We taught at The prestige Shrewsbury International School, Bangkok

Spending time at Shrewsbury International School Bangkok reminded me how powerful it is to put cameras in young people’s hands and simply say, “Go on then, show us your world.”

Eric and I have been working with students on filmmaking, performance, visual storytelling andSpecial FX Makeup. From the first session, it was clear they were not interested in playing it safe. They were asking sharp questions, pushing for more honest performances and constantly looking for ways to make their stories feel specific to them, not just what they had seen on streaming platforms.

Then came the big moment. We were invited to be judges for the school’s annual Film Festival. Sitting in a packed hall in Bangkok, watching films made entirely by students, was genuinely exciting. Some films were polished, some were raw, some were beautifully weird, but all of them had something to say. You could see where they had taken creative risks, where they had tried a new angle or approached a familiar subject from their own perspective.

What really stood out were the small turning points. The quiet student who decided to direct and surprised everyone with how calm and clear they were on set. The actor who doubted themselves, then delivered a performance that held the whole room. The group who scrapped half their idea because it did not feel true, then came back with something much braver. These moments are where confidence actually starts to build.

At Media Worx Films, this is the work that matters to us. It is not just about teaching the technical side, it is about helping young people realise that their experiences, cultures and questions are worth putting on screen. When a student understands that they have something to say, and they have the tools to say it well, that is where everything shifts.

Bangkok gave us a front row seat to a new generation of storytellers who are already thinking big. If this is what they are making at school level, the future of film is in very capable hands. And if any of those students are reading this: keep going. Keep experimenting, keep asking awkward questions, keep telling the stories only you can tell.

We cannot wait to see what you guys make next!