Isle of Wight Olympians

Isle of Wight Olympians

We look at those who were born or lived on the Island before representing a nation at the Olympics.

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Isle of Wight Olympians

 

In this film we take a look at Olympians who were born, brought up or lived on the isle of Wight who have appeared in the modern games, and looking at the history of the Olympics, with contributions from Sir Ben Ainslie, Shirley Robinson OBE DL, Jessica Martin, Paul Hix, Andy Cassell with many more.

Filming is near completion. Assembly edit has been done. Film to be shown at the start of the Tokyo games in July.

Casting

For an opening montage and end titles, we need young people aged 7 to 12 to re-create some of the Olympic sports from a fun point of a view. We are looking at filming very short sections, each shot will be between 5 and 10 seconds long. This to be inter-cut with original Olympic footage of torch bearers from over the years. These shots will all be filmed individually and can be in any space, from a local field near you too your own back garden. You can do as many sports as you like to recreate, just pick an Olympic event and have some fun, you can even use our four foot deep heated splash pool for swimming (must be able to swim underwater) and our trampoline, if nothing else its an afternoon of fun, on top of this you will get your name on the film credits. Please see a list of sports below and what clothing is required. For more information a parent or guardian must contact us, info@iowfilms.com and be in full attendance at all times.

Badminton   Hitting shuttlecock  T-Shirt and Shorts.
Sprinting Running T-Shirt and Shorts
Cross -Country Running in woods T-Shirt and Shorts
Cycling Generally around a field T-Shirt and Shorts
Show Jumping If you have a horse and jump Riding
Football Dribbling, Tricks Football Kit
Martial Arts Movements Judoka (Uniform)
Swimming Underwater Costume
Rugby Kicking and throwing a ball Rugby Kit
Sailing Anyone who has a boat and sails Sailing
Skateboard Tricks General
Tennis Hitting ball over net or against wall T-Shirt and Shorts
Trampolining Bouncing fun T-Shirt and Shorts
Gymnastics Cartwheel, roundoff, jumps Leotard
Basketball Ball through hoop, dribbling T-Shirt and Shorts

                                       

 

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