From the farm to the cinema: first year students from the agricultural campus reveal the backstage of rurality

The agricultural transmission inspires a generation of students from the Saint-Gaudens high school. Between short films, photo exhibition, and local buffet, these young people have shown that organization and passion can bring rural life to life in a different way.

On Tuesday, March 31st, the first year students of the Saint-Gaudens agricultural high school, from the CGEA (Conduct and Management of Agricultural Enterprises) and Sales Advisory fields, organized a screening of short films around the Agricultural Transmission work by Amanda Meunier. At the cinema, a buffet of local products, carefully prepared by the students, offered a sensory dimension to the event. “It’s a project for the end of the year for us, it counts towards graduation,” explain Timéo, Danny, and Noah, communication managers.

For three months, the two classes have divided roles and carefully prepared every aspect of the event. “We started by creating a shared email address to centralize quotes and contact the photographer and director,” said these one-day press attaches. More than just organizers, the students had to manage a budget allocated by their teacher, who explained: “We requested help from the Region, which granted us funding.” As for the Regent cinema in Saint-Gaudens, a recurring partner, the involvement of the young organizers has surprised and impressed.

Reality of rural life:
In addition to the screening, an exhibition by photographer Arnaud Chochon was presented to the public. His photos, focused on transmission in rural areas and intergenerational dialogue, echoed the themes of the day. “The organization of these young people amazed me,” says the artist. “They took care of my visit, the installation of the photos, and were very demanding. It is gratifying to see them act like true professionals.” Alongside the professional photos, some taken by two students also had their moment of glory. Showcasing the behind-the-scenes of the Bordes-Basse application farm, these photographs surprised the guests. Arnaud Chochon commented on their work: “They did well, we were able to work with them on the stage design or the cool and warm tones of their photos.” With the motto of “bringing ordinary people into the daily life of the rural area,” the organizers were proud to present such a program.