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Upcoming Short Courses

Upcoming Short Courses

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 appreciations – all delivered by expert tutors.

Though most of our courses are face-to-face at Phoenix, 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 booking.

Courses for Adults

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A Dangerous Method: David Cronenberg & The Cost of Being Human 18+

Sat 12 Jul, 11.30am – 5pm

This course will explore the multiple worlds of David Cronenberg and the transformations of the body at the heart of them all.

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Talking Pictures Summer (Mondays) 18+

Mondays, 21 Jul – 29 Sep, 10.30am – 12pm

Share your love of film with this 10-week course of tutor-led group discussions. The price includes a cup of tea/filter coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.

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Talking Pictures Summer (Thursdays) 18+

Thursdays, 24 Jul – 2 Oct, 10.30am – 12pm

Share your love of film with this 10-week course of tutor-led group discussions. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.

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More Than Macabre: Stephen King On Screen 18+

Mondays, 28 Jul – 18 Aug, 7pm – 8.30pm

A 4-week course taking you through the history of Stephen King on screen – from the horror that made his name, to the Oscar nominated dramas for which he often gets little credit.

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Jane Austen On Screen 18+

Thursdays, 31 Jul – 21 Aug, 7pm – 9pm

Explore the history of Jane Austen on screen with this 4-week course looking at adaptations of her novels, depictions of her life and times, and the influence she has had on cinema.

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Queer Filmmakers 18+

Sat 16 Aug, 11.30am – 5pm

Discover the works of some of the most celebrated and prominent LGBTQ+ filmmakers of the last few decades.

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Acting for Film 18+

Thursdays, 4 Sep – 9 Oct, 7pm – 9pm

Actor, director and screenwriter Kenton Hall leads this 6-week practical course focusing on the skills and techniques specific to film acting.

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Editing for Indie Filmmakers 18+

Thursdays, 23 Oct – 11 Dec, 7pm – 8.30pm

Learn how to get the most out of your film in the edit suite with this guide to the art of film editing, led by tutor Keith Allott.

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Extreme Cinema 18+

Sat 15 Nov, 11.30am

Extreme Cinema examines the cultural, aesthetic, and ethical boundaries of cinema that shocks, unsettles, and challenges audiences. What makes a film ‘extreme’? Is it purely a matter of graphic content, or something more complex?

Courses for Children and Young People

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Phoenix Film Camp (9 – 12) N/A

Mon 28 Jul – Fri 1 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at one of our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

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Phoenix Film Camp (13 – 16) N/A

Mon 4 Aug – Fri 8 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm | SOLD OUT

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week at our exciting 5-day summer camps for young filmmakers.

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Phoenix Film Camp (17 – 21) N/A

Mon 11 Aug – Fri 15 Aug, 9.30am – 3.30pm

Develop your talent, learn new skills and make two short films in a week on our exciting 5-day summer course for young filmmakers.

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