At Michel-Bousquiè College, the cinema culture is well established. For years, the school has been part of the College at the Cinema program.
Financed 55% by the Department, this program allows all middle school students to watch three films in theaters throughout the year and benefit from training on image education. On Monday, April 13, the 5th grade students received a visit from Ukrainian director Aliona Zagurovska, a graduate of Fémis (National School of Image and Sound Professions) and author of fiction and documentary short films selected at numerous festivals. An unique opportunity for students to discover the behind the scenes of the magic of the 7th art.
After discussing her work, Aliona Zagurovska involved the students in writing a story, creating a storyboard, and filming. This approach allowed them to explore the different aspects of film production, from choosing actors to sound recording, and thinking about the type of shot to use. All done with remarkable efficiency in record time: two hours of training for each class. Perhaps sparking vocations? One thing is certain: the Quillan middle school students actively participated in this initiation and some even enjoyed it.
Maybe in a few years, some will choose to study cinematographic art, but that’s another story.
