UK FILM COURSES

As all shooters know, short films are an essential building block in your film-making career. This is increasingly true for screenwriters as well as writer/directors.

A tantalising dive into another world. An intimate revelation of human truth. A seductive tale with a twist. The best short films leave an imprint far beyond their final frame and are often more powerfully resonant because of their brevity.

Having worked extensively developing shorts in recent years, we found that many writers approach the design of their short films by adapting feature film principles rather than working fro… more

The most frequently asked question in the development process is ‘what’s at stake?’.

This one-day workshop offers a concentrated examination of how to maximise the stakes across every element of your screenplay.

The impetus to write is unique and precious to each writer and our personal connection with the material is often what keeps us going through the long dark months of drafting and redrafting. But from the earliest idea stage through to the final polish, it’s essential to keep evaluating how to invite the audience to share that passion for your story. Even if your story is not literally a… more

THURS. MAY 30th
(6.00pm—8.00pm BST)

Ever dreamed of writing for Walt Disney or Pixar?

This live webinar gives you an introduction into the world of animation. From 2D to 3D, and stop-motion, discover how to tell animated stories!

​Aimed at screenwriters, animators, and filmmakers interested in writing for animation.

YOU WILL LEARN
- The basics of the animation production process for different types of animation (ex: 2D, 3D, stop-motion).
- Visual Storytelling: What kind of stories can you tell in animation?
- Essential elements to consider when writing for animation (ex: characters, visual designs, s… more

WED. MAY 29th
(6.00pm—8.00pm BST)

Interested in writing films or series for children?

This live webinar gives you all the basics.
​Discover how to tell stories for a younger audience!

​Aimed at screenwriters, and filmmakers interested in writing for young audiences.
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YOU WILL LEARN
- How to write for different age groups (from pre-school to teenagers).
- How to write children's content for different formats and media (TV, film, web series).
- The latest trends in children's content.
- Dos and don'ts of writing for children.
- How to write diverse and inclusive characters for children… more

An essential guide to the practical process of script development: hone your analysis skills and refine your creative working process. This one day course is especially designed for script readers, developers and producers who want to explore the best practice of giving feedback and running development meetings with writers.
We all know that it’s true: writing is rewriting. But maintaining the inspiration and enthusiasm for repeated redrafts is an acquired skill and where a good script developer really proves their worth. Drawing on over twenty years experience of working with writers, we … more

In this free one hour session we will re-think the principles of the three act structure specifically for the short film, and address some of the common pitfalls writers encounter when drafting their bite-size movies.

We’ll consider:

How to create immediate engagement with your central character.

How to establish the details of your story world without awkward exposition.

How to use a contained time frame to raise the stakes.

How to manage point of view within each scene to keep us emotionally connected with the protagonist.

How to generate an engaging turning point in the story.

How to ensure your … more

Are you looking to build or expand your career in the film industry? Then the London Film Career Summit is the event for you!

Get ready for a jam-packed day filled with hyper-focused talks, insightful discussions, and unbeatable networking, all designed to supercharge your career and leave you with the knowledge to make the next big step.

Our lineup of expert speakers will dive into the ins and outs of both scripted and unscripted film & TV projects, as well as commercial endeavors. This event is tailored for those new to the industry, but whether you're just starting out or a seasoned… more

Looking to learn film marketing? Or perhaps you’d like to join 150+ filmmakers at our free networking event? Then come along to our next event!

SEMINAR (16:00 - 18:00)
In this 2 hour seminar we'll dive into the specifics of how you can market your film or your production company without a Distributor or PR/Marketing Agency. Whether you're looking

During the seminar we'll dive into:

✅ Finding Your Audience - how to conduct market research and find your audience

✅ Press & PR - how to effectively reach out to journalists

✅ Organic social media strategies - how to promote your film o… more

Wanting to write is not the same as knowing what to write about. This three hour session will guide you through practical methods for having ideas.

Filmmaker Ben Blaine will help you catch your thoughts and show you how to turn inspiration into story. Intended as a taster for Ben’s 8 week course demystifying storytelling, this session will draw on all the fundamentals of screenwriting including character, genre and structure to teach you how to generate ideas, see what they need to become stories and will also help you tell if they’re actually any good or not.

“A true masterclass in screenwrit… more