Young movie makers get a little help from creators of Wallace and Gromit

The youngsters, aged between five and 13, took part in cinema workshops at Airedale High School in Castleford yesterday, part of the Tate Movie Project, with every aspect of the film – from plot to effects – being down to them.

Once finished experts at Aardman Animations, which created Wallace and Gromit, will use the work from the West Yorkshire youngsters together with that of children from across the country to make the film, due to be screened on the BBC next year.

The Tate Movie Bus is travelling across the UK working with around one million children on the project.

The workshops, which are also being held today, were organised by the new Hepworth Wakefield gallery, which will open in May 2011.

Natalie Walton, head of learning at the gallery, said: "The Hepworth Wakefield is really excited to be involved with this project and help Yorkshire's young talents make their mark."

Coun David Dagger, Wakefield Council's cabinet member for culture, said: "The Tate Movie Project offers a great opportunity for children to get creative and hands-on with state-of-the-art animation equipment. I can't wait to see the finished results."