Young Filmmakers Capture Mount Magic

A group of talented students from Penwith College have produced a new short film celebrating some of the people, stories and landscape of St Michael’s Mount. The project formed part of their UAL Media Production and Technology course, which challenges students to develop real-world creative skills through hands-on industry experience.

Working to a brief inspired by Time and Tide, the students were tasked with creating a three-minute showreel that captures the spirit of the Mount. With only a couple of hours on site each week, they were responsible for every stage of production, from filming and editing, to selecting music and ensuring the final cut remained on brand.

The film features interviews and behind-the-scenes glimpses with several members of the Mount team, including Head Gardener Darren Little, Castle Guide Lorna Prouse and Visitor Services Manager Jen Holme. Their contributions offer an insight into the day-to-day life of the island and the people who help bring its history, gardens and visitor experience to life.

The finished film highlights the students’ creativity, technical ability and talent for telling an authentic story within a professional brief. This project is part of an ongoing partnership between Penwith College and the St Aubyn Foundation which supports the learning programme based on St Michael’s Mount. Together, they are giving young filmmakers valuable industry experience while bringing new perspectives to the island’s storytelling.