Year 12 pupils go behind the scenes with One Day Film School
9 October 2025
This week, our Year 12 pupils had the exciting opportunity to partake in a special filmmaking workshop run by the One Day Film School.
In a whirlwind day of Hollywood-style action, pupils dived headfirst into the world of moviemaking.
In the morning, they learned the essentials:
- Film History: from the early days of film to the latest in special effects
- Fight Choreography: analysing classic fight scenes then filming their own roundhouse punch
- Camera: learning to film like a pro, and tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes
- Screenwriting: learning the 3 things every good script need, how to create memorable characters (and make us care)
In the afternoon, it was time for the 10 Shot Challenge: pupils worked in groups to create silent (with music) films of up to 2 minutes based on a classic narrative.
The cinematic adventure culminated in a glamorous Oscars Night, where pupils dressed to impress and walked the red carpet to celebrate their hard work. The winners were as follows:
2025 Gresham’s School Oscars:
Best Motion Picture: “A Million Times”
Best Performance: “Aid”
Best Technical Achievement: “Chaplain Wars”
A huge well done to all our talented pupils for their creativity, teamwork and cinematic flair.
