Tim Haines, Professional Perspectives: Documentary Production

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 …

Finding Freelance Work in the Film & TV Industry

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 …

Matt Jones: TV Screenwriting – Professional Perspectives

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. …

Jason Flemyng: Ten Thousand Hours – Professional Perspectives

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 …