On the 23rd November 2005 Actionwork Films was hosted by the National Film Theatre in London to Launch the film 'Making The Difference'.
'Making The Difference', Directed by Andy Hickson and filmed by the I Power I Crew was produced by Actionwork Films for the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).
This film was made by young people, in particular by 4 members of the I Power I Crew; Ardavan Ahmadi, Ben Sayah, Leah Richards and Zak Chowdhury. These four supported by Louisa Pink, and Andy Hickson, ran action workshops, interviewed and filmed over 1000 students in 18 schools across the country about bullying.
'Making The Difference' is a film made by young people, with young people, for young people, evaluating the DfES regional anti bullying conferences, and offering suggestions on how to tackle bullying in schools
All schools will get a free copy of the film on DVD
In Addition to the film, the 'Making The Difference' DVD also contains a 'Resource' section, Anti-Bullying Alliance information, A DfES Regional Anti-Bullying Conferences history, information on Actionwork programmes and 2 anti bullying short films.
The 'Making The Difference' DVD is available free from the DfES. To obtain your free copy please write to: Charlotte Sowerbutts or Richard Laskier, Improving Behaviour in Schools Team, Department for Education and Skills, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BT. Or you can telephone: 0870 000 2288 or, 020 7925 5534, or 0207 925 5896 and ask for either Richard or Charlotte who will help you, or email the DfES team at: anti.bullying@dfes.gsi.gov.uk - Just ask for your complimentary 'Making The Difference DVD', and one will be sent to you free of charge.
Latest news: To get your free copy of "Making the Difference" please ring Richard Laskier from the DCSF (formally DFES) on: 0207 273 5635
You can also see the film online by visiting Teacher Net