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This page is to help teachers prepare for the festival
The Rubbish Film Festival gives students the chance to use their creativity to tackle important environmental issues. Each group produces a one-minute film with supporting material, taking full ownership of the process — from planning and scripting to acting, directing, filming, and editing. The result is a powerful opportunity for students to share their voice on global sustainability challenges.
Before the Workshop
Schools select up to 12 TY students. Pick students that have an interest in film making and environmental issues.
2 full day school workshops
A professional tutor delivers two full-day workshops in your school. Students plan, film, and edit a one-minute movie, and create a poster and promotional material. We will bring ALL equipment needed
Skills Development
Students learn the basics of filmmaking — scripting, shot types, camera angles, sound, and editing while exploring themes linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 12, SDG 13, and related goals).
Judging & Awards
On Day 2, projects are submitted for judging. Depending on the county, awards may be announced at an in-person event or online. Winning entries may go forward to the National Awards Ceremony.
What Students Gain
Media and digital storytelling skills,teamwork, creativity, and confidence, deeper awareness of sustainability and climate action
After The Workshop
Entries are submitted at the end of Day 2. Depending on the county, awards may be announced onsite or online, with winners going forward to the National Awards Ceremony.
To make sure the Rubbish Film Festival runs smoothly and fairly for all schools, a few simple rules apply. Please review these guidelines before the workshops begin.
For the workshop to run we only need a few things
The students will be asked to fill in a feedback form on their experience. This is important to continue funding
Teacher Feedback
The Teachers will be asked to fill ina feedback form. Thjis is a vital necesssity for the coninued funding of the project.
Certificates
Certificates will be issues to the names on the consent forms. These will be sent deigitally to the main contact.
The facilitator will need access to the internet with his/her devices.
All Students are prepared
All students should understand what they have signed up for
Teacher Contact
throughjout the workshops the facilitator has a dedicated contact if there are any issues
Keeps the group small so everyone gets hands-on participation.
All Consent Forms Submitted
All students must have a consent form submitted by a parent/guardian. The link must be sent to the relevant person for online submission
All Workshop Requirements Available
-A Room for the 2 days
-A projector and screen/whiteboard with speakers and HDMI Cable
Each County Council decides whether the Regional Finals will take place onsite or online.
