20 August 2012
Horror writer Stephen King may have some new competition when it comes to films intent on chilling you to the bone!
A group of young people attended their own version of the Oscars at a special ceremony at Leigh Library on Friday.
The youngsters, aged 9 to 16, took part in a series of workshops at libraries in Tyldesley, Wigan and Leigh, over the summer developing, creating, producing and editing their own horror film.
The project called “A Little Scary” was organised by Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust (WLCT) in partnership with Wigan and Leigh’s Youth Service.
Andrew Pickup, from WLCT who manage the borough’s libraries on behalf of Wigan Council, said: “It’s been a great success helping them to forge new skills such as using technology, creating stories and team working.
“It’s been such a hit we intend to roll out this project, and other activities, to other libraries across the borough.”
Cabinet Member for Leisure and Culture, Cllr Chris Ready said: “Offering activities like this in our libraries helps to change young people’s perceptions that libraries are stuffy places just full of books.
“I’m delighted that this project has taken off. The short films they made were brilliant and worthy of any Oscar.”
At the presentation Team Wigan's film called “Zombie Library” won Best Makeup, Team Leigh won Best Storyline for “The Doll” and Tyldesley were awarded Best Actors and Best Film for “The Lady in the Library”.
Logan Brown, 15 from Wigan said: "I've loved it. It's been a great experience. I've learnt loads and it's given me a different perspective on libraries."
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