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Make a Short Movie

Write, storyboard, film and edit a two-minute movie with a beginning, middle and end.

Your mission

Make a two-minute movie that makes your audience feel something.

Learning goals

  • • Structure a narrative
  • • Plan shots with a storyboard
  • • Edit for an audience

You'll need

  • • Phone or tablet with a camera
  • • Free editing app

Optional: Camera or tablet for photos of your work

  • An adult must approve any filming and where the video is stored.
  • Never publish video of children online — keep films private to your family or group.

Project stages

0/6 tasks

Discover

~20 min

Find out what you already know and gather ideas before you start building.

  • Story spark

    Write a one-sentence idea: who wants what, and what's in the way?

    ~20 min · Parent guidance: Check in at the end of the task and talk it through together.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your discover work and explain why you chose it.

Plan

~45 min

Turn your ideas into a plan you can actually follow.

  • Script and storyboard

    Write the script and draw each shot.

    ~45 min · Parent guidance: Check in at the end of the task and talk it through together.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your plan work and explain why you chose it.

Create

~105 min

Make the main part of your project.

  • Film it

    Shoot your scenes, taking a few takes of each.

    ~60 min · Parent guidance: Stay nearby for set-up, then let your learner lead.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your create work and explain why you chose it.

  • Edit

    Cut your movie together and add titles.

    ~45 min · Parent guidance: Stay nearby for set-up, then let your learner lead.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your create work and explain why you chose it.

Present

~20 min

Share your work with your family or group.

  • Premiere night

    Screen your movie for your family or group.

    ~20 min · Parent guidance: Check in at the end of the task and talk it through together.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your present work and explain why you chose it.

Reflect

~15 min

Think about what you learned and what you would do next time.

  • Director's commentary

    Explain one shot you're proud of and one you'd redo.

    ~15 min · Parent guidance: Check in at the end of the task and talk it through together.

    Extra challenge: add one more detail to your reflect work and explain why you chose it.

Australian Curriculum links

English · Inquiry and skills

Learners apply English skills while planning, making and presenting "Make a Short Movie".

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The Arts · Inquiry and skills

Learners apply The Arts skills while planning, making and presenting "Make a Short Movie".

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Technologies · Inquiry and skills

Learners apply Technologies skills while planning, making and presenting "Make a Short Movie".

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Curriculum links are editorial suggestions only. Tivoraly is not endorsed by or affiliated with ACARA.

Reflection

  • • What part of this project are you most proud of?
  • • What was tricky, and how did you work it out?
  • • What would you change if you did it again?
  • • What is one new thing you can now explain to someone else?

Completion checklist

  • ☐ All stages marked complete
  • ☐ Final product finished
  • ☐ Evidence uploaded (photo, writing, audio or video)
  • ☐ Reflection questions answered
  • ☐ Presented to family or group
  • ☐ Parent review complete