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CAMERON AT HAZLEHEAD ACADEMY FILM SET
(Aberdeen, 7 th April 2006) 26 young people from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire took part in an exciting four-day filming experience at Hazlehead Academy this week alongside former Big Brother winner Cameron Stout.
Organised by Aberdeen-based Theatre in Education company, Live Wire Productions, with funding from Shell U.K. Limited, children aged 9 to 18 used their singing, drama and dance skills as the cameras rolled. With Cameron as the film's narrator, the young participants worked with a professional film company, Glasgow-based Kelpie Films, and learnt first hand what goes on behind the scenes when making a film.
The footage will be used within the 'Living in Uncomfortable Shoes' DVD, which will act as an introduction to 'Uncomfortable Shoes', a musical resource for schools. The programme aims to encourage people to imagine what life might be like in someone else's shoes rather than pass judgement.
'Uncomfortable Shoes' is a curricula linked, musical resource for children, sensitively addressing important social issues, including drug and alcohol misuse, bullying, depression and young carers. The resource was commissioned by Aberdeen's JADAT (Joint Alcohol & Drugs Action Team) to let children know that they are not alone and encourage those affected by parental drug or alcohol misuse to speak out about their concerns, need for support, understanding and practical help.
Shell's Margaretha Simpson, who visited Hazlehead Academy during filming, said: "I was very impressed with the huge effort and talent of the young people taking part in the film. I'm looking forward to enjoying the final result."
Vanessa Chew, Managing Director of Live Wire Productions, said: "We have had a wonderful four days' filming for the 'Living in Uncomfortable Shoes' DVD and it has been a unique and memorable experience for many of the young people who have participated. We are extremely grateful for Shell's support of the 'Uncomfortable Shoes' programme."
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For more information contact Vanessa Chew, Live Wire Productions, on 01224 592777.
Email: vanessa@livewireproductions.org.uk .
Notes to Editors:
• Live Wire Productions (est 1994), an award winning Aberdeen based Theatre in Education company, is a unique resource for schools, the community and organisations seeking to improve understanding and assist in changing attitudes through drama, reaching audiences of over 15,000 last year alone.
• Supported by Shell, 'Uncomfortable Shoes' is a curricula linked musical resource for children, sensitively addressing important social issues, including drug and alcohol misuse, bullying, depression and young carers.