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Home > Training and Courses > Short courses

This page is divided into separate areas. 

  • Short course information databases
  • Short course providers - all subjects
  • Short courses for producers
  • Short courses for directors
  • Short courses for writers


On-line databases - for finding a short course in the UK
BFI  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.


Floodlight  For Greater London only, this is a searchable listing of courses and evening classes.

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Short course providers - all subjects
Below is a selection of short course training providers: for a more comprehensive list, search one of the databases above or get the BFI's brochure A Listing of Short Courses in Film, Television, Video, Radio and Multimedia (see above for details)

 

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.

 

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.


BBC The BBC offers short courses in variety of areas; there is, of course, a bias towards training in skills for working in television.

 

BKSTS – The Moving Image Society courses have a broad appeal, from people new to the industry through to those already working who wish to gain a wider understanding of current technologies, systems and techniques. Tutors are highly experienced working professionals who not only teach the necessary skills but are able to pass on invaluable tips learned from years of experience. In special cases they can personalise any course to suit a particular company's needs and bring it to your work environment.

Bill Curtis Associates Training in broadcast and creative media for broadcasters, companies and freelancers delivered by an experienced team of practitioners in london or at your base.

 

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.

 

Birkbeck As well as full-time MA courses, Birkbeck runs courses in cinema and screenwriting.

  

Documentary Filmmakers Group The DFG offers training, forums, screenings and free advice to people wishing to work in documentary films.

 

DV Talent Offers intensely practical courses are run by 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

London Academy of Film, Radio and TV Evening, part-time and weekend courses in practical filmmaking, accompanied by an industry recognised diploma. Courses offered include lighting, editing, DV, and music.

 

London Film Academy  London Film Academy offers an Introduction to Filmmaking Certificate (four weeks full-time and nine weeks part-time) and masterclasses Director vs Crew.

 

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. For more information visit our website: http://www.lfs.org.uk/courses/short/introduction.php or emai: s.vanroomen@lfs.org.uk

Lux  Lux (the result of a merger between London Electronic Arts and the London Filmmakers Co-op) offers production-based training.

 

Media Skills is an up-to-date industry led training facility that runs professional media courses and High Definition (HD) television 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. Graduates have gone on to win prestigious awards including a BBC talent award for their short films.

 

Morley College  Morley College in Waterloo, London, runs short courses on video production and an introduction to video, and theory courses including French cinema, film history and theory, and current film and theatre.

 

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.

 
New York Film Academy London

New York Film Academy London offers 4 week and 8 week filmmaking and 4 week digital filmmaking courses beginning each month. They also run 12 week evening filmmaking and screenwriting programs. All courses are hands on, intensive and taught by industry professionals.

 

Production Zone, offered by Connections Communication Centre. Courses in Final Cut Pro, Digital and Web Filmmaking and budgeting are offered free to people who live and work in Park Royal, London, and who fit the participant criteria. To see if you are eligible contact Connections on +44 (0)20 8741 1766 or e-mail.


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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

VET VET runs various courses aimed at directors and editors, with a special focus on digital filmmaking and editing. Some financial assistance is available.

 

VMI Offers short courses for DOPs and producers.

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Short courses - Producers
All the organisations in the course providers - all subjects section also provide courses for producers

Ateliers du Cinéma Européen - ACE - course aimed at feature film producers who have completed one film. 

European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs - EAVE - aimed at development; three workshops during a year ending in a pitching session. 

Strategics Strategics is a course funded by MEDIA and the Luxembourg government to train producers and distributors.

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Short Courses - Directors
All the organisations in the course providers - all subjects section also provide courses for directors 

Moonstone Moonstone runs an annual workshop for directors with a developed project and proven track record, to shoot and edit key sequences from the project.

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Short courses - Scriptwriters
All the organisations in the course providers - all subjects section also provide courses for screen writers 

 

BBC Writersroom Information about writing opportunities and events, along with useful tips and advice from, and interviews with professional writers and other industry experts.

Moonstone Moonstone run two screenwriters labs a year offering one-to-one guidance on individual projects from professionals. 

Media Plus Media Plus offers training for screenplay techniques, offering loans, grants and places on recognised courses. It is administered through regional centres. 

Screenwriter's Workshop The Screenwriter's Workshop is a membership organisation which offers a number of short courses and workshops. 

Sources2 Sources 2, based in Germany, offers courses in script development aimed at professional scriptwriters. 

First Feedback First Feedback is run by First Film Foundation. It is a scheme offering development support for writers through workshops and a script feedback service. 

Euroscript Euroscript run a competition for scripts and a script development fund.

Scottish Screen Scottish Screen runs a course aimed at screenwriters.

 

TAPS
TAPS 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.

 

Scriptwriting courses aimed at UK ethnic minorities

Screenwriters from UK ethnic minorities can of course apply to any of the above courses in the all subjects and screenwriting sections but there are a few courses for which only they are eligible: 

First Feedback Yorkshire First Feedback Yorkshire is run by First Film Foundation and is a scheme offering development support for black and Asian writers from Yorkshire.

BBC Scotland BBC Scotland run a course called Migrations to assist screenwriters from ethnic minorities living in Scotland. If you cannot find details on the website call BBC Scotland on +44 (0)141 338 2660 or email enquiries.scot@bbc.co.uk

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