TEENAGERS went on location to film their own disaster movie in a bid to improve the public's image of young people.

The 13 young people from the Five Wards Youth Forum, Accrington have spent six weeks producing their film "Superyouths."

It features a battle to save Hyndburn from a brain-washing device modelled on 'Mosquitoes'.

The Mosquito device emits a high-pitched noise that can only be heard by under-25s and has been put outside many shops to deter young people from causing a nuisance.

But youngsters say it is unfair as it punishes everyone.

In the film, the grandson of Nazi scientist Hans Beans infiltrates Hyndburn and puts up Mosquitoes, adding in his ancestor's brain-washing equipment, which turns anyone within range into zombies. Just three young people escape because their ears are blocked by their iPods, but the waves combine with the music to give them special powers.

Technogirl, Rock Chick and Natureboy are the only ones left to save the day.

The youngsters are acting, directing, set-designing and editing the film themselves, and have filmed it in and around the Spring Hill Community Centre.

They hope to show it in schools when it is finished, as well as enter it for youth film festivals.

It is hoped it will generate a debate about perceptions of youth nuisance.

Scott Riley, 18, of Oswald Street, Accrington, who plays the modern-day Hans Beans III, said: "We want to let people know that not all of us are out to cause trouble."

Joanna Foster, 16, of Dill Hall Lane, who plays Tech-nogirl, said: "It's been really fun because we've been able to dress up and act and paint scenery, and hopefully we'll end up with something really good.

Lindon Murphy, 13, of Ross Avenue, who plays the original Hans Beans, added: "I'm really enjoying it and I'm looking forward to seeing the final film."

Thom Hall, who runs the Five Wards project, said: "The thing about this is to get the message over that young people have a voice, and to provoke debate."