The Met is looking for over-55s in Bury to write and star in a new short film which explores and celebrates ageing.

What is the project?

The project will start with a writing workshop led by a facilitator in which participants explore different themes around ageing. Out of this, a script will be created which will form the basis of a new short film that participants will create and star in, working alongside a professional director.

You don’t need any previous experience of writing or performing to take part.

The project has been made possible by the Centre for Ageing Better and the film will form part of this year’s Age Without Limits Action Day on Wednesday 10 June.

Find out more about the campaign here: https://www.agewithoutlimits.org/

Key dates

Anyone interested in taking part needs to be available for the following times:

• Thursday 16 April, 6pm-8pm – Writing Workshop
• Thursday 30 April, 9:30am-3:30pm – Filming (the filming schedule will be confirmed nearer to the time)

The film will premiere at a special event at The Met on Tuesday 9 June but attendance of this is optional.

Next steps

If you are interested in taking part, please email education@themet.org.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 8 April with your name and a short paragraph on which themes around ageing you’d like to explore if part of the project.

We cannot guarantee that everyone who applies will be able to take part in the project, depending on the number of applications.

We will inform everyone if they have a place on the project by Thursday 9 April.

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please email education@themet.org.uk or call us on 0161 761 7107.

Photo credit: Centre for Ageing Better.