Film Summer Schools

With expert mentorship from experienced film tutors and professionals working in the industry, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills needed for a successful career in film. You can also benefit from their insider industry knowledge and will have unparalleled opportunities for networking to kick-start your career.

You have the option to gain a UCAS-accredited qualification on completing the film summer school. This will provide you with UCAS points to support your application to film school or university – perfect if you’re aiming for a top UK university for film studies.

Try your hand at writing, directing, filming and editing – all while working on your own original scenes, and using industry-standard equipment.

By the end of the film summer school, you will produce an original film which you will showcase to industry professionals. They will provide personal feedback on your work, allowing you to learn from their experience and expertise.

Walk in the footsteps of your film heroes on site visits to professional film studios. Learn about the different roles in the industry and discover more about how the film business works.

Learn how professional screenwriters develop original stories and bring characters to life. You’ll collaboratively develop a film premise, explore character motivations and relationships, and write your first scene using industry-standard software. Receive live feedback from film industry experts as you develop your script.

Discover what it takes to bring a film from script to screen. You’ll learn how to plan a production, direct professional actors, and make creative decisions about lighting, sound, costume, and set design. Put your skills into practice by filming your own movie scene using professional equipment and techniques.

Learn how editors transform raw footage into a finished film. Working with professional editing software, you’ll experiment with cuts, transitions, sound design, colour grading, and pacing. Collaborate with your team to edit and refine your footage into a polished scene.

Explore the creative techniques behind music videos, advertising, and short-form content. You’ll storyboard, shoot, and edit your own music video, as well as create an advert for a fictional product. Discover how virtual production technology is used in modern filmmaking before presenting your work to industry professionals.

Experience the excitement of live TV production as you take on roles including presenting, directing, and camera operation in a professional TV studio. You’ll also showcase your own film at the Young Filmmaker Festival, watching your work on the big screen alongside projects created by your peers.

Explore careers across film and television with personalised guidance from professional directors, editors, and producers. You’ll receive advice on university and film school applications, discover different routes into the screen industry, and build connections with established filmmakers through exclusive networking opportunities.