A NUMBER of workshops are taking place in Swindon for the film makers and animators of the future.

The workshops are at the Cre8 Studios in Regents Circus, Swindon, where future Harry Potter film director David Yates made his first movie.

David will direct the fifth Harry Potter movie Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix.

On February 12 a five-week course on using digital camcorders begins.

It will teach the skills of camera positioning, framing, exposure and focus and editing techniques using iMovie.

From February 22 for five weeks people will be able to learn how to write a screenplay.

Intro 2 Screenwriting will answer all the questions participants have about how to write a screenplay that will entertain an audience.

On February 24, a five-week course on website design begins and will use Dreamweaver software to create websites.

And, on the same day, a four-week course for 16-year-olds who think they want to work in the creative media world begins.

For details on how to book a place on a course and about prices and times telephone 01793 463210.