Central: 35mm, 16mm, high definition

Course Highlights

1. Excellent practical tuition from working film industry professionals

2. Learn to shoot on Film & Professional High Definition Digital

3. Residential shooting on location outside of London

4. Work on 20-30 films during the course

5.  Smallest class sizes of any film school in London

6. Learn to write and direct  as well as working on many other films

7. Meet high-profile working industry professionals who tutor on the course

8. New high-spec facilities including a fully air-conditioned studio

9. One Year Unlimited Cinema Pass included courtesy of Cineworld

10. Free access to equipment and facilities outside of class times

Introduction

The One-Year Industry Filmmaking Diploma Course is an intensive programme that covers the major areas of professional filmmaking through a hands-on, practical approach, structured around you making your own films to professional standards.

Tuition is delivered by working industry professionals through a combination of dynamic practical workshops, masterclasses and on-set support as you shoot your films.

The course provides training for major motion picture production from breaking down scripts for production to working with composers in the edit suite.

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During the course you will gain working experience in the following production roles:
 
Directing:

Director, 1st Assistant Director, 2nd Assistant Director, 3rd Assistant Director, Floor Runner

Cinematography:

Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Focus Puller, Clapper/Loader, Gaffer, Spark, Camera Assistant

Production Sound:

Sound Mixer, Boom Operator

Script Supervisor

Producing:

Producer, Production Manager, Production Assistant

Editing:

Editor, 1st Assistant Editor, Sound Designer

Screenwriting:

Screenwriter, Script Editor

By the end of the course you will:

Have a working understanding of everything from how to assess the dramatic and filmic merits of a script to adjusting the sound design of the final version of your film before it goes in front of industry audiences.

Be able to produce a showreel of short films that showcase your talents in a number of areas. Please note that students have the opportunity to specialize in areas of their choice in the latter stages of the course. 

All students who complete the course successfully gain Central Film School London’s Industry Diploma in Filmmaking, presented at the Graduation Screening and Awards Ceremony at BAFTA in London.

Graduating students are eligible to compete for the following awards: 

- Filmmaker of the Year

- Producer of the Year
- Editor of the Year
- Cinematographer of the Year
- Film of the Year 

WHEN TO APPLY

Apply now because at Central Film School we operate on a rolling application process, which means that once a course is full it is then closed for that year - there is no set deadline for applications. This means that students who are organized and apply early are more likely to receive a place at the school. 

As with all full-time courses at Central Film School London, places on the Industry Filmmaking Diploma are strictly limited to ensure students are taught in small groups and receive a higher level of individual support.

We are essentially looking for raw talent and new voices with something to say and the potential to gain employment in the film industry. Applicants are advised to submit any samples of work that they feel may support their application.

Practical workshop tuition normally take place in groups of 6-9 students

12- 18 students per year, split into two groups.

HOW TO APPLY

1. DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM

2. Write a 1-2 Page persoNAl statement

3. submit a CV (RESUME)

4. submit 4 passport photographs

5. submit any supporting material you think may be relevant

6. email or post the materials to the school

We are happy to conduct telephone interviews for international students.

Please note that applicants must be 18 or over at the time the course starts.

Please see the application process page for full details.