Portsmouth youngsters create educational videos to tackle knife crime and hate crime

YOUNG people are taking the fight to ongoing hate crime and knife crime in Portsmouth.
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Through Portsmouth Film Society, which supports local people from diverse and minority backgrounds to learn about film production, eight young people have created a series of films on the issues.

These films will now be used by Portsmouth City Council to educate and inform communities and youth groups about the rise of hate crime and knife crime, and the devastating consequences it can have.

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Student filmmakers outside Queen Alexandra Hospital for Portsmouth Film Society. Picture: Portsmouth City CouncilStudent filmmakers outside Queen Alexandra Hospital for Portsmouth Film Society. Picture: Portsmouth City Council
Student filmmakers outside Queen Alexandra Hospital for Portsmouth Film Society. Picture: Portsmouth City Council
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Sessions for schools and out-of-school settings are being developed and are expected to be delivered from September.

Councillor Dave Ashmore, cabinet member for community safety, said: ‘The aim of the project is to create discussion with young people who are affected by hate crime and knife crime, and to educate communities where we know this sort of crime is prevalent.

'Film is an excellent way to create interest, showcase the impact it can have and promote discussion, so if we prevent even one hate crime or stop one person being injured through this work, it will be worthwhile.’

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Several boys’ voices can be heard shouting ‘why you running?’ to someone not caught in shot.

A 12-year-old boy was arrested as part of a police investigation.

For the youngsters that took part in this project, they also had the chance to consider the world of film as a potential future career.

Seren Jones, 13 from Priory School, said: ‘Taking on the different roles within a film crew was really cool and interesting.

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‘I felt like a key part of a team and enjoyed working with others. It has made me think about working in the industry and has help me consider doing a related GCSE.’

Colby Hayward-Harrison, 12 from Trafalgar School, added: ‘I joined this film course because I wanted to learn more about making films and being behind a camera.

‘I have learned new skills and now know how to film correctly. It's a great course and I would be interested in doing more.’

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