Budding young film-makers in King's Lynn will have the chance to shoot a short film to screen at this year's King's Lynn Film Festival in August.

Organisers of the festival are hosting a free film workshop for young people aged between eight and 16 to learn how to operate professional film equipment.

The workshop will take place at the West Norfolk Deaf Association in Railway Road on Saturday, April 15 April, 11am to 5pm.

Young movie buffs can also learn how to utilise their mobile phones and create their own storylines, before having a go at making their own short film.

One organiser said: 'Our aim is to provide you with technical skills but also to transfer that knowledge into getting the best out of devices and software that are freely available or which you may already possess.

'There is even the possibility that we might screen the finished results at the Film Festival itself, so you could eventually see your efforts on the big screen.'

This event is being led by local film-maker Martins Strals from Riarmato Productions and is supported by the Norfolk Community Foundation.

To book your place or for more information email bartoni_1999@yahoo.co.uk