BBC nationwide project

BRITAIN IN A DAY

A film about you and made by you

On 12th November 2011, the BBC is inviting people around Britain to take part in an historic film project called BRITAIN IN A DAY, by filming stories about themselves using simple cameras or mobile phones and uploading them on YouTube. A selection of the best stories will be edited by Scott Free Productions (production company of Gladiator director Ridley Scott) to form a self-portrait of Britain. The feature-length documentary will be screened on BBC Two in Spring 2012 as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

Free workshops are being held around the country to encourage people to take part. Led by a professional TV trainer, they will

* provide information on the project;
* discuss story ideas and story-telling methods;
* give tips on basic camera technique.

To reflect the diversity of British society today, the BBC want members of the Chinese community to be involved, to make personal films about our life, identity, community, work, leisure, etc. A special workshop will be organised by The Meridian Society in London which is open to all members of the Chinese community.

Date: 10.30am-2.30pm, Sunday 6th November, 2011

Venue: Room B104, Brunei Gallery, SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

http://www.soas.ac.uk/visitors/location/maps

(Light refreshments will be served.)

Individuals and groups of all ages and all walks of life are welcome to take part and no prior knowledge of filming is required. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a momentous event and let viewers share your thoughts and experiences.

TO BOOK PLACES:

Please email names and contact details of people wishing to attend no later than Monday 31st October. Numbers are limited and places are strictly on a first come, first served basis. So please make sure you book immediately.

For further information on the project, please go to:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2011/10_october/05/britain.shtml

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/oct/04/bbc-project-britain-one-day

We look forward to seeing you at the workshop!