YOUNG people in Dunfermline got the chance to develop their own creative voices on a filmmaking course.
The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) got to participate in a Screen Education programme.
Workshops were led by creative professionals and enabled youngsters to explore and learn skills in film production.
They also got to collaborate with specialists to generate film content on criminal, social and wellbeing trends affecting their local communities.
The young volunteers got to try their hand at scriptwriting, composition, camera operation, audio and editing.
PC Scott Morgan, who devised and led the On Trend project, said: “It has acted as a facilitator for change, influencing our local authority and third sector agencies to adopt a more proactive and supportive stance towards screen education.
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“The creation of real-life opportunities, standalone budgets and an expanded range of programmes demonstrates a tangible and sustained commitment to supporting filmmaking talent within our community.”
Films were exhibited online through national public and third sector social media platforms and on community billboards.
One young volunteer said, “‘Being part of this project opened so many new opportunities and experiences for me.
"I've been able to take part in tasks and challenges that I never thought I'd be involved in.
“I've not only discovered new skills like filming and editing but also gained a better understanding of teamwork and communication. It's incredible to look back and see how much I've grown.”
This venture was the first of its kind for PSYV, and they had the support of Screen Scotland and other local and national funders.
Gail Robertson from Screen Scotland said: “We were extremely impressed by the deep commitment displayed by the youth volunteers throughout this project, as well as their huge enthusiasm for not only learning a wealth of filmmaking skills but for supporting and educating the community with their filmed work.
“It’s been incredibly exciting to see On Trend inspire what could be the next generation of socially conscious filmmakers.”
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