A GROUP of third year pupils at Preston Lodge High School have created a film about VE Day, which premieres tomorrow (Friday).

The film was made by the school’s film club, named Peely-wally Productions, in collaboration with Longniddry Parish Church, before lockdown began in March.

The pupils planned, shot and edited the film as part of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Initial plans were to have a premiere and afternoon tea at the church tomorrow.

Howeever, coronavirus and the current restrictions meant that that could not take place.

The premiere has instead moved online and will take place through the Zoom online video app at 2pm.

The film will also be uploaded to the school’s YouTube channel.

The film includes interviews with three East Lothian residents who grew up during the Second World War, all of whom are involved in Longniddry Parish Church in some way.

Louise Marr, an English and film teacher at the secondary school in Prestonpans, said that she had bought a lot of bunting specially for the premiere event to decorate the hall but is thinking of displaying it in her window as part of her own celebrations on the day.

She added: “In our own way, we will still be able to celebrate the end of the Second World War and think about the sacrifices made by that generation.  

“We ran out of time for the final edit of the film but are very thankful for the work of a former pupil and PL film club member for four years, Alastair Clarke.  

“Alastair is now studying filmmaking at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Alastair has finished the edit for us in lockdown so we can all enjoy it tomorrow.”

Preston Lodge High School’s YouTube channel can be accessed at www.youtube.com/user/PrestonLodgeHS

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