Schools in the city are turning to making movies to help get youngsters interested in important issues. This has led to an increase in schools participating in workshops and film-making events.
On Thursday, 200 schools from four cities got together to fight for the chance to make a movie with eminent film-makers from the industry. The ‘Healthy Children Happy Children’ campaign by Sanofi India and PVR Nest will see schools use creative learning methods like puppetry, posters and plays to spread the message of good health. “Eight winning school teams will be trained on film-making by eminent film-makers to make films on chosen health themes,” said Joanna Potts, Sanofi India.
“Children can create an impact and it is great that they will be making movies on such important issues,” said film maker, Nagesh Kuknoor, who was at the launch of the programme. Children also got health tips and ideas from actor, Manish Paul and Sophie Choudry.
Mumbai will see participation from over 20 public and private schools. “The thought of making a real movie is very exciting and all the more if we get to work with the big names in the industry. We will plan many plays and make posters so we get a chance to be in the top eight,” said a class 8 student of Little flower of Jesus school, Marine Lines.
Similarly, the recently concluded the Iceplex Ad Film Awards (IAFA), by the Ryan International Group of Institutions saw over 36,000 entries from students aged 11 to 21 years in categories like environment, safety and health and beauty. Mayuresh Gupta, from St Xaviers High School, Mumbai won the award in the environment category.
Academicians feel that not only is this a great way to spread a cause but is also instrumental in a child’s development. “It is very encouraging to see the thought process of the children, while addressing issues like Environment, Safety and Beauty. We are happy that our endeavour to help children spread their wings beyond education,” said Grace Pinto, managing director, Ryan International institutions.
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