As part of our Digital Media Academy, led and supported by Belgrade’s Digital Producer, Simone Herbert, participants are tasked with writing, directing, filming, and editing their own short films.
These are the results…
Hide Thyself (Autumn 2024)
Synopsis: Two young adults, a cupboard and forbidden love. Will hiding away enable them to break free?
Written, Directed & Edited by Gemma Middleton
Not Our Kind (Autumn 2024)
Synopsis: To them, he was a curse… but fate had its own plan.
Written, Directed, Edited by & Starring Farhan Khan
Camera Operators: Gemma Middleton & Pavan Kumar Pasupathi
Original music Written & Produced by Farhan Khan
Guest appearance by Amar Singh Dhillon
Love (Autumn 2024)
Synopsis: Love is…
Written, Filmed & Edited by Kam Sandhu
We’re so proud with the work created here, however, our Digital Media Academy participants don’t just create films! There are loads of opportunities for Media Academy members to get involved in across all other aspects of theatre media creation, and our autumn 2024 cohort got stuck right into everything they could!
Podcasts
Alya Fleyfel found a new passion and talent as a podcast interviewer and host as part of the Belgrade’s flagship production Romeo and Juliet. Alya sat down with the cast of the show, and its Assistant Director to find out all the gossip from Verona. She was a natural! Listen to the episodes below.
These episodes were expertly edited by former Digital Media Academy member Takudzwa Mudiwa.
Social Media Content
Amar Singh Dhillon turned his hand to filming and editing TikTok and reel content that was shared on the Belgrade’s social platforms and received fantastic engagement and feedback. He had the opportunity to interview the stars of the show and join them behind the scenes.
Watch Amar’s video here.
Amar also took over the Belgrade’s Instagram stories to take viewers along with him to experience one of the immersive performances of Romeo and Juliet.
Blogs
Our participants also had the opportunity to write blogs for the Belgrade’s website. Keirah Lewis wrote a beautiful piece that explored her experiences within the Media Academy and titled her blog ‘How the Digital Media Academy Altered My Life’ which can be read here.
A quote from Keirah’s blog post – “I urge those who feel like giving up on their passions to take risks and try things that might feel uncomfortable.”
Rory McDermott took a trip to watch Romeo and Juliet and wrote a review of the show that would give any theatre critic a run for their money.
“Romeo and Juliet, a show that defies the standard Shakespearian convention and brings the story into an altogether new light.”
Read Rory’s full review on the Belgrade’s website here.
Spring 2024 Cohort – Filmography
Support Act (Spring 2024)
Synopsis: When an aspiring actor auditions to join a new improvisation group, his skills are instantly put to the test – with surprising results.
Written, Directed & Edited by Seamus Horton
Camera Operator – John McCaughley
Camera Assistant – Logan Powell
Assistant Editors – Kirstie Ewer & Becky Harris
Guest appearances by Amritpal Singh Dhillon, Kirstie Ewer, Becky Harris, Megan Mabilleau & John McCaughley
The Academy (Spring 2024)
Synopsis: Three new writers, one academy session & a fly-on-the-wall.
Written by Faith Obaro
Directed by Ryan Charles & Faith Obaro
Camera Operating, Editing, Motion & Sound Design by Ryan Charles
Guest appearance by Faith Obaro
Twin Flame (Spring 2024)
Synopsis: Haunted by the intense passion of a past romance, a young woman reflects on a once all-consuming love affair. (Content warning: explicit language & domestic violence).
Written & Directed by Seyi Amoo
Camera Operators – Faith Obaro, Logan Powell & Gemma-Louise Sharman
Editors – Seyi Amoo, Faith Obaro & Gemma-Louise Sharman
Starring Megan Mabilleau & Gemma-Louise Sharman
We Must Go On (Spring 2024)
Synopsis: A nervous actor finds inspiration and courage in the trailblazing legacy of Ira Aldridge.
Written, Produced & Directed by Takudzwa Mudiwa
Production Co-ordinator – Hana Musa
Camera Operator & Editor – Logan Powell
Script Supervisor – Gemma-Louise Sharman
Assistant Editor – Amritpal Singh Dhillon
Technical Assistant – Ana Maria Chiper
Find out more about our Digital Media Academy here.