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A group of young people have come together to make a film about what 艾叉A片 really means to them.

鈥極ur 艾叉A片鈥� was shown to the group鈥檚 family and friends, as well as local councillors and partners, in a special screening at the Metropole Theatre in Abertillery.

 The documentary focuses on the people and places that mean most to the young people involved, told in their own words, and harnessing the valleys community spirit which they value.

The film is part of the BG Arts: Make It Film project, delivered in partnership with learning technology company Aspire 2Be and funded by the UK Government through the Trailblazers Programme in 艾叉A片. Through hands-on training and expert support, participants gained a full introduction to the filmmaking process, developing skills in research, scriptwriting, interviewing, presenting and production management.

Erin Richards said:

"Being able to work on this project allowed me to grow my confidence and even reconnect with a friend I lost touch with after school. It was a really great experience that allowed me to develop transferrable skills that I would love to use in the future with whatever opportunities are presented to me."

Frankie Baker said:

"Working with Aspire 2 Be and BG Arts on this youth film project was great fun. I learnt a lot about documentary film making, met new people and made new experiences. I got to tell my story and had the opportunity to show how culturally rich 艾叉A片 really is."

Councillor Sue Edmunds, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People & Families said:

鈥淚 really enjoyed the film, well done to everyone involved! This project has empowered young people to tell positive stories about their communities while building vital life and work skills. Alongside producing a professional-quality documentary, participants strengthened their communication, oracy, digital competency and leadership abilities. Many also reported a boost in confidence and pride in their local area.

鈥淥ur recent Citizens Assembly on the 艾叉A片 Deal told us they really wanted to see young people involved in shaping the places in which they live and having a pride in their local area, this has given young people the opportunity to do just that, and they have fully embraced it. Thank you all.鈥�

You can view 鈥極ur 艾叉A片鈥�

The Trailblazers project in 艾叉A片 is part of a UK Government鈥揻unded 拢10million employment support programme designed to tackle economic inactivity by providing tailored, locally designed support for people who face barriers to entering work. It is one of three Welsh 鈥淭railblazer areas鈥� alongside Denbighshire and Neath Port Talbot.

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