Since 2003 we have developed a strong tradition of media work at Mells, resulting in a series of successful film and audio recordings.
(Some films can be viewed on the website by following the links)
Our work includes:
2008 - "Personal Portraits"
Children in Year Three and Year Four film each other and deliver a portrait of who they are, backed up by artefacts including pets!
2007/8 - "Take Nine"
A collection of nine action songs to keep kids active during normal lesson time. Caroline Radcliffe leads and children from each class perform.
2007 - "2sides"
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WINNER OF "Most Informative and Educational Film" at the FCLP Media Arts Festival in March 2007.
SEE "Opposites" CLIP NOW CLICK HERE or "Mirror" CLICK HERE
2006 - "Dads"
The children took the cameras home and filmed their dads at work and play
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Podcasts - a series of letters of the alphabet illustrated with voice, music etc. Including "That's Nuffin'" Violin Club, Whodunnit
2004/5 - "Doors"
A fantasy journey through a child's life, visting fears, dreams and images through the opening and closing of doors.
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WINNER OF "Most Innovative Use of Digital Media" award at Frome Media Arts Festival March 2006!
Pet Talk - the children film their pets at home, read poems, sing songs and show paintings of their special pets.
Animation Films using plasticine models. Shorts include "Bob Goes For a Walk"
"Alien Litter" SEE THE FILM NOW CLICK HERE
and "Loss of Pet" SEE THE FILM NOW CLICK HERE
2003/4 - "This is Mells School , Honestly!"
A video tour of the school that end up in a murder mystery!
"Children Talking" - a film exploring what makes children happy, sad and angry
WINNER OF "Best Video" at the Frome Media Arts Festival in March 2004
SEE THE FILM NOW CLICK HERE
FILMS FOR SALE AT COST - Strictly Mells parents only
Most of the above films are available on DVD including:
"2sides"
"Mells Old Films" (all our early work including "Doors", "Dads" and "This is Mells School Honestly")
"Animation Collection"