UK FILM COURSES

The London Screenwriters’ Festival is an annual three-day conference for screenwriters.

One ticket will get you access to ALL events, both online and in-person.

When - Friday 25th April – Sunday 27th April 2025
Where - Regent’s University in Regent’s Park, London
Tickets - £349 (Early bird only)

Get your pass here - https://www.londonscreenwritersfestival.com/tickets/

For three days (and the additional two-day online event), over 1,000 screenwriters, filmmakers, producers, practitioners, actors, and executives congregate to share ideas, build powerful relationships, and get a creative shot in t… more

One-day course on creating and managing dramatic conflict in a feature film. Whether you are a writer, director, producer or script editor, this programme offers you practical new tools to understand story structure and sustain the tension from the first sequence to the last.

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. Even if your story is not literally a matter of life and death, learning how to frame your characters’ sta… more

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 ability to create powerful new relationships in any given situation is one of the primary accelerants to the success of your career, and the creative work and opportunities that blossom from these connections.

Making and maintaining powerful relationships is what the industry calls ‘Networking’, and yes, it sends a shiver down the spine of most people.

Yet, ‘networking’ is an essential skill to master and arguably the biggest hurdle you must overcome in order to find the success your hard work deserves.

That’s why we have created this one day workshop, specifically aimed at reluctant creativ… more

Looking to network with like minded filmmakers or learn about film festival strategies? Then this is the ultimate event for you!

Film Festival Masterclass (16:00-18:00)
Over the last 6 years we've interviewed producers, festival directors and programmers to find out what's important and exactly works when it comes to your film festival strategies. We're going to demystify the process and reveal all the strategies, tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your festival run!
This Masterclass will teach you:
1. How to find and pick the right festival for your specific films to … more

Are you looking to learn how to fund your next film?

Then the Global Film Funding Conference is the event for you! This 3 day event will be packed with seminars, talks, panel discussions and networking. whether you're based in the US, UK or any other country you can expect to leave the event with a huge amount of insight into how the film industry works, what different paths you can take and which funding strategy might be best suited for your particular project. Take a look at the line-up of some of our hyper-focused talks below!

Times of talks:

5-10pm BST | 12 pm - 5pm ET | 9am-2pm PT

Duri… more

3 X PRACTICAL WEEKEND WORKSHOPS - bookable individually or on special offer if you book all three.

#1 THE WRITERS' ROOM EXPERIENCE - July 27 & 28
Join a group of aspiring creative screenwriters in a simulated TV writers' room, run by writer/show-runner Anji Loman Field.

#2 THE COMEDY WRITING MASTERCLASS - August 10 & 11
Unlock the secrets of successful comedy with acclaimed writer and producer Paul Bassett Davies and learn how to make your material funny in any format or medium.

#3 CREATE YOUR OWN TV DRAMA SERIES - August 17 & 18
Get personalised feedback, guidance and suppor… more

Talent Campus is BACK!

Do you want to participate in a coach and mentor led intensive and immersive screenwriting course for six weeks?
Welcome to the Screenwriters’ Talent Campus: Total Immersion…

https://thetalentcampus.com/

Dramatically elevating YOUR creative talent, professional development, career advancement and the expertise in the practical business of screenwriting…

It’s five days, then six weeks, then two days, and it will change everything for you. Promise.

THE 2024 TALENT CAMPUS 8.0 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
DEADLINE 31st August 2024

Our Goals For You
We want you to get your work produce… more

‘Earning money reading, improving your writing through experience and expanding your powerful contacts are all benefits of professional script reading’
Lucy V Hay

Join us for this intensive two-day online workshop that breaks down the art and craft of reading scripts to help improve your own writing, to also improve your feedback for other writers and most importantly, to earn you money as a professional reader.

Delivered online. Get access to ALL recordings and sessions for ONE YEAR after the event.

When: June 22nd and 23rd, 2024
Where: Online
Tickets: £139.00
Get 10% off with code SHOOTERS
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One-to-One training for Self-Shooters, documentary camera operators and branded content shooters.

I'm a professional DoP, camera operator and self-shooting director, with 20 years experience working in TV, documentary, branded content and promos. Alongside my shooting work I offer bespoke camera and lighting tuition with a focus on self-shooters and solo operators.

This training is of most benefit for those wanting to improve their shooting skills for TV and documentary (such as APs, researchers, self-shooters), and those wanting to get to grip with new cameras, improve their interview lig… more