A week long summer school for young people to discover and explore film
What is it?


A week of hands-on free film training from film industry professionals, covering story-telling, camera technique, and film making.

The school is for young people aged 16-22.

5th - 9th August 2024, applications  open.



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Why?


We saw a gap in opportunities for young people to learn and enter the film industry.

This school offers a taster with talks and experience shared by some of London’s local film makers, as well as practical experiences with professional equipment.
The Team - Four professional film makers, based in South London.

 




Ben Saunders, 

Director, Editor
Candour Creative 

Beej Harris, 

Director
Clay Film
Beej Harris


Zac Crawley, 

Director, Producer
Candour Creative


Freddie Reed, 

Director of Photography
Freddie Reed
Film School 2023 - Film projects from previous school students.

 





Tyrone 



Lucien 




Daniel

FAQ


Where will it be?


The school will be held in West Norwood, a short walk from West Norwood and West Dulwich train stations as well as local bus connections.  

When is it happening?

5th - 9th August 2024

The school will run from Monday - Friday approximately from 10am until 4pm.



What will I learn?


Learning will cover the core film making process - how to tell stories, how to operate and exploring camera work, sound and lighting.

You will hear from a variety of professionals across the industry learning about their personal experience in film.

As well as this, participants will make a documentary short film in teams, giving opportunity to put into practice and develop skills learnt, whilst being supported and coached by the team.




Who can apply?


Anyone aged 16-22 - no previous qualifications or experience is required, although those with existing film interest and some experience would be preferred.




Is there a cost?


The film school is completely free! Lunch is even included.

 

Is there a stipend?


Sadly we do not cover transport or accomodation.

Will I make something?

At the end of the week,  each participant will have made a short documentary as part of a small team. This film can be used as part of your future portfolio of work.


Will I learn to edit?

Sadly we do not have the time to teach editing within the week of teaching, although we will cover the editing process.  

There might possibly be future opportunities to learn to edit beyond the weeks training.


Who is it run by?

The film school is organised and run by a group of 4 working professional film makers - Zac Crawley, Ben Saunders, Beej Harris and Freddie Reed. All of the team are DBS checked.

They are running the film school alongside their exisiting film projects; this enables them to bring current industry perspective, skills and experience.

They have run the film school in London previously as well as Freddie running a similar school in Cape Town for 4 years.

You can see their work here -

www.candourcreative.co
www.beejharris.co.uk
www.clayfilm.com
www.freddiereed.com
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We will let you know by 5th July whether your application is successful

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