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On-line 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.

 

http://london.floodlight.co.uk

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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

 

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.

 

www.dfgdocs.com/Training/

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

www.lfs.org.uk/courses/workshops/index.php

Lux

 

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/site/index.php

 

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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