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Online databases for finding a short course in the UK
BFI
Updated regularly, this comprehensive, searchable database is run by the British Film Institute and Skillset. It gives details of short (i.e. less than six months) courses in film, television, video and radio across the UK. It contains over 2,500 entries of courses offered in further and higher education, industry and independent training providers.
www.bfi.org.uk/education/talkscourses/mediacourses
Floodlight
For Greater London only, this is a searchable listing of courses and evening classes.
london.floodlight.co.uk
Short course providers
Below is a selection of short course training providers: for a more comprehensive list, search one of the databases above.
01zero-one
01zero-one is a Creative Learning Lab located in the heart of Soho. It services London’s TV, Film, Post Production and New Media Industries by offering short courses, networks, talks, events, showcases and private hire facilities to industry freelancers, employees and new entrants.
www.01zero-one.co.uk
Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School
The Anna Fiorentini Theatre and Film School runs dancing, singing, acting, design and film classes with professionals from theatre, film and television for children and young people from underprivileged backgrounds.
www.annafiorentini.com/film
Advancement of Film Education Charitable Trust (AFECT)
This independent film school uniquely provides professional standard practical part-time 16mm training, with subsequent opportunity for film-making, for those who have neither the time nor money to attend full-time school, yet seek prolonged and serious involvement.
www.afect.org.uk
BBC Training
The BBC offers short courses in variety of areas; there is, of course, a bias towards training in skills for working in television.
www.bbctraining.com
BBC Writersroom
Information about writing opportunities and events, along with useful tips and advice from, and interviews with professional writers and other industry experts.
www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom
Bill Curtis Associates
Offers training in broadcast and creative media for broadcasters, companies and freelancers delivered by an experienced team of practitioners in london or at your base.
www.bcassociates.org
Black Coral
Black Coral offers a range of short courses in all areas of film and television. Courses can be tailored to an individual company's requirements.
http://freespace.virgin.net/black.coral/courses.html
Birkbeck
As well as full-time MA courses, Birkbeck runs courses in cinema and screenwriting.
www.bbk.ac.uk/hafvm
DFG DOCS (Documentary Filmmakers Group)
The DFG offers training, forums, screenings and free advice to people wishing to work in documentary films.
http://thedfg.org
DV Talent
Offers intensely practical courses from some of the best DV trainers in the industry. Run by production people for production people, the courses provide a unique blend of the technical and editorial skills required to work effectively, creatively and responsibly.
www.dvtalent.co.uk/training.html
Elstree Film School
is a training facility based at Elstree Film Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. Teaches a variety of Film, TV and new media related courses ranging from film-making, lighting, camera operation and video, to TV and Film scriptwriting, screenwriting, music and sound design courses.
www.elstree-film-school.co.uk
Euroscript
Euroscript offers a number of short courses and workshops as well as a competition for scripts.
www.euroscript.co.uk
Futureworks
Futureworks Media School is a centre of excellence for the creative industries, providing specialist education and training courses in creative and digital media. If you’re looking to launch or enhance your career in music, sound, film, TV, games, design or 3D animation, then Futureworks is for you.
www.futureworks.co.uk
Industrial Scripts
London-based script consultancy founded by some of the UK’s leading script consultants, with extensive experience of reporting to the top individuals, companies and organisations. Industrial Scripts offers a varied range of industry-tailored training courses, ranging from 1-day courses in script reading, micro-budget filmmaking and screenwriting, to evening seminars delivering UK market intelligence and original screenwriting theory. All courses are lead by tutors with specific, high-level industry experience in the area in which they’re teaching.
www.industrialscripts.co.uk
Initialize Films
Training organisation with offices in London, Oxford and Berlin. Specialises in running personalised project development (feature films, documentaries) workshops for writers, filmmakers and producers.
www.initialize-films.co.uk
InSight
is a non-profit organisation that provides masterclasses with world renowned filmmakers, discussion panels with industry experts and short courses taught by highly experienced professionals. In partnership with SOAS, University of London, Shooting People and Panasonic, InSight is focussed on exploring international forms of cinema and emerging technologies.
www.insighteducation.org.uk
London Academy of Film, Radio and TV
Courses in practical filmmaking, accompanied by an industry recognised diploma. Courses offered include lighting, editing, DV, and music.
www.media-courses.com
London Film Academy
London Film Academy offers an Introduction to Filmmaking Certificate as well as masterclasses.
www.londonfilmacademy.com
The London Film School
has launched LFS Workshops, a range of new short and part-time courses, with the emphasis on a totally hands-on, intensive learning experience. All courses will be led by leading practitioners and offer an opportunity to study at a high professional level, right in the centre of London.
Lux (the result of a merger between London Electronic Arts and the London Filmmakers Co-op) offers production-based training.
www.lux.org.uk
Media Plus
The MEDIA Programme supports nearly 40 different training activities in a number of different areas; Management, New Technologies and Screenwriting. The programme offers loans, grants and places on recognised courses.
www.mediadesk.co.uk/training/
The Metropolitan Film School
The Metropolitan Film School is London's leading provider of digital filmmaking courses. They teach a wide range of hands-on, professionally-led courses at lengths and prices to suit all, in association with The National Film and Television School. Courses range from a One Year Digital Filmmaking Diploma to specialised courses in subjects such as Directing and Scriptwriting.
www.metfilmschool.co.uk
Morley College
Morley College in Waterloo, London, runs short courses on video production and an introduction to video, and theory courses, and current film and theatre.
www.morleycollege.ac.uk
ShortCourses at NFTS
National Short Course Training Unit offers an extensive range of short courses in all areas, aimed at professionals already working in the industry. Courses can be arranged outside the UK or tailored to individual company's requirements.
www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk/?module=Shortcourse
The New Technology Institute
The New Technology Institute in Birmingham has been an Adobe Accredited Training Centre since May 2008 running Accredited Adobe training courses on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Acrobat and Premiere.
www.mediaskills.org.uk/training
New York Film Academy London
New York Film Academy London offers digital filmmaking and screenwriting programs. All courses are hands on, intensive and taught by industry professionals.
www.nyfa.com
Raindance
Raindance offers weekend and evening classes aimed at first time filmmakers. They also offer to tailor training courses for the needs of your particular company.
www.raindance.co.uk
The Script Factory
The Script Factory is one of the UK's leading script development organisations, staging performed readings, preview and discussion events, and training activities, all focusing on screenwriting. It offers a variety of services to support writers.
www.scriptfactory.co.uk
Sources 2
Based in Germany, Sources 2 offers courses in script development aimed at professional scriptwriters.
www.sources2.de
Space Studios
Space Media Arts department provides affordable open-access training, editing and digital imaging facilities for artists, local people and community groups; in addition, they co-produce innovative and high- impact events developing
social awareness of media technologies in the local community such as Bow Wireless and the Wireless and Mobile Technologies Workshops.
www.spacestudios.org.uk
Straightcurve
We offer a movie making experience for film students who have completed their studies and are ready to put their training into practice. This is a 100% practical experience, the students will leave with a DVD copy of their completed movie which they will co-own between the team and it will be submitted to a festival on their behalf.
www.straightcurve.co.uk
The Television Arts Performance Showcase (TAPS)
The Television Arts Performance Showcase is a national charitable organisation committed to seeking out, training and showcasing emerging talented writers. TAPS prides itself on giving these writers access to leading drama and comedy producers and script executives. TAPS actively develops original voices of the future for an industry which ends to constantly seek raw talent and fresh ideas. We are funded by Skillset and run a range of courses throughout the year focussing on different types of writing for television.
www.tapsnet.org
VET
VET runs various courses aimed at directors and editors, with a special focus on digital filmmaking and editing. Some financial assistance is available.
www.vet.co.uk
VMI
Offers short courses for DOPs and producers, specialising in high definition (HD) production.
www.vmi.tv/training
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