SCAFATI (SALERNO) – Cinema comes to Scafati to put the city's young students in the spotlight. The first phase of the "Stories, Feminine Plural" project is now coming to a close. This film language education program is promoted by the "Can. Samuele Falco" Comprehensive School, led by principal Domenico Coppola, in collaboration with the "Senatore – D'Ungheria" Comprehensive School, headed by principal Maria Del Gaudio, and supported by the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Education and Merit as part of the National Image Education Plan for Schools.
The project
Through a series of hands-on workshops, meetings with industry professionals, and opportunities for film viewing and analysis, students were guided through the techniques of filmmaking and audiovisual storytelling.
The creative heart of the project will be the creation of an original audiovisual product telling the story of a positive female figure, with particular attention to the local context. The goal is to give a voice to young people and their perspective on the world around them.
The protagonists will be the students themselves, not only as actors, but as a real crew that will take care of every part of the production.
The project's main partner is Tomato Film srl, a Salerno-based film production and distribution company, which will provide professional expertise and technical tools to support the students in writing, directing, and producing the final product.
A NETWORK FOR CINEMA
Not only schools, but also institutional and cultural partners have shared the project, taking part in the various educational and creative phases. The network includes the University of Salerno – Department of Cultural Heritage Sciences, the "Domenico Cimarosa" State Conservatory of Music in Avellino, the Capovolti Social Cooperative, and the Angri Pro Loco. The Municipality of Scafati also supported the initiative.
FROM STUDENTS TO THE CITY
"We are proud to promote 'Stories, Feminine Plural'," says Principal Domenico Coppola, "a project that offers our students the opportunity to explore their local area through film, highlighting positive stories and role models, with a particular focus on the role of women. We believe in a school that educates informed and creative citizens: thanks to collaboration with qualified partners, students will develop skills, critical thinking, and active participation, enjoying an innovative and engaging educational experience."
The project will culminate in the creation and public presentation of the students' audiovisual work, a moment of giving back to the community that aims to celebrate the talent, commitment, and ability of young people to reinterpret classics with a fresh perspective.
In short
SCAFATI (SALERNO) – Cinema comes to Scafati to put the city's young students in the spotlight.
- The first phase of the "Stories, Feminine Plural" project, a film language education program promoted by the Institute, is now coming to a close…
- Samuele Falco”, led by the headmaster Domenico Coppola, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Institute “Senatore – D'Ungheria”, headed by the headmistress Maria Del…
- THE PROJECT Through a series of practical workshops, meetings with industry professionals, and moments of film viewing and analysis,…
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Samuele Falco”, led by the headmaster Domenico Coppola, in collaboration with the Comprehensive Institute “Senatore – D'Ungheria”, headed by the headmistress Maria Del Gaudio, and supported by…
This collective work can be interesting for the city and for the students who participate, but it is necessary to pay attention to image rights and safety on the set. Furthermore, practical training and certain deadlines are needed to finish the film.
It seems to me a good start to help the kids understand the language of the school system, even if resources seem few and collaboration between institutions sometimes gets lost, more clarity on roles and times would be better.
The project seems useful for young people and the community, but there are several points that don't convince me. The school isn't yet ready for all the technical steps, and some teachers don't seem to have time to follow the work properly. However, the initiative brings new ideas, but more organization is needed.