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Make iT! 2010
Winners of Make iT!, the annual music and media project in Rhondda Cynon Taf had their music videos showcased at the Muni Arts Centre in April.
Dozens of bands and performers applied to take part in the Make IT! Music and Media project, now in its fifth year. Pontypridd-based four-piece band Ladies Love A Superhero and female rock duo Sweet Manics from Treorchy were selected by the Make IT! judges to make their own music video.
A strong media team was also created, including Alex Knill, Adam Davies, Bethan Harvey, Darian Rees, Lucy Evans, Adam Jenkins and Portia McGrath.
They met up for the first time in January and spent the following weeks planning and storyboarding their music video ideas ready to film during February half- term.
Students worked closely with each band, a team of professional film makers from Aberdare-based media production company Tantrwm and with film producer Alan Golding. The young team learnt about composing storyboards, subtle camera techniques, production requirements, lighting, deadlines and teamwork. They then developed original video ideas based upon each song.
Their videos were screened at a special premiere at the Muni on Thursday, April 29, 2010. To view the videos go to www.wicid.tv/en/what-is-clic/wicid-tv/
Make IT! is run by RCT Council's SONIG and Youth Arts Programme and is funded jointly by Fframwaith and 14-19 Learning pathways grant.
Liz Driscoll Youth Arts Co-ordinator, Rhondda Cynon Taf Cultural Services, said:“Make IT! has become such a success over the past five years due to the fantastic team we have delivering the project. Both bands chosen this year have steadily grown in confidence on the live circuit and have secured slots at summer festivals and tours.”
Media student Darian Rees said: “I think the project is a fantastic idea and I’m honoured that I was able to take part in it this year. I have gained a better understanding of how making a music video works, learnt to edit and had a great time producing and directing the video.”
Rhondda Cynon Taf Cabinet Member for Culture and Recreation, Cllr Robert Bevan said: “Congratulations to everyone involved in this dynamic project. Each year, band members and media students alike have said how important Make IT! has been to their personal and career development.”
Acting sessions, photo shoots and interviews were also part of the experience for those involved and the project has recently featured on Radio Wales, as a leading vehicle in nurturing talent in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Sweet manics 
Ladies Love A Superhero
