Filmmaking & production

Film & video production courses in London

Do you want to make films? Whether you want to make documentaries, dramas, training or infotainment videos, experimental or fine art film installations, video blogs or Instagram posts, we have the video or filmmaking course to suit your needs. You will be guided through all the processes and techniques from pre-production, filming and recording sound, video editing through to rendering your own finished film.

HD camcorders, DSLR cameras, smart phones and tablets are all used in contemporary filmmaking practice and we offer different courses specialising in these different recording devices.

Whether you're a beginner, or you would like to advance your current knowledge, our part-time courses delivered by expert tutors and film practitioners could be exactly what you're looking for. Our courses are offered during the evenings, daytime and weekends.

We’re very proud of our student’s successes in gaining commissions and being selected for local, national and international Film festivals, join in our vibrant film making culture.

For more information please contact Visual Arts: VisualArts@citylit.ac.uk

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
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  2. Experimental filmmaking: stage 1
    Course start date:  Mon 10 Feb 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Monika Kita
    On this fast track practical experimental film making course you will be encouraged to push boundaries exploring experimental digital film making. Explore ideas, develop skills and create your own personal project using professional equipment and software. Invaluable for film makers and artists who wish to enhance their moving image practice.explore visual and conceptual ideas,.
    Full fee £349.00 Senior fee £279.00 Concession £227.00
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  3. Full fee £189.00 Senior fee £189.00 Concession £189.00
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  4. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. DSLR for video: shoot and edit
    Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 27 Feb 2025

    Location on this date:  Kean Street Photography Studio

    Tutors:  Monika Kita
    Think quality video production needs a whole film crew? Think again! Discover how you can easily shoot and edit professional-level video on your own digital SLR camera; get expert guidance on the whole process and find out why DSLRs have become the camera of choice for many broadcast professionals.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  6. Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £199.00
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  7. Narrative filmmaking
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 15 Mar 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Peter Gomes
    Learn to produce your own short fiction film, from storyboards and pre-production to shooting and editing. Explore how to construct an exciting narrative, experiment with different shots and camera movements, and get to grips with recording and editing technology, producing your own professional-looking short movie.
    Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
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  8. Create a short film in a day
    Course start date:  Wed 2 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  David Kline
    Shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun and fast paced practical introduction to film making.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  9. Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
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  10. Full fee £449.00 Senior fee £359.00 Concession £292.00
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  11. Full fee £529.00 Senior fee £423.00 Concession £344.00
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  12. Explore editing: essential masking tips for better content
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 2 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lily Markiewicz
    Masking is a essential skill for all editors. But masking isn’t just about hiding an unwanted object in the image. More often, it is used to creatively draw the viewer’s attention to a particular area. An invaluable skill for any film maker.



    This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
    Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £129.00
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  13. Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £229.00
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