Excitement mounts for the first Frome Climate Film Festival otherwise known as ‘The Climates’. Free tickets are available for the film screenings, the awards ceremony and the free workshops being run throughout the day. The festival will bring together an exciting mix of film and environmental content to enable shared learning and to provide inspiration to those attending the festival.
James Godman, Creator and Director said: “We have over ten workshops on either making / creating films or on the environment being run during the day on the 7th May and a wonderfully diverse film programme of over 16 films at last count.
The films, many of which will be world premieres, range from short features of 15 minutes, to under 2 minutes and include music and poems set to film, an engaging and thought provoking mix.
The community support has been fantastic, the festivals aims and objectives have really resonated with people as we provide a free festival to share, support and to inspire change. Special thanks to Frome Town Council.
If you would like to help on the day then please drop me a line, I would love to hear from you.” You can call James on 07760558106.
All workshops and screenings are free but have limited spaces, so make sure you book your place in advance. Refreshments will be available throughout.
Join us for a day of film screenings, awards and workshops!
All workshops and screenings are free but have limited spaces, so make sure you book your place in advance. Refreshments will be available throughout.
Screenings & Awards
Film Screenings & Meet the Directors | 11:45 – 16:30
Book your ticket and come and go throughout the day as you please. There will be a wide variety of films by local and international creatives, spanning a diverse range of genres and specialties but all with a green theme. Films will be introduced by their directors, giving you a chance to hear more about the creative process and aims of climate-centred film making. More details to come.
Awards Ceremony | 18:00 – 20:00
Join us as we celebrate the winners of Frome’s first International Climate Film Festival. Get yourself a drink from the bar and enjoy the winning films.
Film workshops
Film making workshop for kids (age 7+) | 10:20 – 11:30
Learn how to bring your film ideas to life and tell stories with a green theme. Join Keith Seward from Compass Media for this interactive workshop – just make sure you bring a charged-up smart phone to film with.
Using your skills for good – Starting to imagine a different world | 11:00 – 11:50
Join James Turner for this pre-recorded workshop exploring using your film making skills to make a difference. James is the founder of award-winning creative collective “Glimpse” with over 2000 members worldwide, creator of ‘Choose Love’ store concept raising over £2.5m for UK charity Help Refugees, and Former Communications Director at Greenpeace International and The Syria Campaign.
How to make a short film | 12:00 – 12:50
Join Howard Vause for a workshop focused on making impactful short films. Howard is a digital arts professional creating independent film productions with a specialism in live action/animation. He has a passion to inspire the next generation through local outreach and community projects
Film making workshop | 13:00 – 13:50
Learn how to create professional-looking films with your smartphone in this interactive workshop with Keith Seward from Compass Media.
Wildlife cameras & community wildlife mapping | 14:00 – 14:50
Explore the use of wildlife cameras to capture the natural behaviour of wildlife. Join Jo Morris, Resilience Officer at Frome Town Council to learn more about filming with these cameras and how they’re being put to use for Frome’s community wildlife mapping project.
Getting clients and keeping them | 15:00 – 15:50
Focusing on handling clients from first contact, discussing budgets and ensuring you get paid. Richard Grant, who will join us virtually, is a deeply experienced film maker, creative and technician that consults across numerous production areas; as well as leading departments in feature film, advertising and special projects. A renowned trouble shooter at Studio level (Warner Brother’s and Disney among others), Richard’s work is recognised through feature film, digital content, brand advertising and experiential projects following on from an extensive career in the UK feature film industry.
Film making workshop | 16:00 – 16:50
Learn how to create professional-looking films with your smartphone in this interactive workshop with Keith Seward from Compass Media.
Environmental Workshops
Dare to be, From harm to harmony | 13:00 – 14:20
After making a film helping Polly Higgins get “Ecocide” recognised in law, Kelly Roberts had a realisation – that we can’t change the laws if we don’t change the way we think first. Young people, our future leaders, are currently dealing with an increased mental health crisis. What can we do to change the conversation and ensure young people get the support they deserve?
Green & Healthy Future for Frome with Sue Palmer & Eco film processing demo with James Holcombe | 14:30 – 14:50
Come and find out about the Climate Action Funded partnership project focusing on making Frome greener and healthier – and how the health of ourselves and the health of our planet are firmly linked. Filmmaker and eco-processor James Holcombe, who is based in Frome, will join Sue to demonstrate how coffee (and other plants) can be used to develop film.
Loop:Frome | 15:00 – 15:50
Learn more about the work of Loop:Frome, who transform ‘waste’ into a nutrient-dense living compost, feeding it back into the community. Sequestering carbon, healing the soil, and improving the well-being of Frome’s population.
Saying “yes” to climate action | 16:00 – 16:50
Preferring ‘Yes’ to ‘No’, Robert Barnard-Weston campaigns for things, not against them. He has co-launched the UK Farmers’ ‘ Markets movement, a sustainability consultancy, a local community empowerment company, an industrial-scale composting enterprise, a local people-care and earth-care charity, an eco-artisan bakery company, the first eco-hotel in Bath, UK, and five children.
The Climates Q & A | 16:30 – 17:30
Following a full day of screenings and workshops this session is a chance for all to join together to reflect on the day in advance of the awards ceremony.
