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Film Summer Schools

Immersive film summer school courses for budding filmmakers.

Why Choose Our Film Summer School?

  • Life-changing film summer school in London
  • Designed for ages 15-18
  • Learn from industry professionals
  • Practise scriptwriting, directing, filming, and editing
  • Showcase your work at a film festival

Our immersive summer schools are delivered by SBC and InvestIN, the UK’s leading multi-campus summer school and provider of career experiences.

Kick-start your film career

Film Summer Courses with Dukes Plus

Aspiring to work in film? Our film summer school in London is the perfect way to kick-start your career.

Learn from expert mentors; write, direct, and film your original piece; and showcase your work to industry professionals.

With site visits to professional film studios and the chance to work with industry-standard equipment, our summer school will set you up for cinematic success. Plus, with UCAS accreditation on offer, there’s the chance to earn UCAS points and boost your application to film school or university.

Discover more about our film summer school and book your place today.

Our Film Summer School

The Young Filmmaker Summer Experience is an immersive two-week programme in London for students aged 15-18, offering a comprehensive introduction to the filmmaking industry.

Participants engage in hands-on activities such as scriptwriting, directing, filming, and editing their own scenes, guided by industry professionals.

The programme includes visits to leading film studios and the opportunity to showcase work at an exclusive film festival.

Benefits include practical experience, networking with professionals, mentorship, and a qualification to enhance university applications, providing a fantastic foundation for a future career in filmmaking.

Young Filmmaker Summer Experience

  • Price
  • Duration
  • Location
  • Ages
  • Start Dates
  • From £2150
  • 1-2 weeks
  • London
  • 15-18
  • 28th July 2025

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Why Book Our Film Summer School?

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.

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.

Our Students Love Us

Testimonials

“My daughter really loved her experience. InvestIN helped her with her next steps to her future. She made some amazing friends and cannot wait to attend again next year.”

Lena

Parent

FAQs

The Film Summer School is tailored for students aged 15-18 who are passionate about filmmaking and storytelling. Whether you’re a beginner or someone with prior experience, this course provides a creative and supportive environment to grow your skills.

The programme explores key areas of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design, editing, and production management. Students will also gain insights into industry trends and career opportunities.

No previous experience is required. The course is suitable for all levels, making it ideal for those just starting out as well as students looking to refine and expand their filmmaking knowledge.

The film summer school runs for 1-2 weeks and is packed with interactive workshops, group projects, and engaging lectures to provide a fully immersive learning experience.

Yes, students will collaborate in small groups to produce their own short films. This hands-on project involves every stage of filmmaking, from concept development to editing, and culminates in a final showcase.

Yes, accommodation is available if required. Meals, recreational activities, and pastoral care are included to ensure students have a positive and enjoyable experience.

Our summer school is based on the campus of University College London, one of the UK’s most prestigious universities. The programme also includes site visits to professional film studios in London.

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