Brighton School (filmmaking) facts for kids
The Brighton School was a group of early filmmakers. They worked in the English towns of Brighton and Hove. This group was active from 1896 to 1910. They made many short films and early movie projects.
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What Was the Brighton School?
The Brighton School was not a real school building. It was a name for a group of people who made movies together. These pioneers helped create the first movies. They worked in the Brighton area of England.
Who Were the Key Filmmakers?
The main people in this group were filmmakers George Albert Smith and James Williamson. Another important filmmaker was Esmé Collings. An engineer named Alfred Darling also helped them. Other people linked to the group included William Friese-Greene. Charles Urban, who sold their films in London, was also part of this early movie scene.
Where Did the Name "Brighton School" Come From?
The name "Brighton School" was first used by a French film historian. His name was Georges Sadoul. He wrote about them in an article. This article was later translated into English. It was published as a small book in 1948. The book was called British Creators of Film Technique. The British Film Institute helped publish it.
See also
- Magic lantern
- Home movie
