Our Young Filmmakers’ Academy is aimed at 13 to 17-year-olds and is the perfect way to introduce young people to practical filmmaking. Offering training and workshops in the main areas of filmmaking, these 1-week or 2-week summer courses, located in London, culminating in the production of live action shorts, which can serve as the starting point for a career in film or TV.

This trailer shows some of the recent work by London Film Academy's young filmmakers.

OPTION 1: 2-Week course (10 days, Monday – Friday)

Become a film industry insider with exclusive festival access

Film Studies and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) introduces students to central concepts of film study and includes exclusive access to the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Weeks One and Four will introduce you to film theory including film criticism, genre, national cinemas, director-centred approaches, identity, socio-politics and related philosophical issues.

In Weeks Two and Three, you will have the unique opportunity to apply the knowledge you have already gained to a variety of selected festival films and events, beginning with the Opening Night Gala. With your Student Delegate Pass, you will have access to action feature films, documentaries, film retrospectives, industry and In-Person events, including UK or World premieres at the EIFF.... [-]

JULY 1 – AUGUST 11, 2017

US (Maine), Czech Republic, UK... [-]

This ten-day Intensive course (delivered over two consecutive weeks) will combine technical training in the use of Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film/video editing application used extensively in most movie and television productions, and also includes an introduction to the creative art of editing for television and practical, hands-on exercises.

The numbers of jobs in the post-production area in television have been rapidly increasing, and there are real opportunities there for people with the right skills.

During the course, you will complete the official Avid-certified intensive course combining Editing Essentials (101) and Video Effects units (110), which together will prepare you for Avid’s User Level certification in Media Composer 8.... [-]

Anyone entering the TV industry now needs to be able to “do it all”. It’s essential to be able to use a camera competently and this five-day course will give you the confidence and skills to say “I can do that”. This is a five-day version of our popular TV Shooter/Producer course, but includes lighting tuition and more location practical.

In this intensive week you will learn essential TV production knowledge and skills including:

Over the week you will apply your new camera and sound skills in a series of “real-life” shoots both on location and in studio.... [-]

Do you - or your staff - want to shoot, edit and upload your own short videos for your corporate website, social media marketing or just for your own interest? Then this course is for you.

You will learn:

Do you have a great idea for a TV show but need some help to take your idea to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of a creating viable and original TV drama or comedy series concepts, including working in a team writing environment, in this five-day intensive course. The course covers:

NOTE: Participants will not work on their own concepts in this class, but learn skills and techniques to apply to their own ideas after the course by creating a series idea in class groupwork and particiapting in a practice pitch with guest TV Network Executive. Pre requisites: All you need is a passion for writing, some great ideas and lots of enthusiasm for working in TV Drama or Comedy.... [-]

A completed short film script in five days!

Students will learn from writer/director Jonathan Ogilvie (The Tender Hook) -- a Tropfest winner and twice nominated for the Palme D'or - Best Short Film at the Cannes Film Festival.

Jonathan and inspiring guest speakers will guide your stories from initial idea through treatment and draft stage, to a finished, polished script ready to be pitched on the final day (don't be nervous -- we'll show you how).

Story structure, theme, character, roadblocks, arcs, tension, conflict and resolution will be explored as they are used in filmmaking through fast-paced lectures and workshops.

With five days and a maximum of eight-page scripts, students will have to get clever!... [-]

Looking to get serious about your feature length documentary idea in 2016?

Looking for constructive feedback and practical exercises to get you started the correct, industry standard way?

AFI nominated producer Dylan Blowen (The Snowman, A Northern Town) will guide you from concept to pitch, with lectures, peer reviews and practical exercises to guide your feature documentary (60 min+) idea to the cusp of pre production.

Over five intensive days, you will learn:

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to hone your documentary making skills and get your own project into pitch-perfect shape. This entry/intermediate level course is aimed at giving you an introduction to the theory and business side of documentary filmmaking, plus lots of practical skills. By the end of the course, you will have developed your own documentary idea from an initial concept, and created a set of materials (pitch trailer and/or pitch document.) which can form the core of a funding approach to a screen agency, a broadcaster or crowd funding campaign.

This course is mixed delivery:

The first four weeks are delivered entirely online, before Christmas. Online component starts 23rd November and runs for 4 weeks. There will be two weekly online video tutorials (Mondays and Thursday EST 7pm). In addition to the video tute/dscussion sessions, you will have reading and viewing to do and some exercises to work on each week, as well as work to do developing your own idea.... [-]

The script is ready -- are you?

In this five day filmmaking intensive, you'll get busy in the AFTRS state-of-the-art studio to take a class picked short film script to screen.

Experienced industry filmmakers will guide students with lectures and fast paced practical exercises to conquer the major areas of directing, cinematography, and post production using Adobe Premiere Pro and the AFTRS professional sound Mix Theatre.

You’ll learn how to analyse, break down, and rehearse a short script, to plan a shoot and work within a budget, work with real actors, dress a set, record sound, and get the inside scoop on the inner workings of crew roles and a film set.

You’ll get hands-on experience operating HD cameras, attending production meetings, and working with professional picture & sound editors all while collaborating to create, light, shoot and - most important - finish a short film.... [-]

Thirty days of our biggest and most intensive filmmaking course.

This course features all the elements of our Three Week Film School, PLUS practical screenwriting and documentary studies, with an expanded shoot and longer post production.

Are you looking to fast track your filmmaking skills, hone your screenwriting and get an opportunity to use professional equipment and studios?

Are you looking to collaborate with other emerging filmmakers & writers and add to your portfolio?

AFTRS Open’s all new, The Six Week Film School is your chance to immerse yourself in all areas of film studies and filmmaking, with a full week of short film screenwriting and including a week on producing & directing documentary.... [-]

Are you looking to fast track your filmmaking skills and get an opportunity to use professional equipment and studios?

Are you looking to collaborate with other emerging filmmakers and add to your portfolio? AFTRS Open’s all new, Three Week Film School is your chance to immerse yourself in all areas of film studies and filmmaking.

Led by award winning producer/writer/director Martha Goddard, The Three Week Film School will feature classroom study along with practical exercises and screenings, culminating in completing a short film - with professional actors - in the AFTRS studios, all for you to take home. Featuring award winning, industry professional tutors and tips from the Three Week Film School Executive Producer (to be announced), you’ll have plenty of guidance along the way.... [-]

Film Making Course 17th to 21st August 2015; Make a film from start to finish in 5 days! UK Film School’s intensive 5-day residential filmmaking course for students aged 16 plus enables students to experience the thrill of being part of a film crew and to have the opportunity to take part in a range of outdoor activities. Once the filmmaking activities finish at 4pm students will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor activities including; Abseiling / Zip wire/ Canoeing / Archery/ Swimming / Raft Building. This course takes place in 17 acres of beautiful Northamptonshire countryside at Grendon Hall Outdoor Learning Centre (approx. 1 hr. from London,). The cost is £ 549.00 and includes all activities, equipment, boarding and meals. For more information and to BOOK YOUR PLACE: Fill in an enquiry form Now!... [-]

This three-week Summer School course enables you to develop your creative writing skills in the area of screenwriting to produce a feature film story. The course will begin with a period of research for ideas and topics, using London as a site and location for this exploration. There will be visits to galleries, museums, walking tours and talks that offer material for story development. There will be research and short writing exercises during the first two weeks of the course (which will form a portfolio for assessment) and in your final week, individual writing sessions and group workshops will focus on helping you to develop and define a single story idea suitable for a feature film screenplay.... [-]