A moving picture of age was a fascinating project at Miranda Youth Centre this week, as some of Sutherland Shire’s youngest generation celebrated older residents.
Children were part of the filming of an inter-generational initiative, IntergenFilm, ahead of Grandparent’s Day.
Sutherland Shire Council organised a two-day workshop where 12 seniors were grouped with 10 high school students, who made four short films.
Students from Kirrawee and Endeavour high schools and Youth Council, filmed, produced and edited their projects, which told stories of shared experiences.
The creative film-making process was facilitated by Shopfront, a youth-led arts cooperative.
Kristi Woodhouse from Shopfront Art Cooporative said the process of encouraging creative ideas challenged participants to get to know each other and think about how they differ.
“We expect to have a film that will bust myths, challenge stereotypes and celebrate ageing,” she said.
Helen Ivory, of BeConnected Community Services, said she was delighted to be a part of the project.
“There is so much we can learn from older people, and this project is a great opportunity to celebrate their contributions and experience and creatively capture that on film,” she said.
Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, Engadine Community Service, BeConnected Community Service, Sutherland Shire Historical Society and Shopfront also partnered on the project, that was supported by a NSW Family and Community Service grant.
The free films will be screened from 4pm-6pm on November 10 at GU Filmhouse Cronulla, 2 Cronulla Street. Bookings essential by November 2.
