Documentary producer and director Tim Haines came to visit CFS and speak to the students there about documentary production and pitching in the modern television industry. As the creator of the legendary natural history documentary Walking with Dinosaurs, Tim was a uniquely insightful guest who we were privileged to welcome and have him speak to …
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On Thursday 8th June, Central Film School hosted Max Albrecht, creative director and founder of Critical Mask Pictures, a video and film production company that works primarily in the science-fiction and horror markets. Max gave insight into his currently ten-year career operating as a freelancer for film and television, as well as the best skills …
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In May we hosted our Summer Term Screening where our students got to showcase some of their own remarkable work on the big screen! The event consisted of ten short films, which completely varied from one another, but each featured great merit and unique, impactful storytelling. Comedies, dramas, thrillers and insightful documentaries were all shown …
Central Film School was delighted to welcome television screenwriter and producer Matt Jones last week to come and speak to our students about how they can pitch for television, what they need to consider when fleshing out a long-form series idea, and what to avoid in their scriptwriting to make sure their work gets read. …
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On Thursday 18th May, Central Film School had the pleasure and privilege of hosting a guest lecture and Q&A session with renowned screen actor Jason Flemyng. Jason has worked in over a hundred and fifty films and television shows, including notable roles in Boiling Point, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Snatch and Lock, Stock …
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Lights, camera, celebration! Central Film School recently marked a significant milestone in its journey as it proudly celebrated 15 years of excellence in the film industry. The occasion was nothing short of spectacular, as the school hosted a remarkable anniversary party on May 4th. The event brought together industry partners, local schools, and businesses to …
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What was the inspiration behind the story of Mantaro? Mantaro is a short psychological sci-fi thriller about Alex, a young woman who discovers there’s a sinister side to the brand-new, all-knowing delivery service she signs up for. The first draft of the script was written way back towards the end of 2018, after a conversation …
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Why did you decide to study filmmaking? Coming from a theatre background, I worked as an actor until the pandemic, during which I decided to make a fresh start. Editing was the spark that made me realise that now I’m more interested in what happens behind the camera. Why did you decide to study at …
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It is with great pride and excitement that we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our school! Over the years, we’ve been committed to providing high-quality education to our students and helping them achieve their academic and personal goals. Today, we look back on our past accomplishments, while also looking forward to the exciting new opportunities …
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In our second term, BA Filmmaking and BA Screenwriting students split to focus on our chosen disciplines. In BA Screenwriting, our module was ‘Introduction to Writing Drama’, a thorough exploration of all the techniques used to lay down a strong foundation in writing for the screen. Over the course of the term, we covered everything …
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