What is Film by?

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Film by... aims to

1. Support schools in the establishment of film communities and festivals to celebrate learning through positive engagement and collaborative practice.
2. Build knowledge and skills in 6 key literacies: multimodal, critical, digital, media, visual and information literacies.
3. Provide relevant and practical teacher professional learning in the embedding of film making into current curriculum programs. 
4. Develop Special Projects with student film crews to create films for specific purposes like Jack and Tom for ANZAC Day or Just Say Something for White Ribbon.
5. Support rural and remote schools in the creation of films and festivals and provide training for students in film making through camps, workshops and educational experiences. 
6. Find new and innovative ways to use film to support learning.
7. Recognise and promote student and teacher creativity.