Film Street is a new website aimed at six- to nine-year-olds, designed to unlock imaginations, introduce the joys of film and encourage expression through filmmaking.
For use at school and at home, the site - due to launch in April 2006 - is planning interactive activities, movie-making ideas and advice. Youngsters will be able to log on, choose a character and stroll around the virtual street. They can explore a film studio, costume shop, cinema, library and film academy to learn about editing, animation and special effects.

A Film Street cinema previews the latest releases and showcases short films from around the world. Children can also submit and check out their own films. A 'Film Mag' will feature events, interviews and competitions.

The design will allow adults working with young children to get involved in and outside schools. A teacher/parent section will provide lesson and activity plans linked to the national curriculum, plus resources to download.

The website is the result of extensive research involving media educationalists and school practitioners. Special features mean that children with dyslexia, visual and motor impairments can use the site more easily.

First Light, a unit which has been supporting filmmaking with young people, developed the site, commissioned by Culture Online, part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Partner organisations include CBBC, the British Film Institute, the UK Film Council and Creative Partnerships.

WEBLINK: http://www.filmstreet.co.uk

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