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This course runs from Wednesday 29th - Thursday 30th July 2026 from 9am until 4pm each day on our Penryn Campus.

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking, including camera operation and lighting, editing and mixing in a specialist facility.

Designed for 14–17-year-olds with a passion for film, this two-day course will offer industry insights and introduce you to essential skills for selected key roles in the screen industries.

Through practical workshops in our professional-standard facilities at the School of Film and Television, you'll gain an introductory understanding of filmmaking, cinematography, sound, and visual postproduction.

Detailed Description

Date: Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30 July 2026
Location: School of Film and Television, Penryn Campus
Duration: Two days

Join us for this exciting and practical two-day Script to Screen course designed for 14–17-year-olds eager to explore the key elements of the film production process.  

Working in a supportive and inspiring environment in our professional standard School of Film and Television facilities, you’ll explore fundamental screen industry skills using industry standard equipment. During this course you will experience:  

• A production studio, working in camera, lighting, directing, acting and collaborating as a crew. 
• A postproduction studio, exploring editing and colour grading. 
• A Foley Suite and Dubbing Theatre control room, working at postproduction sound and re-recording. 
• Our purpose-built cinema, for a final screening of short films made within the School of Film and Television to conclude the second day. 

During the day, you will:  

• ​Receive introductory practical training in cinematography, sound and visual postproduction   
• ​Meet a range of professionals in the industry and gain valuable advice based on their experience   
• ​Meet like-minded individuals with a passion for film and start building your filmmaking network 

By the end of the course, you will:  

• ​Have gained an introductory understanding of the fundamentals of filmmaking, cinematography, sound and visual postproduction. 
• ​Understand crew roles in short filmmaking. 
• Have gained an understanding of postproduction facilities, and stages of the film production process. 

The course includes refreshments, lunch, and all materials you’ll need for the day. 

Further information and enquiries
Please see the course outline for details of the workshops on this course.

If you have any further questions please check the FAQs on our website or contact futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk.

Cancellation policy
Please read our Terms & Conditions to find out more.