# **FILM JAM SPECIAL – VERTICAL FILM CHALLENGE!** **Saturday 7 November 2026 \| 11am–5pm** **Meeting Point: National Theatre, Southbank, London** We’re putting together a last-minute Film Jam special this Saturday! This time, we’re doing something a little different — **shooting short films in vertical format (9:16)**, with the opportunity to submit them to the Raindance Vertical Film Festival! Whether you’re an actor, director, writer, cinematographer, editor or simply someone who loves filmmaking, come along and get involved. ### **HOW WILL THE DAY WORK?** **11am – Meet at the National Theatre** We’ll get together, form teams and decide what we’re making. You can bring your own script or develop an idea with your team on the day. We’ll also have a creative prompt for anyone who needs a little inspiration. **11.30am–5pm – Go Make Your Film!** Teams will head off to their chosen locations around London to shoot a **5–10 minute vertical short film**. The challenge is to tell a complete story with a beginning, middle and end. **5pm – Meet at a Pub** We’ll regroup, share how the day went and enjoy a drink with fellow filmmakers. ### **THE RAINDANCE CHALLENGE** For teams interested in taking their films further, there’s an opportunity to edit and submit their work to the Raindance Vertical Film Festival. **Editing deadline: 12 November** **Raindance submission deadline: 13 November** Submitting is entirely optional. The main aim is to get together, make something creative and have fun! **Festival details:** https://filmfreeway.com/RaindanceVertical ### **WHAT TO BRING** * Your enthusiasm and creativity! * A smartphone or camera capable of shooting vertically. * Any equipment you think might find useful. * A script or story idea, if you have one. * A willingness to collaborate and try something new! ### **A FEW THINGS TO KNOW** This is a collaborative filmmaking day, so everyone is encouraged to get involved and contribute. No experience necessary — just come along, meet

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