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Two Lensheads films "Backfire" and "Seaweed" have been shortlisted for the Discovery Youth Screen Award 2009. The Discovery Youth Screen Award is presented every year to the best film made in Scotland by filmmakers under 18.

Applications are now closed for all three classes. Thanks to everyone who applied.

Good news - Edward Smith has been able to return to lead the live action film schools for a fifth lensheads film school.

We have looked at the schedules again and we wish to return film-school No 1 to the shorter format originally proposed. Film school No 2 will now be 16 weeks in length to help avoid exam preparation time. Please see details below.

Good news is that the Animation course is already scheduled to begin as follows:-

20 week Animation School at Airdrie Academy every Thursday evening, 6:00pm till 9:00pm,from Thursday 1st October 2009. This filmschool will include two one-day shoots on weekends. Closing date for applications is the 18th September 2009.

LensHeads offers young people the chance to gain the skills needed to join Scotland's next wave of filmmakers. Working from the ground up, this course teaches the basics of digital film making through a fun and challenging combination of hands-on training, in-class discussion, group workshop activities and projects with, an emphasis on teamwork and learning by doing.

Many different people contribute to the making of a film and students will have the opportunity to experience the range of disciplines and skills needed to be part of something great.

Beginning with the basics we'll work our way from simple exercises and small projects, eventually producing a digital short film. Young people attending a screenwriting course have created the scripts that will be produced into film. We'll cover the process of film making in depth: Analysing the script, choosing the locations, casting the actors, rehearsing the action, to filming, lighting, editing, and even screening. You'll be assured of coming out ready to put your ideas into action.

The course is open to all young people aged 15 to 18 living in North Lanarkshire. It is free to successful applicants and some help in travelling to the course, if necessary, can be given.

If you have an interest in making films but haven't had a chance to give it a go yet, this is the course for you. No experience is necessary. The only qualities you need are commitment, determination, imagination and a desire to work with others in a fun and creative environment.

• 7 week Film School No 1 at Kilsyth Academy begining with a five day course during the October break 12th October to 16th October (9:00am to 4:00pm) and then every Tuesday evening, 6:30pm till 9:00pm, from 20th of October for six weeks until 24th of November. This filmschool wil include two one-day shoots on weekends. Applications are now closed for the Kilsyth Film School as all places are now filled.

• 16 week Film School No 2 at Airdrie Academy every Thursday evening, 6:30pm till 9:00pm, from 22nd October. This filmschool wil include two one-day shoots on weekends. Applications are now closed for the Airdrie Film School as all places are now filled.

• 20 week Animation School at Airdrie Academy every Thursday evening, 6:00pm till 9:00pm,from Thursday 1st October 2009. This filmschool will include two one-day shoots on weekends. Applications are now closed for the Animation Film School as all places are now filled.

At the beginning of the course all successful applicants and their families will be invited to visit the film school to be introduced to staff and see what it is all about. At the end of the course, students will have a chance to invite friends and family to their film's debut screening.

Numbers are limited to 16 students per class for the live action film schools and 12 students for the animation class.

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North Lanarkshire Film School