Using cameras, props, sets and professional software, you’ll learn how to turn your imagination into a spooky Halloween-themed short film from start to finish over two exciting days.

Participants will work in groups as a team to develop their film project, exploring eerie storytelling, visual style and hands-on production techniques. Guided by experienced tutors, you’ll experiment with equipment, plan your scenes, share roles and responsibilities, shoot your footage and edit it into a haunting finished film you can be proud of.

You will learn:
• How to plan and develop a Halloween-themed story for the screen
• The basics of filming, including camera angles and shot composition
• How to use cameras, lighting and simple editing software
• Set design, props and creating spooky visual effects
• Teamwork, communication and collaborative project planning
• Problem-solving, focus and time management skills

By the end of the two days, you’ll have created a Halloween-themed short film as part of a team and gained a strong understanding of the filmmaking process.

Please note that these workshops are intended for residents of Harwich and the Tendring area. We kindly ask that bookings are made only by those who live within these communities. If you book a place and are not based in these areas, we may need to cancel your booking to ensure spaces remain available for local residents.

This workshop suitable for all skill levels and ensures a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. However, we do recommend that if you are looking to book for an individual on the autism spectrum that you start with a Neurodivergent-friendly session where we can offer more support and you can get to know us in a more relaxed setting.

As we are providing a simple lunch, please let us know if there any food allergies or special requirements when booking.

12 places available.

10am – 3pm each day

Suitable for ages 10-17

No experience required. All materials are provided by Signals.

Parents / carers are welcome to stay for part or all of the workshop if they would like to.