Students pass their 'Screen Test' with flying colours!

The red carpet may be about to stretch from the streets of Bedford to those of Cannes! Bedford College students staged a film festival, 'Screen Test', to showcase their work - incredible films that could set film makers on their way to a world renowned film festival.   

Art, Design & Media students studying the foundation degree in Media Production at Bedford College and the University Bedfordshire, staged 'Screen Test' at The Entertainment Shed venue in Castle Road, as the culmination of two years study.

'Screen Test' premiered an explosive collection of short films covering genres including animation, trailers, documentaries and horror that took the audience on a rollercoaster of emotions.  

The highlight was the exclusive premier of 'The Man Who Built the World', shot at the Museum of Milton Keynes and set in the Victorian age. Secrets unfold as the intensity of the film develops and grips the audience. 

Applause at the end of the evening recognised the professional work of film students as they move on to the next step of their career.

Sean Doyle (Media Lecturer at Bedford College) explained that 'Screen Test' was part of the foundation degree and not only involved the students in film production but in organising and running the film night. 

He added:

“Our talented students have worked on all aspects of film production and tonight was proof of that work, including organisation of the 'Screen Test'. We are proud of these students who are now well placed to go on to further study or to launch their careers in film production. The partnership between Bedford College and the University of Bedfordshire makes courses such as this foundation degree a real success and offers students the best in teaching and facilities.”