Home›Film School›Filmmaking›Filmmaking for Beginners Filmmaking for Beginners BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Filmmaking for Beginners course is a practical introduction to the world of film, designed for adults who want to make their first short film or build confidence behind the camera. If you're looking for a hands-on, practical course designed to give you both technical and creative training, this is the perfect way to get started. Working with a professional filmmaker, you will explore the creative and technical foundations of filmmaking, from developing ideas and planning shots to working with camera, lighting and sound. You'll learn how to use modern filmmaking equipment, and have the opportunity to dive deeper into your own areas of interest, whether that be cinematography, writing and directing, sound, lighting, or editing. Culminating in a practice shoot with a script and actors, you'll be able to try out all the skills you've learnt under the guidance of an experienced tutor. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Step behind the camera, develop your creative eye and technical skills, and learn how to bring your film ideas to life. Build confidence behind the camera in a supportive beginner-friendly environment Learn the creative and technical foundations of filmmaking Understand how to develop ideas and plan shots effectively Gain practical experience using camera, lighting and sound Explore how lens choice, framing and screen direction shape a scene Work as part of a small crew to shoot short scenes Learn from a professional filmmaker with hands-on industry experience Begin developing the skills needed to make your first short film Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 29 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 28 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-13:00 4 weeks Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 13 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 Wed 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 08 Feb 2027 - 01 Mar 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 03 Oct 03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026 £295.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 29 Oct 29 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 £295.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Nov 28 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 £295.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-13:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Jan 13 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 £295.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Feb 08 Feb 2027 - 01 Mar 2027 £295.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Camera Operation Learn how to operate Blackmagic cinema cameras and build confidence working with professional filmmaking equipment. Lens Choice Explore how different lens choices shape your shots, influence perspective and affect the look of a scene. Lighting Techniques Learn how to use lighting to create mood, focus attention and support the story you want to tell. Sound Recording Discover how to capture clear, engaging audio that supports your scenes and strengthens your final footage. Cinematography Principles Explore core cinematography principles, including camera angles, composition and screen direction. Short Scene Filming Work as part of a small crew to shoot short scenes, putting your technical and creative skills into practice. Useful information Do I need any previous filmmaking experience? Not at all. This course is designed for complete beginners, but those with a little experience are also welcome. Do I need to bring my own camera? We provide Blackmagic 4k and 6k cameras. If you prefer to bring your own, please be familiar with its menu navigation so you can follow along. What will I make during the course? You’ll work as part of a small crew to plan, shoot and edit footage throughout the course. Is the course more creative or technical? It’s a blend of both, you’ll learn the technical foundations while exploring storytelling and creative decision-making. What happens after the course? Many students choose to keep building their skills with focused, practical training. Explore the pathway that suits your goals: Documentary Filmmaking – learn how to research, plan and capture real stories with impact. Short Film Course – take a project from idea to screen with guided script, shoot and edit. Cinematography Courses – refine camera, lensing and lighting techniques for a cinematic look. Want to learn more? After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses: Documentary Filmmaking Filmmaking Foundation Short Film Course Filmmaking Summer School Use state of the art filmmaking and post-production equipment to write, direct and edit a short film in the Adult Filmmaking Summer School FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Matt TaylorLyndon IvesFilmmaking Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 24 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026 Mon 18:30-21:00 4 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Sold Out Add to waiting list 03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026 Sat 10:00-16:00 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 29 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 Thu 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 28 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Sat 10:30-13:00 4 weeks Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 13 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 Wed 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 08 Feb 2027 - 01 Mar 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 02 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2027 Fri 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 18 Jun 2027 - 09 Jul 2027 Fri 18:30-21:00 4 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £295.00 Book Now 24 Aug 24 Aug 2026 - 21 Sep 2026 £295.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks (no class 31 Aug) Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Sold Out ADD TO WAITING LIST 03 Oct 03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026 £295.00 Day:Sat Time:10:00-16:00 Duration:2 days (Saturday and Sunday) Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 29 Oct 29 Oct 2026 - 19 Nov 2026 £295.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Nov 28 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 £295.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-13:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 13 Jan 13 Jan 2027 - 03 Feb 2027 £295.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Feb 08 Feb 2027 - 01 Mar 2027 £295.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Apr 02 Apr 2027 - 23 Apr 2027 £295.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 18 Jun 18 Jun 2027 - 09 Jul 2027 £295.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:4 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Filmmaking for Beginners' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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