Doorway Film Project with King Edward VI College, Nuneaton

We’d like to say a huge thank you to David and Ryan at King Edward VI College, Nuneaton, for supporting our young people with our recent Film Project.

The project began with a simple idea — our young people wanted to create a short film. Throughout the process, they learned about animation, storyboarding, filming, and editing both video and audio. With guidance from the college team, they discovered how to plan and produce a film using both phones and cameras, gaining valuable creative and technical skills.

One of our young people bravely volunteered to share his story of homelessness. His recorded story became the foundation for an animation created through the project. Another young person also shared her experience, explaining how she became homeless and how Doorway supported her to rebuild her life. To protect her anonymity, a drama student took on the acting role in the film, while music students composed and recorded original music inspired by these stories.

Involving students from the drama and music departments helped to raise awareness of homelessness and highlight the support available to young people.

We are deeply grateful to the Heart of England – Youth Social Action Fund for funding this project, and to everyone who contributed their time, creativity, and courage to bring it to life.

🎬 You can watch the full film above or via YouTube and Vimeo.