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Film company seeking volunteers in Romney Marsh

A film company is looking for residents to participate in two projects that will "shine a light and create a legacy" on Romney Marsh.

Fifth Continent and Screen South are teaming up to create a film calendar of the Marsh, and are looking for people of all ages join them on the year long project.

Fifth Continent on Film filmmaker. Photo: Fifth Continent on Film (26736404)
Fifth Continent on Film filmmaker. Photo: Fifth Continent on Film (26736404)

As part of the project, the team is asking for film clips of up to 60 seconds long, covering anything from wildlife in the garden to shots of the changing seasons.

Head of business support Darrienne Price said: "We are looking to create something that will leave a legacy for the Marsh, and really shine a light on what goes on here.

"We have already had one school and another group sign up.

"Given how good phone cameras are these days we're very hopeful that loads of people will be able to send things in."

Screen South will edit each month’s content together and showcase it online via their website.

'We are looking to create something that will leave a legacy...'- Darrienne Price

At the end of the year there will be 12 films representing a year in the life of the Romney Marsh and its residents, made by residents.

A second project that the team are also working on will focus on showcasing and promoting the variety of employment opportunities on the Marsh.

For this project, entitled 'a day in the life', volunteers are wanted to showcase a day in their lives on the Marsh.

Miss Price continued: ""People don't really know what goes on on the Marsh, there are so many small businesses that completely pass people by.

"Part of what we're also looking to achieve is to shine a light on those so that people, particularly younger people, will be able to see it and say 'Maybe I can stay around and work round here'.

A butterfly and thistle on the Marsh. Photo: Fifth Continent on Film (26736378)
A butterfly and thistle on the Marsh. Photo: Fifth Continent on Film (26736378)

To be a part of either project or to find out more, contact Screen South at: info@screensouth.org marking your e-mail '5th Continent Calendar' or '5th Continent Day in the Life'.

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