What is Channel Zer0?

Channel Zer0 is a community initiative which uses video, radio, the internet and music as a means of engaging young people in issues which concern their immediate communities, peers and social groups.

Channel Zer0 projects are practical media experiences, where the participants get first hand experience of operating video cameras, sound recording, presenting, interviewing and scriptwriting. Throughout the projects the young people are supported by at every stage by TV and radio professionals, and work alongside an editor in post-production to ensure the final production remains true to their original concept and intentions.

At the end of each Channel Zer0 project the video productions and radio programmes are transmitted, screened and played to audiences by a variety of means, promoting further discussion on the subject matters covered at a deeper level, and (most importantly) prompting direct action to address issues raised in the work.

About Summer School 2004

The Channel Zer0 2004 programme runs for two weeks, and in two parts, from
Sunday 8th to Saturday 21st August. It is open for enthusiastic and inquisitive young people aged 13-24 years of age, from a range of backgrounds and cultures in the BS2 and BS5 areas of Bristol.

The first week begins at Eastville Park on Sunday 8th August, where the
Islamic Fayre will be the inspiration for making a video drama. In the following two weeks they will write, film and edit a short drama film hat reflects their personal understandings, questions, insights, and explore these through characterisation, story and drama.

In week two (16th to 20th August) a journalism workshop will also take place. They will learn about 'news values' and interview skills, then go on to set their own news agenda and produce radio and video news items in the BS2 and BS5 areas.

The work from both these weeks will be premiered at the 'Party in the Park' Festival in Easton, Chelsea Road, Saturday 21st August 2004.

How to get involved

For those interested in taking part, please contact Firstborn Creatives on:

0117 941 5109

or email

cz0@firstborn-creatives.co.uk

Please leave your contact details for more information to be sent to you.

Places are limited so be quick if you are interested.

Partners

The Channel Zer0 Summer School couldn't happen without the kind financial support of:

BS5
Action Time Vision
Channel 4 Television

and additional in-kind support of:

Firstborn Creatives
Easton Community Association
Imayla
BBC Bristol
Bristol Muslim Cultural Society
Star Radio 107.3 fm

Thank you!