Our popular programme of short courses offers a range of in-person and online courses on a host of film-related subjects – from practical filmmaking skills to film appreciation – all delivered by expert tutors.
Though most of our courses are face-to-face at the venue, we’re continuing to run some online courses as customers have told us that virtual sessions offer benefits in terms of convenience and accessibility. So do make sure to check the details carefully when you’re booking.
Sat 20 Aug, 11.30am – 5pm | Only 2 places remaining
In the concluding part of our war on screen series we take a visual tour through contemporary and classic films about the Vietnam War, considering how the conflict changed both cinema and American society itself.
Tuesdays, 8 Nov – 13 Dec, 7pm – 8.30pm
Over the course of 6 weeks tutor Kenton Hall will help participants – at any level of acting experience – to develop their skills and techniques specific to film and theatre acting, including exercises to develop effective screen presence and tips on understanding the film industry and an actor’s place within it.
Thursdays, 10 Nov – 8 Dec, 7pm – 8.30pm
Over the course of 5 weeks, you will look at the different types of editing techniques used by editors to evoke reactions from audiences – from the first steps of organising your workload and creating your film’s visual style, to colour grading and mastering your film to perfection. Led by tutor Keith Allott.
Thursdays, 10 Nov – 15 Dec, 2pm – 3.30pm
Join tutor Alan Seaman for 6 weeks of armchair-travelling around the world, each week focusing on a different mode of transport, analysing the ways in which they have been utilised for narrative purposes. Passport not required!
Mondays, 14 Nov – 19 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 6-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.
Tuesdays, 15 Nov – 20 Dec, 10.30am – 12pm
Share your love of film with this 6-week course of group discussions, led by tutor Alan Seaman. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.
Sat 19 Nov, 11.30am – 5pm SOLD OUT
Stanley Kubrick is widely considered to be one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, having created some of the most innovative, controversial, and enigmatic films in cinema history. Join us for this one-day course exploring his work.
Sat 17 Dec, 11.30am – 5pm
Back by popular demand, this one-day course led by tutor Dr Connor Winterton offers a critical insight to Lynch's works for both Lynch fans, and those less familiar with his filmography.
Mon 8 – Fri 12 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm SOLD OUT
Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 16 to 19-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.