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.
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- Experimental filmmaking: stage 1
Course start date: Sun 14 Jun 2026 (and 3 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLearn about the differences between experimental film and conventional narrative. Begin to create digital films that challenge rather than cater to conventional expectations. Explore how to create original material in both form and content.Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00 - Create a short film in a weekend Course start date: Sat 11 Jul 2026 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesLearn how to script, storyboard, shoot, edit and export a short film in this fun and fast paced introduction to film making.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00 - DSLR for video: shoot and edit in 3 days Course start date: Wed 15 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineThink 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 £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Explore editing: essential masking tips for better content Course start date: Thu 16 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczMasking 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.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £84.00 - Narrative filmmaking Course start date: Tue 28 Jul 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczTelling a story on film comes with its own challenges. This practical course demystifies what it takes to do this successfully.Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00 - Shoot a short film: beginnersCourse start date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Monika KitaHave you always wanted to make a film but didn’t know where to start? This course will guide you through
all the film making processes including scripting, filming, recording sound, editing and exporting your own
short film.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Producing a documentary: from development to deliveryCourse start date: Tue 29 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Joyce TrozzoThis professional documentary course explores the process of producing a documentary from initial idea through to post-production and distribution.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Filmmaking: shoot and edit Course start date: Mon 9 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczTelling a story on film comes with its own challenges. This practical course demystifies what it takes to do this successfully.Full fee £579.00 Senior fee £463.00 Concession £376.00 - DSLR for video: shoot and editCourse start date: Wed 11 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesThis practical five session course introduces the fundamentals of DSLR filmmaking for beginners and aspiring content creators. Students will learn how to confidently shoot cinematic video using DSLR or mirrorless cameras while developing core filmmaking skills from planning through to production and post-production using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Documentary filmmakingCourse start date: Mon 16 Nov 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczOn this practical course you will be introduced to the most important stages and elements needed to make a successful short film.
Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - Create a short film on your smartphoneCourse start date: Sat 21 Nov 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineThe film making potential of smart phones and tablets have developed greatly over the last few years. Enjoy learning techniques for using them effectively to create short professional looking films for publishing online or for film festival submissions.
Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £209.00 - Create a short film in a dayCourse start date: Wed 31 Mar 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: David KlineShoot, 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 - Documentary filmmaking on SaturdaysCourse start date: Sat 1 May 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczDocumentary-style films are the most popular genre on Social Media, on TV, and in Film festivals. Come and learn the essential techniques that make a gripping documentary.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00 - City Lit Pro: video bootcamp for businessCourse start date: Thu 3 Jun 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lyndon IvesLearn how to create professional, engaging video content for your business using accessible tools and practical production techniques.
Full fee £399.00 Senior fee £319.00 Concession £259.00 - Develop your filmmaking Course start date: Mon 14 Jun 2027
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Lily MarkiewiczLooking for an opportunity to build on your previous film making and editing experiences? Want to develop your leaning further, make more effective films with more professional decisions at each stage of production or simply have some further guidance? Then this class is for you.Full fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £324.00
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