Future Film Makers is the ultimate Career Academy for anyone passionate about Television and Film. Whether you’re studying English, Film, or Media, this is your chance to bring your creativity to life writing, shooting, and promoting your very own films.
From crafting compelling scripts to mastering the art of editing, you’ll gain hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic and fast-paced industries out there. You’ll hear directly from industry insiders, take inspiring trips to real film sets and studios, and explore the full filmmaking process from page to screen. In the classroom, you’ll experiment with different forms and styles, learning how to write, direct, and bring your vision to life.
Future Film Makers could be the first step on your journey to an exciting career in TV and film and it all starts here.
You’ll work in teams to create your own film projects, from planning and scripting to filming and editing. Whether you’re behind the camera, writing the story, or directing the action, you’ll learn what it really takes to be a filmmaker.
This isn’t just about making movies it’s about discovering how the film industry works, and how your creativity, teamwork, and ideas can shape powerful stories.
What Will You Learn?
How to plan, shoot, and edit your own short films
The roles and responsibilities in a film crew
How to use professional equipment and software
The creative process behind storytelling and visual design
Real-world skills like communication, collaboration, and problem-solving
Beyond the Classroom
You’ll also get the chance to:
Go on trips to studios, meet professionals working in film, TV, and digital media and build a portfolio that could lead to university, apprenticeships, or creative careers.
Our Future Filmmakers Career Academy can offer a wide range of exciting trips and visits designed to inspire creativity, build industry knowledge, and develop practical skills. Here are the types of trip you might expect if you join this career academy:
London Film Museum & Studio Tours – Explore behind the scenes of iconic British films and TV shows.
BBC Television Centre or ITV Studios at Salford Keys – Discover how live broadcasts and scripted shows are made.
Filmmaking isn’t just about cameras and scripts. It’s about creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Starting young gives you a head start in building skills that are useful in loads of careers not just in film!
Here’s what you’ll gain:
Confidence: Share your ideas and bring them to life.
Communication: Learn how to tell stories that connect with people.
Teamwork: Work with others to make something amazing.
Technical Skills: Use cameras, editing software, and sound equipment.
Creative Thinking: Solve problems and think outside the box.
Having this fantastic experience will prepare you for a career in the creative industries.
Filmmaking opens doors to a wide range of exciting careers. Here are just a few:
Director – The creative leader who brings the story to life.
Screenwriter – The person who writes the script and dialogue.
Editor – The magician who cuts and shapes the final film.
Cinematographer – The expert behind the camera and lighting.
Producer – The organiser who makes sure everything runs smoothly.
Sound Designer – The one who creates the mood with music and effects.
Animator or VFX Artist – The digital wizard who adds special effects.
Actor – The face of the story, bringing characters to life.
And it doesn’t stop there—skills from filmmaking are also useful in marketing, journalism, game design, social media, and even education.
Our Elective Programme is designed to help you develop your gifts and interests as part of an enhanced level 3 programme. We will help you realise your potential by nurturing your talent and preparing you for study at the most prestigious universities or for progression to competitive higher-level apprenticeships. Your options range from our Honours Programme, which might include following a fourth A level, to specialist Futures Programmes that will support your career goals.
If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.