Cavemen ran wild as people with learning disabilities came together to shoot a film about knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

James Englefield, of Potters Bar, enlisted the help of Borehamwood actor Gideon Asuming to make a short film with people who have autism and dyslexia.

Mr Englefield himself has Asperger syndrome, which affects his confidence, and he wanted his project to help those with disadvantaged learning.

His team of six spent the day shooting Rick Dangerous, a light-hearted comedy, at the A1 Golf Driving Range, in Rowley Lane, Borehamwood.

The film touches on issues such as drugs and alcohol abuse and was created to help disadvantaged people learn more about film making.

It was created with the help of Jason Cook, of Stapleton Road, Borehamwood, who has dyslexia and ADHD, and is the organiser of the Short Film Awards held at Elstree Studios every year.

James Sharp, winner of last year's award, also lent his hand on the day, as well as Steven Driver and Chloe Driver.

Mr Cook said: “Certain social groups that are often socially excluded from mainstream learning opportunities at both higher and further education institutions.

“This project aims to specifically target those who are under-privileged and disadvantaged people who have suffered social and economic deprivation because of either their ethnic backgrounds or past criminal activity to set them on a productive path to achieve the healthy lifestyle.

“Most of us take this for granted, but this will allow their successful integration back into their meaningful social groups.

“Using film and media as a mechanism of encouragement to support and educate, we aim to bring awareness and understanding on modern day social issues relating to anti-social behaviour, knife crime, drugs and alcohol abuse, and in order to promote healthy living.

“We will highlight associated preconceptions which can lead to stereotyping.”