Get Creative

A Youth Champion makes a video on a trip to Jamaica.
UNICEF UK/Jamaica2007/Anna France-Williams

A great way to spread the message on issues you feel really strongly about is film. Whether you're a budding Attenborough incensed at the impact our actions are having on the planet or maybe you're on a one-person crusade to expose the truth like your hero Michael Moore! The following facts will help make the most out of your efforts.

In order for your work to really be impactful to your audience, make sure you have a well-researched topic that you are genuinely moved to make a film about.

A script for your actors to follow is very important. It will make your overall film look professional and will keep your audience interested and engaged.

Finding a location for your shoot is critical. While your topic may be on the melting ice-caps, it's probably not the best idea to try organising a trip to the Poles. Instead, be creative. Use your kitchen, or school classroom to demonstrate the effects using some ice-cubes, and remember to get permission. Whilst local parks are public areas, it's worth checking with the warden to make sure they are aware you are making a film.

Remember - you don’t need previous knowledge or even any expensive equipment. Whatever your ability, you’ll soon have people sitting up and listening!

Before you write that Oscar speech, watch our witty, informative and quite frankly, award-worthy film masterclass on making your very own campaign video.

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Finally, we'd love to see your film here at the Tagd offices, so send us a link to your masterpiece to tagd@unicef.org.uk (please don't send us heavy video files! You can upload it to YouTube and send us the link) and if we're impressed, we'll feature it right here on the Tagd site.