Write, shoot and direct your own film with our five-day Filmmaking School. Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking and be guided through the whole filmmaking process, from storyboarding to editing.
Looking at industry examples, from indie to blockbuster films, you will get a thorough understanding of different genres and the various skills needed to create a film from scratch. At the end of the course you will have collaborated on writing, directing and editing a film that you will get to take home.
Filmmaking School Course Content:
During our filmmaking course you will:
- Develop a thorough overview of film genres
- Learn various camera techniques
- Learn various lighting techniques
- Learn about cinematography
- Storyboard your film, learning to develop a story
- Gain knowledge of film editing techniques
Type
Filmmaking
Equipment
Equipment will be provided
Filmmaking School Schedule
DAY ONE
Our five-day course will kick off with an introduction to the world of film production. Learning about cameras and lenses, lighting and sound. As well as moving camera kit and techniques.
DAY TWO
Day two will take you into the realm of filming. How to film a scene, job roles, angles, crossing the line, cheating the room and working with actors.
DAY THREE
On day three you will work on script structure, storyboards, shot lists and budgeting. You will write your script in a team. You will work on pre production for your shoot.
DAY FOUR
You will spend the day filming your team’s script working with our actors.
DAY FIVE
On the final day of the course, you will be editing your film. You will also learn about screenings and your film future, next film and film festivals.
Your Film
At the end of our course you will take away a film that you have written, directed and edited.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 8 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £675.00
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 8 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £675.00
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 23 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 8 Sep 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £675.00
10% OFF
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| 24 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 13 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 21 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 23 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 | Mon | 10:00-16:30 | 5 days (Monday - Friday) | Film School Tutors | City Academy, Farringdon | £750.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
PAYMENT OPTIONS
All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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