Filmmaking: Production

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Co-created with the city’s most renowned production companies, including the BBC and Films at 59, this dynamic degree offers you the opportunity to master the latest, cutting-edge techniques that are driving today’s film and TV industry. With our strong connections to top employers, you’ll be networking with the industry, gaining invaluable exposure to the people and projects that define the future of film.

It’s 100% practical, giving you the chance to get stuck into every stage of production, from research, scriptwriting and development to directing and producing. This course provides you with the expert training you need to excel in every aspect of film production.

Where can this course take you?

This course will help you gain the skills to work in the film, streaming and TV industries. Related careers include production manager, camera operator, runner, self shooter, sound trainee, production designer, art department assistant, researcher, cinematographer, and many more.

Where you'll study

Bristol Film School is based at the Tobacco Factory in the centre of Bristol’s vibrant arts district. You'll have access to edit suites (PC and Mac), our NEXIS media management system, grading suites, an on-site studio and larger spaces for key projects, and a kit store for cameras (Arri, Blackmagic, Sony), lighting, and sound equipment.

Student projects

Check out projects by our Filmmaking students at www.boomsatsuma.com and on Instagram at @bristolfilmschool_boomsatsuma.

Course Modules

Find this course at www.boomsatsuma.com for a full module list with descriptions.

Year 1

Dive into everything you need to know to make great films. You’ll get hands-on with industry-standard kit and software and work across a range of projects and production roles, scriptwriting and learning about what it takes to plan a shoot. Learn to write scripts, shoot in the studio and on location, explore art direction, interview techniques, lighting and cinematography, sound recording and editing. Take part in film screenings and discussions to develop your critical voice.

This is a collaborative year, with both Production and Post Production students learning together to build core filmmaking skills.

• Introduction to Film

• Camera, Sound, Edit

• Story and Script

• Working with Clients

Year 2

Exploring documentary and drama you will work within professional work crews to develop ideas, pitch productions, build sets, direct actors and shoot on location. By making a variety of films, you’ll start to discover your strengths and explore specialist areas that interest you. Experience masterclasses and workshops in Red Helium, Arri Alexa, Sony FX6, lenses, grip kit and set lighting.There are also plenty of opportunities for work experience with creative companies across Bristol.

• On Set

• Creative Content

• Documentary

• Drama

Year 3

In your final year, take everything you’ve learned and push it further through ambitious, industry-facing projects. Develop two group film ideas with no restrictions on genre or format, and bring them to life from concept to final cut. Sharpen your critical voice through seminars and screenings and build a professional portfolio that includes your CV, showreel, website, and a self-directed industry project.

• Industry

• The Production Company

• Graduation Film

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