Director gives students his take on film industry...

BARNSLEY College students were given an insight into the film industry by Ken Loach and Kes star Dai Bradley.

Organised by English tutor Dawn Wright, students were able to listen to Ken talk about his life in film and politics, before asking the pair questions.

Dawn said: “This event has been an amazing opportunity for our students to enhance their English skills whilst hearing from two iconic figures.

“The students heard how Ken used his skills to write a script and bring it to life in a film and developed their research and summary skills to learn about Ken’s life, his political beliefs and why he uses social realism in his work.

“It was a pleasure to welcome Ken and David into college and speak to the students about their experiences.

“Ken’s words were profound and I’m hoping some of the students could see themselves in the character of Billy in so much as everyone has a talent and can achieve.

“As a college, we all work together to encourage our students to see their potential and achieve their aspirations.”

Ken added: “I really enjoyed visiting Barnsley College.

“The great thing about film is it can be a communication between people and it’s really encouraging when you meet people and you find the communication is being seen as you intended.”