Practical Filmmaking - BA (Hons)
Central Film School London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking is designed to teach aspiring filmmakers the essential skills, across a range of disciplines, to prepare them for a career in the screen industries. Experienced filmmakers and educators have developed the curriculum to foster student talent, embed the discipline required and provide the knowledge necessary to be a successful, modern, industry professional.Programme OverviewA focus on the fundamental skills needed for the pre-production, production and post ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Practical Filmmaking is designed to teach aspiring filmmakers the essential skills, across a range of disciplines, to prepare them for a career in the screen industries.

Experienced filmmakers and educators have developed the curriculum to foster student talent, embed the discipline required and provide the knowledge necessary to be a successful, modern, industry professional.

Programme Overview

A focus on the fundamental skills needed for the pre-production, production and post production of a film, and the theory and practice that underpins the skill sets of professional filmmakers and writers.

  • Two-year accelerated Degree
  • Specialist seminar groups
  • Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge.
  • Specialist training on Arri SR3 Super 16mm camera from Panavision.
  • Learn about filmmaking from the perspective of the director, producer and writer and all key crew roles.
  • Focus on current issues through the impact of documentary filmmaking, supported by the Bertha Foundation and DocHouse.
  • Access equipment and facilities outside of class time.
What students say
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Max
01 Dec 25

Great environment for learning and you meet lots of great people who are passionate and available to work on film projects..Read more

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Erika
01 Dec 25

CFS provides great support for all of their students. All members of staff are lovely and we have access to so many resources, it makes learning fun !..Read more

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£11,100 per year

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£11,100 per year

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Students from England

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Wales

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£23,950 per year

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£23,950 per year

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Central Film School London
Avondale 72 Landor Road London England SW9 9PH United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Clapham North  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Clapham High Street  0.2 miles away
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