Moving Flicks

Moving Flicks aspires to be an animated film studio that employs a small team of freelance artists to work with young people;  boosting their confidence and employability by giving them the opportunity to create bespoke films.

TAQA Bratani Ltd have sponsored the development phase of this exciting initiative. During this time Moving Flicks will operate two days a week in the Torry, St Machar and Northfield regeneration areas of Aberdeen as a mobile resource.  The team of professional artists will work alongside young people to produce a series of animated film in 19 different establishments.   Moving Flicks will also deliver a comprehensive training programme to teaching staff, funded by Aberdeen City Council.  This work will culminate in a series of Film Festivals in May 2011. 

The Reading Bus is a Regional Training Centre for Apple Education.  This provides invaluable support through training and is a key element in developing the film animation programme.

Watch this section to find out more and to view the films as they are produced. 

 

Bubbles and Snowball

01 September 2011

 

A beautiful original story by Primary 6 at West Park School  about a penguin who takes a long journey to the North Pole with a birthday present for her Polar Bear friend.  On arrival the birthday present is a surprise for both of them!

Look below for the French version.

 

Bubbles and Snowball in French

22 August 2011

 

A beautiful original story by Primary 6 at West Park School  about a penguin who takes a long journey to the North Pole with a birthday present for her Polar Bear friend.  On arrival the birthday present is a surprise for both of them!

After creating the English film, the class worked with their teacher Elaine Cook, to create their own French version.

 

Olympic Hopes and Dreams

15 June 2011

This film was created by Primary 7 at Quarryhill Primary School and their teacher Denise Quinn.  Working with The Reading Bus the class explored hopes and dreams of Olympic hopefuls for 2012.  We hope their film makes it to London 2012!

Pirate Captain MacDonald

15 June 2011

Primary 3/4 at Riverbank School created this film about a pirate crew who manage to take control of their situation and banish their bullying Captain to a desert island!  The class explored issues of bullying and the UNICEF Rights of Children during the process of creating their film.

The Granite Apprentice

28 May 2011

The Granite Apprentice was created by Primary 6 at Heathryburn School.  The class visited Maritime Museum for a workshop with Jenny Brown to look at the history of granite quarrying in Aberdeen and to enjoy a Granite Tour around the centre of Aberdeen.  This was followed by storytelling, art and animation sessions back in school.  Their film is now being show to visitors at Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum.

Rainforest sunnybank

28 May 2011

Primary 4 at Sunnybank School decided to create an animation to raise awareness about the destruction of rain forests.  They began their journey with a visit to the Winter Gardens in Duthie Park for a storytelling session and to collect photographs, sketches and ideas for their art work and animation.  Their finished film has a powerful message.  

Viking Saga

28 May 2011

Primary 4 at St Peter's RC School worked with Grace to create their very own Viking Saga.  The class then created the storyboard, art work, music, sounds and animation for their very lively animated film!

St Peters RC School Rap

18 January 2011

Primary 6 made this animated film about the area surrounding their school.

Millie

18 January 2011

Primary 5 at Cornhill School created this animation about a spotty Dalmation dog to complement Millie, the Doric picture book published by The Reading Bus.

Kidzco

18 January 2011

Primary 7 at Kittybrewster School created this animated film to advertise their very own school disco!

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Events

Harbour Tour
As part of the Apardion project, Primary 6 at Walker Road had a journey of discovering around Aberdeen Harbour with Allan Paterson.  Three Primary 6 classes from Torry are writing their own book, Aberdeen Harbour Today.  Each class has enjoyed a session onboard the bus as well as an...

Doric onboard The Reading Bus
Pupils at Tullos enjoyed action packed sessions onboard The Reading Bus with Sheena Blackhall.  The classes heard Doric poems, songs and stories and the much loved puppets helped them along! A great day - thank you Tullos!

Fittie Hooses
Primary 6 at St Peter's RC School have created a Doric song to describe their lovely Fittie Hooses.  Julie Lacome visited the school and inspired the class to make their own collage houses.  Their song was recorded today, photographs taken of their houses and they will be all clipped...
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