An original feature film production by 'DB' Morgan & Underdog Crew
An eight-month professional filmmaking and youth empowerment internship giving up to 30 marginalised, at-risk and SEN young people (13 to 18) the rarest of opportunities to become an integral part of a real world feature film production.
‘Project:FEAR’ is an eight-month professional filmmaking and youth empowerment project giving up to 30 young people the rare opportunity to immerse their creativity in the entire process of creating and original survival thriller feature film from development through to public screening and festival submission.
Participants will work alongside professional filmmakers and industry specialists in real production roles across writing, performance, camera, sound, lighting, production design, SFX make-up, editing, marketing and post-production. This is not a classroom simulation. It is a supported production environment where young people can gain practical experience, screen credits, portfolio evidence, employability skills and visible proof of achievement.
The project is designed so there is a place for everyone. You do not need to be an actor. Some participants may discover their strength behind a camera, in sound, make-up, set building, editing, directing or production organisation.
The finished film matters. The journey changes lives.
For parents, ‘PROJECT:FEAR’ is far more than a filmmaking club. It is an eight-month confidence-building, skills-based journey where your child works alongside experienced filmmakers, guest acting tutors, SFX practitioners and stunt specialists to discover what they are capable of working alongside a professional film crew. They will learn real production skills, take on genuine responsibilities, build communication and teamwork, create portfolio evidence and gain the pride of contributing to a finished feature film.
For young people who may feel overlooked, anxious, neurodiverse or unsure where they fit, ‘PROJECT:FEAR’ offers something powerful: a role, a purpose, a team and the chance to be taken seriously. They do not need previous experience or confidence to begin. They just need the opportunity the Underdog Crew Studios offers marginalised and neuro diverse young people. We provide the trust, the tools and the belief – then watch them grow.
PARTICIPATION COSTS and BENEFITS
A FULL 8-MONTH INTERNSHIP – £125 per month (or £900 up front. – saving 10%)
INDIVIDUAL DROP IN SESSIONS @ £40 per 4-hour session. STRICTLY ages 12 to 18. SEN welcome.
FULL COURSE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: MONTHLY 4x 4-hour Saturday workshops, progressing to 6 full shooting days with food, drinks and snacks. Guest expert ‘Zed talks’. Specialist industry workshops. Colchester city premiere RED CARPET screening. Named credit on all film marketing and project IMDB listing. Includes UCS competency certificate and personal reference for career progression.