Blockbuster
Camera rolling, and action! At Blockbuster, the team works together to make their own film trailer, from the initial idea right through to the grand premiere.
What teams can expect from this event
- Our own film trailer The team is shooting a full-length short film.
- A role for everyone Everyone has a part to play, both in front of and behind the camera.
- Hidden talent New roles reveal unexpected abilities.
- Joint final A premiere met with applause and lasting memories.
Blockbuster: A film shoot as a team-building event
From Script to Film Trailer
Blockbuster is a team event in which the whole team takes on the roles of a film crew and works together to shoot their own film trailer. To begin with, participants learn the basics of film production and the equipment used. Groups are then formed, each of which chooses a genre, be it an action comedy, a romantic drama, a musical, a western or a superhero film. Next, each team develops its own script and shooting schedule and divides the tasks amongst the group.
Every role counts: in front of and behind the camera
Once the script and shooting schedule are finalised, the action begins with ‘camera roll’, ‘clapperboard’ and ‘action’. Whilst some team members act in front of the camera, others take on roles such as director, make-up artist, prop master, set designer or cameraman. After filming, it’s time for editing, sound mixing and titles, until the finished trailer is ready. This way, everyone finds a role that suits their strengths and personality.
Premiere with applause and awards
To round things off, all the film trailers are screened in a convivial atmosphere and judged by the whole group. The best teams take to the stage to thunderous applause and a shower of confetti, receiving humorously designed medals for their teamwork. The quirky photos and scenes captured during filming provide plenty of conversation and shared laughter long after the event is over.
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Where there is a sense of community, there is also success.
Filming a film together brings the team closer in a short space of time, as everyone involved faces the same new challenges, regardless of their role or experience. Outside their usual working environment, participants find themselves in new roles in a relaxed atmosphere and often reveal talents that remain hidden in their day-to-day work. In this way, humour, shared creativity and a tangible result foster a strong sense of team spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which genres can the teams choose?
Each team chooses its own genre for the film trailer, for example an action comedy, a romantic drama, a musical, a Western or a superhero film.
Is experience with film technology required?
No. At the start, all participants are introduced to the basics of film-making and the equipment used.
What happens at the end of the event?
All the film trailers will be screened and judged together. The best teams will be rewarded with applause, confetti and medals.
‘I love making films, and I love acting in them, and I suppose I’ll always be a bit of a film.’
Charlie Chaplin