The Blog for Penryn (UK) -based Kernow Youth Society for the Performing Arts. Our society is open to young people aged 9 upwards from the Falmouth and Penryn area. Our aim is to allow members to explore their interest in the performing arts through drama and film activities. KYSPA has a strong citizenship theme with activities aiming to promote self confidence, teamwork and communication skills.

Wednesday 27 June 2007

Introducing Cloudland Productions...

Cloudland Productions is an independent film making studio created by some of KYSPA's members. Whilst not connected to the Society directly, having watched their films on youtube I'm more than happy to add a link from our blog.

Well done, for Mistys End which is a really moving piece that is well shot and very well edited. We'll definitely be adding that one to the premiere - and the hampster too!

As well as producing its own "branded" films, KYSPA exists to help members in any way possible with their own projects, like Cloudland, and we'll do all we can to promote Cloudland and support these budding film makers with future projects!

To see Cloudland's films, follow the link to: http://www.youtube.com/user/cloudlandpro

Films, Dance and Limousines!

A busy session for our members this week as we completed planning for two short films to be shot over the next couple of weeks (using our new camera!). That done, we have begun to think about an evening premiere where we can show all of our films to the public.

This will combine with some live entertainment (dance and song) from our members and possibly some interactive fun for the audience too! To celebrate the films, and KYSPA's first anniversary, our plan is to hold a "Gala Premiere Evening" with members arriving by Limousine to an event which boasts glamour and style and includes food and drink for both members and guests.

Rehearsals have started on one of the dance routines as you can see below. We will keep you posted as our plans become more concrete; there's still a lot to do!



Tuesday 26 June 2007

Camera Unit 1

We have purchased our fist full camera unit today for in-house film making. The Equipment, bought using our Cornwall Community Foundation, Making Waves money, includes a mini DV camera (with night shot), case and tripod.

These will be put to good use shortly when we visit Pendennis Castle to shoot the silent films we've been working on.


Here you can see the new camera being tried out as a snooty office worker finds her favourite park bench occupied by a dirty tramp!

Tuesday 26th June

Full meeting again tonight for all members 6.30 - 8.30pm

Tuesday 19 June 2007

Tuesday 19th June

All welcome for a full & hopefully fun-packed session! Jane Blonde has been completely edited & is very funny! Included an outake reel after the credits. Nowhere to show it online just yet, but if you post a memory stick through my door, I'll save it & return the stick to you at the session so you can take it home to watch.

Some great films made this month! Well done all.

Monday 11 June 2007

12th June NO KYSPA this week

Due to a huge editing backlog (3 films on the go) there will be no KYSPA this week. Details of next week's session to follow.

Friday 1 June 2007

Coming Soon....

Just a little pre-warning post! We have a date for "The Big Shoot" which is the second of the Making Waves events funded by the Cornwall Community Foundation. Over the weekend of the 7th & 8th July, Penryn will become Cornwall's Hollywood with up to four seperate films being shot in and around the town under the guidance of the experts from Firstborn Creatives.

Four groups of between 5 & 6 young people will shoot a film each with the general theme of issues which affect either them or other young people in their community. These films will be submitted for the Cornwall Film Festival and "Fresh 7" YP Film Festival in Bristol.

With all of KYSPA's members taking part, there will still be room for other local budding film makers to take part in this event. The best brains in KYSPA (well, ok, me) are working on a system by which interested young people can apply to take part. Details will be published in the local press shortly. Keep an eye out for posters about the place too! In the meantime, if you are interested in taking part, drop us an email.