Home›Film School›Filmmaking›Filmmaking Taster Filmmaking Taster BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Filmmaking Taster is a friendly one-off introduction to the world of film, designed for adults who are curious about filmmaking and want to try it in a practical, supportive setting. Working with an experienced filmmaker, you will explore the basics of filmmaking, camera work and the creative choices that bring a scene to life. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS TASTER Step behind the camera and discover the creative, technical and collaborative skills that bring a film idea to life. Try filmmaking in a relaxed, beginner-friendly environment Build confidence using camera, sound and visual storytelling basics Gain a feel for how film scenes are planned, shot and developed Explore the creative decisions that shape mood, style and story on screen Learn alongside other adults who are also new to filmmaking Get a practical introduction before joining a longer filmmaking course Receive friendly guidance from an experienced tutor Leave with a clearer sense of how to continue developing your filmmaking skills Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 02 Oct 2026 Fri 18:30-20:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 22 Oct 2026 Thu 18:30-20:00 90 mins Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 21 Nov 2026 Sat 10:30-12:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 15 Dec 2026 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 06 Jan 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 02 Oct 02 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Oct 22 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Nov 21 Nov 2026 £20.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-12:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Dec 15 Dec 2026 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Jan 06 Jan 2027 £20.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins 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 Looking to learn more? 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Filmmaking Foundation Filmmaking for Beginners Intensive Filmmaking course – 5 days 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 02 Oct 2026 Fri 18:30-20:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 22 Oct 2026 Thu 18:30-20:00 90 mins Lyndon Ives City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 21 Nov 2026 Sat 10:30-12:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 15 Dec 2026 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 06 Jan 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 08 Jan 2027 Fri 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 02 Feb 2027 Tue 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 20 Mar 2027 Sat 11:00-12:30 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 01 Apr 2027 Thu 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 28 Apr 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 09 Jun 2027 Wed 18:30-20:00 90 mins Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £20.00 Book Now 02 Oct 02 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 22 Oct 22 Oct 2026 £20.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Lyndon Ives Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 21 Nov 21 Nov 2026 £20.00 Day:Sat Time:10:30-12:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 15 Dec 15 Dec 2026 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 06 Jan 06 Jan 2027 £20.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 08 Jan 08 Jan 2027 £20.00 Day:Fri Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 02 Feb 02 Feb 2027 £20.00 Day:Tue Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 20 Mar 20 Mar 2027 £20.00 Day:Sat Time:11:00-12:30 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 01 Apr 01 Apr 2027 £20.00 Day:Thu Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 28 Apr 28 Apr 2027 £20.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 09 Jun 09 Jun 2027 £20.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-20:00 Duration:90 mins 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 Taster' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. 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