Intensive Certificate In Filmmaking

This is a 4-week intensive course designed to give you a solid foundation in the key principles of filmmaking.

You will work on a number of short films, and take on at least one key role as a screenwriter, director, producer or cinematographer. The course is hosted by the team behind the world famous Raindance Film Festival in the heart of London, and is delivered by some of the industry’s top tutors.

What will I study on the course?

Week 1 – Pre-production and screenwriting

Learn how to write and create a short film script. Discover how to create compelling characters and write believable dialogue.
Once your script is written start the planning process of how you are going to execute your short. Consider locations, casting and shooting strategies.

Week 2 – Cinematography, camera techniques and working with actors

Work with a professional cinematographer. Experiment with lenses and lighting.
You will also work with actors and learn how to extract great performances.

Week 3 – The Shoot

During this week you will shoot a short film. You will work with your collegues on the 4 Week Acting certificate. All participants will rotate through each of the crew positions: directing, camera, sound, and assistant director.

 Week 4 – Editing and post-production

Participants will work in teams with a professional editor. Learn how to assemble the rushes combined with sound and music. The finished shorts will have titles and a rear-title credit roll with your name. The finished films will be screened on the final day. Particiapnts will be able to take a copy of the finished film with them to add to their protfolios and showreels.