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February 2005
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A group of British born Chinese young people has been learning how to make films with the help of the Roots project.

They've put their skills into practice by filming other youngsters making traditional Chinese lion heads and costumes.

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Seven young Chinese children from Plymouth have been learning film and editing skills as part of a joint scheme between the BBC and the Arts Council.

BBC Devon's Roots co-ordinator, Fiona Evans, spent a week training the youngsters on how to use a video camera and desktop editing.

Adding the finishing touches to the dragon's eye

Lots of primary colours are used in the making of the lion

The group spent their time filming other youngsters making traditional Chinese lion heads and costumes to use at festivals like the Chinese New Year.

During the week the children produced two films. One is a 10 minute video which will be used in local schools to show others how to make a lion themselves.

The second is a two minute feature for the BBC's regional news programme Spotlight. Its broadcast coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Devon and Cornwall Chinese Association. You can watch it by clicking on the link at the top of this page.

Two of the students get tips from mentor Fiona Evans

Lorraine Frances from the Plymouth and District Racial Equality Council was impressed at the progress the young film-makers made in just one week.

"It was great to watch their increased confidence and professionalism over the week," she said.

"By the end of it, it was though we had an experienced camera crew present!"

The Yuen film school is ongoing and is currently recruiting new members.

If you would like more information please email Fiona Evans at fiona.evans@bbc.co.uk