Get a hands-on feel for filmmaking in a single, practical session. Guided by a professional filmmaker in a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll try out key techniques and discover how a story moves from idea to screen. Ideal if you’re curious about our Filmmaking for Beginners course and want to experience the pace, style and teaching first.
What you’ll do
- Learn the fundamentals: framing, shot sizes, camera movement and basic exposure.
- Work in small groups to plan and shoot a short scene.
- Get a speedy introduction to crew roles (director, camera, sound) and on-set etiquette.
- Review your footage and discuss how simple editing choices shape a story.
- Ask questions about next steps and the full course pathway.
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 7 Jan 2026 | Wed | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 11:00-12:30 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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Who it’s for
Complete beginners and enthusiastic hobbyists. No previous experience required — just bring your curiosity.
You’ll leave with
- A clear sense of whether filmmaking is for you.
- Practical tips you can use immediately when shooting on a phone or camera.
- Confidence to join Filmmaking for Beginners or other Film School courses
Looking beyond the taster?
Explore our beginner-friendly programme with hands-on classes, expert tutors, and simple steps that turn ideas into screen-ready stories.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 7 Jan 2026 | Wed | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 11:00-12:30 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 1 Jun 2026 | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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PAYMENT OPTIONS
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, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
We offer a full refund or full credit 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)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
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 the 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.
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 7 Jan 2026 | Wed | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 28 Feb 2026 | Sat | 11:00-12:30 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 2 Apr 2026 | Thu | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 27 Apr 2026 | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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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| 1 Jun 2026 | Mon | 18:30-20:00 | 90 mins | Matt Taylor | City Academy, Farringdon | £20.00 | 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:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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, 38 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RN
We offer a full refund or full credit 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)
10% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
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 the 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.
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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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