[Short Movie] A collection of video project ideas you can use for cultural and school festivals
There are probably many people who want to try making a video for the school festival!
These days, there are lots of apps that make filming and editing easy, so the key point is that anyone can give it a try without much hassle.
Here, we’re mainly introducing videos that were actually made for school festivals.
From works with lots of time and effort put into them to fun videos that stand out with clever ideas, there are many different styles.
Use these as a reference and expand your ideas in various directions.
Let’s all work together to create a memorable video and enjoy the school festival!
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[Short Movie] A Collection of Video Project Ideas for School Culture Festivals (51–60)
PV recreation video
There was a time when the music videos for HALFBY’s tracks “Rodeo Machine” and “Slip On” became a hot topic, and attempts to recreate them grew popular on a certain video-sharing site.
While it’s difficult to replicate the intense movements and camera work, some things can be managed by being creative with locations and costumes, so try looking for Western music videos for inspiration.
Video of precautions
Even though it’s relatively free and festive, since we’re inviting guests, we should still go over certain rules.
Rather than just handing out printed notices, wouldn’t creating an eye-catching video to leave a stronger impression help contribute to the overall success of the cultural festival?
wotagei
Otagei performed with glow sticks.
The rush you feel—like a sudden flare igniting in complete darkness—and the luminous trails created by the intense movements have arguably reached the realm of art.
With added effects, the finished video work is nothing short of a national treasure.
Sports Super Play Collection
For ball games like soccer, tennis, or table tennis, there are bound to be spectacular moves and trick plays.
How about compiling them into a video and screening it? One advantage of using video is that you can try as many times as needed until you succeed.
On stage, with only one shot, the risk of failure is high.
A short movie format helps you avoid that.
Try looking on video sites like YouTube for highlight reels that can serve as examples.
[Short Movies] Collection of Video Project Ideas for Culture and School Festivals (61–70)
Detective Conan (live-action adaptation)
How about turning Detective Conan, which has a broad fan base, into a live-action short film? The noteworthy point of this short is that, despite being live-action, the characters are not speaking directly on camera—instead, it uses post-dubbed voices.
This creates an interesting effect that sits between anime and live action.
Another key point when making a video based on an existing work is deciding who plays which role.
Making the right casting choices will enhance the appeal of the piece.
Spot the difference video
How about filming a spot-the-difference video like the ones you see on quiz shows? A movie where the image gradually changes is also great for brain training.
It can be enjoyed by all ages, so it’s perfect for class exhibits at school festivals! You can make this type of video without dedicated editing software—try using Photoshop, for example.
By subtly changing parts of the school building, classrooms, facilities, or people, you can let visitors experience a spot-the-difference challenge.
Gokusen
It totally hits you right from the start, but this is exactly what a school festival video should be! The spot-on balance and the performances give off such a youthful vibe.
Speaking of school dramas, Gokusen comes to mind—you can have fun shooting out-of-the-ordinary scenes like trashing the classroom or everyone running together!