If you've never made a film before use these 'getting started' pages to set you thinking. By the end of the section, you should have a clearer idea of your theme and the best approach.

I don't know how brilliant we were, but we were very enthusiastic - Francis Ford Coppola

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Be adventurous, but be realistic. Aim to keep your first film under 5 minutes - you can always be more ambitious with the next one