portfolio is a fantastic opportunity for these guys and I am really excited to see what the young people create."
David Izatt of Zoghogg and Film Education Dunfermline added: "Running this class has been an incredible experience. The students are already showing a real passion for different aspects of filmmaking, some are drawn to writing and directing, while others are eager to take charge of camera work and sound.
"Next, those with a keen eye for editing and grading will get hands-on with post-production. The enthusiasm and dedication from everyone involved has been fantastic and this hands-on experience will serve them well in their future careers.
"It is amazing to see how this opportunity is equipping students with the skills and confidence to explore a career in film and media. But beyond that, these are highly transferable skills that will benefit them in any career path they choose.”
Initially planned as a standalone programme, the success of the academy means that the Employability Service is now scoping out options to run another academy in the future.
