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Central: the journey starts here...

FULL-TIME PRoSPECTUS

4 Industry Endorsements &

Sponsors

5 Director’s Welcome

6 Student Feedback

7 Why Choose Central?

8 Tutors at Central

10 Facilities & Location

12 Shooting & Production Formats

14 Graduation at BAFTA

16 Student Benefits

CoURSES18 Industry Filmmaking Diploma

20 Professional Screen Directing

Diploma

22 Applied Screenwriting Diploma

24 one Month Practical

Filmmaking Certificate Course

26 Application Process & Student

Bursaries

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With best wishes

Ashley MusgraveDirector

Central Film School London

A warm welcome to Central Film School London!

The school was created to provide a new level of film

education to students training to work in the industry.

The award winning work produced by our students

reflects the quality of our film programmes and the

unique training system that has been developed at

the school.

We aim to provide every single student with

unequalled personal support, which is the reason

why our class sizes are kept small and why entrance

to our full-time courses is based on a competitive

interview and application materials.

Central Film School London is a warm, vibrant and

creative environment; a place where you are known

by name from your first day with us, a place where

you can develop your unique voice as a filmmaker

and ultimately the place where you can launch your

career through the work you will produce, through

the many industry professionals you will meet during

your time with us and through the access you receive

to our facilities once you have graduated.

We bring together some of the finest film tutors in the

world. our tutors are working industry professionals

with credits including ‘The Hurt Locker’, ‘Saving

Private Ryan’, ‘Batman: The Dark Knight’ and

‘Atonement’ and ranging to classics such as

‘The Third Man’ and ‘The African Queen’ and

‘The Misfits’. our tutors are experts in their fields,

having won a host of major international awards.

Central has also become the school that attracts the

most exciting new filmmakers working in the industry

today, including multi-award winning writer-directors

like Gareth Edwards (‘Monsters’) and Paul Andrew

Williams (‘London to Brighton’, ‘The Cottage’).

on a personal note, watching aspiring filmmakers

transform into respected industry professionals is a

very rewarding experience. In my last sixteen years

in film education I have had the pleasure of working

with some very gifted, dedicated students who have

now graduated to work on an incredible range of

major film projects with A-List actors and directors all

over the world.

If you believe in yourself enough to take up the

challenge involved in making it in this amazing

industry then we very much look forward to receiving

your application for one of our industry level courses.

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Industry Sponsors & Endorsements Welcome…

“The filmmaking programmes at Central Film School London provide students with a great opportunity to learn

what directing drama is really about.” Spike Jonze, Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Where the Wild Things Are

“We are delighted to sponsor Central Film School London’s graduation film screening.”Paramount Pictures UK

“Central provides a great learning environment for new filmmakers.” David Morgan, Pirates of The Caribbean, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

“The training programmes at Central Film School London are designed to provide you with the very best chance

to start your career in the film industry.”Bob Portal, Producer (Merchant of Venice, Lord of War, Red, White & Blue)

“It’s great to know there is a film school teaching students what they really need to learn.”Martin Freeman, The Hobbit, Breaking and Entering, Love Actually, The Office

“I praise the students at Central Film School for their originality and boldness and for the excellent technical craft

they display in their films.”Sarah Douglas, Managing Partner, Abbot Mead Vickers Advertising Agency

“We are pleased to sponsor Central Film School’s graduation screening at BAFTA. The quality of work was quite

extraordinary and showcased original, exciting new talent.”David Honey, European Director of Motion Pictures, Fujifilm

“Studying under Central Film School London’s Director gave me the practical skills and the contacts I needed to

launch my career in the film industry. The support was priceless, both during my course and in the following years.

Since graduating I have worked all around the world on over 20 feature films, including ‘The Da Vinci Code’,

‘The Golden Compass’ and ‘Casino Royale’. I currently work mainly on studio feature films as a 3rd Assistant

Director including ‘Hannibal Rising’ and ‘Prince of Persia’ but I also work on television dramas such as the BBC’s

‘Cranford’. The education and guidance I received was essential to getting started in the industry.”Hannah J. Brown, Assistant Director

The quality of the work produced by Central film students is genuinely outstanding, as is the quality of the unique

training system students receive at the school. The list below helps give a sense of what makes Central the choice

for students who are serious about working in the film industry:

1. Career Prospects: 100% Guaranteed Feature Film work for Central graduates*

2. Hands-on training on 35mm Film, Super 16mm and High Definition Digital

3. No hidden costs. Full film budgets, inclusive of stock and processing

4. The best tutor-to-student ratio of any film school in London

5. Brand new high-spec facilities including a fully air-conditioned studio

6. State of the art luxury screening theatre with 5.1 surround sound

7. Meet high-profile working industry professionals who tutor on our courses

8. Centrally located in Zone 1 in the heart of London’s arts and media community

9. opportunities to write and direct a film as well as working on many other films

10. Highest Film Budgets of any film school in London included in the course fee

11. All directing students travel to New York City for exclusive masterclasses

12. All full-time students receive a free one Year Unlimited Cinema Pass

13. Residential filmmaking weekends away are included in fee

14. The only film school in London to screen at BAFTA

15. The best practical support for graduates of any film school in the UK

NotePlease see individual course descriptions for details of which specific points apply to particular courses.*Subject to performance on course

Why Choose Central?

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Central Film School London is a vibrant, collaborative and creative environment where students are trained to

rigorous industry standards. We strongly encourage students who visit the school to speak to our current students

about their experiences at Central. Here are some of the things they have said recently:

Industry Filmmaking Diploma

“It was an invaluable experience being taught by industry professionals. Every class was a journey and I learned

something new from every tutor we had.”Laurence Clarke, Republic of Ireland, Graduate

“The course was very useful and I now feel confident as a filmmaker plus I have made many valuable contacts

through being at the school. Thank you all!”Pete Triggs, Northampton, Graduate

Applied Screenwriting Diploma

“For me, two of the best things about the course were that you are taught by tutors from the film industry and also,

we were encouraged to play an active part in the life of the film school by writing for the filmmakers and directors.”

Natasha Joseph, Malaysia, Graduate

“I have met some brilliant fellow students, both writers and directors, plus some great people on the staff. The

teaching was really solid and I would recommend the school to others wishing to study screenwriting.”Christie Walker, London, Graduate

Directing Diploma

“one of the things I really appreciate on the course is the opportunity to learn about the entire filmmaking process

in terms of the director’s journey. I also value the opportunity to use the school facilities outside of class time to

make additional films”.

Ursual Gruber, Austria

One Month Practical Filmmaking Certificate Course

“I travelled a long way for the course and so had very high expectations, which I am pleased to say were not only

met but surpassed. I knew what I wanted out of the course but ended up get much more than that”.

A K Bakare, Nigeria

“The course was worth its weight in gold. Thank you so much!”

James Bowsher, Barnes

Student Feedback

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At Central the emphasis is on bringing together a

faculty with enormous experience in the film and

television industries, combined with the ability to

deliver totally engaging, relevant practical training in

the art and craft of filmmaking.

Across the page you will see a small selection of

the films our tutors have worked on. These films

range from major feature films directed by the likes

of Steven Spielberg, Paul Thomas Anderson and

Tim Burton, to movies by the most cutting edge,

multi-award winning filmmakers. Such filmmakers

include Paul Andrew Williams (‘London to Brighton’),

Jake West (‘Doghouse’) and the writer-director

of groundbreaking science fiction film ‘Monsters’,

Gareth Edwards, who gave a pre-release private

screening of the film to Central students, followed by

a masterclass in independent filmmaking.

our outstanding faculty includes legendary directing

tutor, Patrick Tucker; senior screenwriting tutor,

Rob Ritchie; Script Supervising tutor Angela Allen,

whose credits include fourteen John Houston films

including ‘The African Queen’ and ‘The Misfits’ with

Marilyn Monroe, as well as London’s most produced

screenwriting tutor, Dave Mitchell. Core tutors

are complemented by a long list of guest tutors,

including Robin Vidgeon BSC, (‘The Mission’, ‘Close

Encounters’, ‘Hellraiser’) and Barry Ackroyd BSC,

winner of the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture,

‘The Hurt Locker’.

A selection of films our tutors have worked on: Tutors

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Robin Vidgeon BSC gives a Master Class in Lighting

Legendary Script Supervisor Angela Allen teaches continuity to IFD students

Award winning director, Tom Hunsinger, workshops scenes with screenwriting students

‘Monsters’ director, Gareth Edwards, teaches at Central

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Central Film School London is centrally located in Zone 1

in the heart of Shoreditch, London’s most vibrant cultural

quarter. Universal House is an iconic building that formerly

housed many of Britain’s contemporary artists, including

Tracey Emin, before being recently fully refurbished to

house the school’s air-conditioned studio, production

offices, classrooms, edit suites and 5.1. Surround Sound

cinema. The school looks out on London’s famous Brick

Lane, which has over a hundred bars, clubs, restaurants,

galleries and arts venues plus three world famous weekly

fashion markets. our location reflects our core belief that

filmmakers need to be at the centre of our culture.

The school is known for being a friendly, nurturing

environment with plenty of social activities, because we

recognize that many of our students are new to life in

London, and indeed new to life in the UK.

Universal House is very easy to access by train, tube and

bus. The school is just minutes away from 4 underground

stations and Liverpool Street mainline train station.

The closest tube station is Aldgate East, from which you

are advised to take the Whitchapel Gallery Exit turning

left, then immediately left again onto osborne Street.

After walking approximately 100 metres you will arrive at

a crossroads with Brick Lane in front of you and Universal

House on your left at the beginning of Wentworth Street.

Please use the following postal address:

Central Film School London

3rd Floor Universal House

88-94 Wentworth Street

London

E1 7SA

Telephone: +44.(0).207.377.6060

The studio

The screening theatre

The lobby

Location and Facilities

Reception

Central leads the way in training its students on

established and emerging professional formats.

Whilst we are the only film school in the world in which

students get to shoot on 35mm film on a one Year

course, we are also at the forefront of experimenting

with new and emerging formats.

In addition to shooting on 35mm film and Super

16mm film, students also shoot on PRo HD solid

state cameras. our HD training includes the industry

standard Sony EX-3 with Pro 35 adapter and 35mm

prime lenses, the groundbreaking Canon 5D MkII with

full Moviecam rig and full 35mm lens and the latest

offering from RED. Whatever the format, students

are trained on the same level of equipment as that

used by professional film crews.

The same principle applies to all the other equipment

at the school, where students train on the same kit

as they will use when they move on to work in the

industry.

Where the industry is fully digital, such as in all

aspects of post-production, so are we, training our

filmmakers to cut on the industry standard FINAL

CUT STUDIo and PRoTooLS.

Training in film producing is delivered in a specialist

production suite at the school where students

are provided with independent office facilities

and telephone lines as well as the support of a

dedicated Production Manager. Students train on

industry standard software including MoVIE MAGIC

BUDGETING and MoVIE MAGIC SCHEDULING.

Shooting & Production Formats

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35mm

16mm

RED and other emerging High Definition Digital Formats

Students work with industry standard equipment

In recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced by students who have trained at Central Film School London, we

are delighted to be the only film school in London that provides an industry showcase screening each year in the main theatre

at BAFTA.

Central Film School students are given an amazing opportunity to screen their work to industry talent agents and producers,

followed by being invited up to the main stage to receive their diplomas.

The event culminates in the Awards Ceremony, which all students are eligible to compete for, in the following categories:

• Best Director

• Best Producer

• Best Cinematography Student

• Screenwriter of the Year

• Best Feature Screenplay

• Jury Award for Best Film

• Audience Award for Best Film

• Filmmaker of the Year

After Graduating

Central Film School London is the only film school in the UK to provide its graduates with free access to all of the school’s

production facilities to help them in the first year of their careers.

Graduation at BAFTA

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School Director introducing the Graduation Films at BAFTA

Laura Swain wins Screenwriter of the Year Award

Resul Keech and team win Audience Award for ‘one Night in London’

Dymock Brett, winner of Filmmaker of the Year, with Emma Swannack

Reynaldo Ortiz receives Directing Diploma from film producer, Bob Portal

Students networking at BAFTA after the awards

Central Film School London Awards

Evenings with Guest Speakers

Students are invited to attend exclusive guest

lectures, Q&A sessions and workshops with industry

speakers where they can learn from those with years

of experience working on some of the biggest films

in the world.

Social Events

Formal social events are scheduled each month, but

often it is the informal, impromptu nights out or trips

away that will lead to our students making creative

and social bonds with each other that will last well

into their professional careers.

Every night can be movie night…

Thanks to Cineworld, every full-time student at

Central Film School London receives a FREE one

Year Unlimited Access Movie Pass to any Cineworld

cinema in London and the rest of the UK. This means

that you can spend as much of your free time as you

wish watching movies and probably seeing them with

new eyes as you learn more and more of the secrets

of professional filmmaking.

The school also has an extensive DVD library and

provides students with the opportunity to view any of

these films in our state of the art screening theatre.

Student-Tutor Business Meeting at BAFTA

Every full-time student is also invited to the private

members’ lounge at BAFTA to review their progress

and to discuss their career path after film school.

These meetings give students access to the type of

environments in which many film deals are discussed

and where decisions are made.

The Location Shoot Residential

All full-time courses include residential visits, which

are not only great for teambuilding, but reproduce

the experience of going away on a location shoot. In

the past students have shot on location on the South

Coast of England and have been flown out to the

Republic of Ireland to shoot at Hilton Park country

mansion.

New York City

Directing Students are flown to New York City for

their residential visit to complete one module of their

course. on previous visits students have received

training in contemporary acting and directing

techniques from some of the most famous acting

schools in the world, including a masterclass in

Strasberg Technique from Mrs. Anna Strasberg and

classes in Practical Aesthetics Technique at William

H. Macy and David Mamet’s Atlantic Theatre School.

“For me one of the best things about the school is studying in such a creative and collaborative environment. The

facilities are excellent and the staff are so supportive that you really feel like you are at home here from the first

week on the course.”

Laurence Clarke, Industry Filmmaking Diploma student

Student Benefits

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“Quite possibly the toughest, most demanding but most rewarding One Year filmmaking

course anywhere in the world – and that’s exactly what is needed to prepare you for the real

industry!”

Patrick Tucker, Internationally acclaimed Directing Tutor at Central Film School LondonThe one-Year ‘Industry Filmmaking Diploma’ is an intensive programme that covers all the major areas of professional filmmaking through a hands-on, practical approach, structured around you making your own films to professional standards. Training is delivered by working industry professionals through a combination of dynamic practical workshops, masterclasses and on-set support

as you shoot in the school’s fully equipped film studio or on location across London and beyond. The course provides training for major motion picture production all the way from writing and breaking down scripts for production right through to shooting your films and working with composers and sound designers in the edit suite.

All learning is focused on you directing and crewing a high number of films with experienced actors – you will spend your time shooting on film and Professional High Definition digital formats, learning the highest professional studio standards used in major motion picture production. Early on in the course students go on a residential location shoot outside of London. This is not only great for team building, but broadens the scope of the training received on the course by

reproducing the experience of being a crew member on a location shoot. one of the keys to success on this course is that group sizes are strictly limited, meaning that there are no more than 9 students in practical workshop sessions, ensuring a very high level of hands-on training.

• All students will have the opportunity to produce a showreel of short films that showcase their talents in a number of areas. Please note that students also have the opportunity to specialize in areas of their choice in the latter stages of the course

• All students who complete the course successfully gain Central Film School London’s Industry Diploma in Filmmaking, presented at the Graduation Screening and Awards Ceremony held annually at BAFTA

• As with all full-time courses at Central Film School London, places on the Industry Filmmaking Diploma are strictly limited to ensure students are taught in small groups and receive a higher level of individual support.

• We are essentially looking for raw talent and new voices with something to say and the potential to gain employment in the film industry. Applicants are advised to submit any samples of work that they feel may support their application.

• Apply now because at Central Film School we operate a rolling application process, which means that once a course is full it is then closed for that year - there is no set deadline for applications. Practical workshops normally take place in groups of 6-9 students

• 12- 18 students per year, split into two groups

How to Apply 1. Download an application form2. Write a 1-2 page personal statement3. Submit a CV (Resume)4. Submit 4 passport photographs5. Submit any supporting material you

think may be relevant6. Email or post the materials to the school

• Have a working understanding of everything from how to assess the dramatic and filmic merits of a script to adjusting the sound design of the final version of your film before it goes in front of industry audiences on the main screen at BAFTA

• Have gained practical skills in all major departments of filmmaking

• Be trained in the use Apple Final Cut Pro

• Be trained in professional production paperwork using industry standard software such as MovieMagic Scheduling and MovieMagic Budgeting

• Have gained practical experience in shooting on 35mm film, 16mm film and a variety of professional grade High Definition digital formats


Directing:Director1st Assistant Director2nd Assistant Director3rd Assistant DirectorFloor Runner

Script SupervisorCinematography:Director of PhotographyCamera operatorFocus PullerClapper/Loader

Camera AssistantGafferSparkProduction Sound:Sound MixerBoom operator

Producing:ProducerProduction ManagerProduction AssistantEditing:Editor

1st Assistant EditorSound DesignerScreenwritingScreenwriterScript Editor

Introduction

Course outline

By the end of the course you will:

During the course you will gain working experience in the following production roles:

on Completion

Entry Requirements and When to Apply

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Filmmaking student recording sound

IFD student shooting on 35mm film

on location in Hyde Park

on the set of ‘Natural’

Filmmaking students measuring focal length for the next tracking shot

Directing student shooting period drama ‘Tongues’ on location

Professional Screen Directing Diploma

This one Year intensive training programme is the ultimate course to prepare aspiring directors to work successfully in the screen industries. The programme responds to the realities of starting a career as a screen director and provides the very best opportunity to develop the skills you need to establish yourself in the industry.

In addition to the modules outlined above, the programme teaches directors how to work confidently with actors from a wide range of acting backgrounds and how to get the very best out of them in rehearsals and on-set, which is the skill many producers look for in upcoming directors.

Many successful film directors, including oscar Winning Best Director of The King’s Speech, Tom Hooper, began their careers in television, which provided the platform to progress through the industry. To this end, students on the directing programme receive specialist tuition in the following areas:

1. Directing Films2. Directing Commercials3. Directing Documentaries4. Directing Music Videos5. Directing Multi-Camera Soaps6. Directing Single Camera Television Drama

• 7 things never to say when directing any actor• Identifying commonly used result-based directing, why it is

used and what its limits are • Working with a diverse range of acting methods and techniques• Advanced screen directing techniques for both the small and

big screen• Advanced techniques in visual storytelling through camera

placement

• Directing rehearsals using improvisation exercises• Taking part in acting classes to enable students to experience

receiving direction as well as giving it• Casting professionally and successfully• Performance-led blocking and camera placement• Working with children, animals and non-professionals• Q&A sessions with established actors and directors• Directing sex scenes and other intimate material

on the course students primarily learn through doing: through staging scenes, through casting, through structuring and directing rehearsals, through blocking for camera, through working under time pressure and through dealing with a wide range of the problems commonly encountered by professional directors on set. The course is taught by directors with years of professional experience who are regarded as leading experts in their fields. Tutors include BAFTA winning directors such as Simon Shore,

Richard Kweitniowski and Rachel Tillotson, as well as internationally acclaimed Master Tutor, Patrick Tucker.Working with actors is taught by Course Leader, Katie Morgan, as well multi-award winning director Tom Hunsinger. Master classes have have been provided by internationally renowned tutors such as Patrick Quaglaino, Lola Cohen, Scott Zigler and Mrs. Anna Strasberg.

In addition to receiving practical tuition in all of the above areas of directing, students will have the opportunity to select specialisms and produce a minimum of three of the following:• A graduation quality short film• A music video

• A test commercial• A documentary promo or documentary short• A multi-camera television scene• A single camera television drama piece

Introduction

Course outline

Working with Actors

Tutors and Teaching Styles

on Completion

• Apply now because at Central Film School we have a rolling application process, which means that once a course is full it is then closed for that year - there is no set deadline for applications.

• As with all full-time courses at Central Film School London, places on the Professional Directing Diploma are strictly limited to ensure students are taught in small groups and receive a high level of individual support.

• We are essentially looking for raw talent and new voices with something to say

and the potential to gain employment in the film industry.

How to Apply

1. Download an application form2. Write a 1-2 page personal statement3. Submit a CV (Resume)4. Submit 4 passport photographs5. Submit any supporting material you think

may be relevant6. Email or post the materials to the school

We are happy to conduct telephone interviews for international students.Please note that applicants must be 18 or over at the time the course starts.Applicants are advised to submit a 1-2 page personal statement outlining why they wish to take the course, along with any other supporting materials, including films, scripts or other work that may be relevant.For any further information please call the school on: 0044.(0).207.377.6060

Entry Requirements and When to Apply

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Professional actors perform a reading of student film scripts

“This is the only screenwriting course I know of where students actually see their scripts go into production, are taught to write to industry standards by working screenwriters and pitch directly to working agents and producers. I look forward to meeting your next graduates...” Bob Portal (Merchant of Venice, Lord of War, Red, White & Blue)

“The course provided an amazing level of personal support from working professionals who are brilliant at developing new writers. Thank you so much for everything!” John Stuart, Graduate 2011


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The Applied Screenwriting Diploma is a unique writing programme that provides the opportunity to learn the art and craft of screenwriting at an accelerated pace. During this one Year programme students receive expert teaching from working industry screenwriters and also see work they have written being rehearsed and going into production. After developing their screenwriting skills by working on exercises, scenes and short films, students then go on to focus on writing feature films, for which they receive professional script development support before pitching at exclusive meetings with UK literary agents.

Tutors and guest tutors include:• Rob Ritchie - Senior Development Executive and former Head of

Screenwriting at the NFTS• Michael Robert Johnson - Sherlock Holmes (Guy Richie 2009)• Clare Downs - Senior Development Executive whose credits include

Blade Runner• Dave Mitchell - open Water 2, Dead Fish• Camilla Bubna-Kasteliz - Script Editor & Reader for the British Film

Institute

• Tom Hunsinger - Lawless Hearts, Waking Ned

• Learn to write to professional standards from working screenwriters

• Write a complete feature film and 2 further treatments whilst on the course

• See your scenes come to life in the hands of professional directors• Pitch for your short films to go into production whilst on the course

• Learn to work with industry film producers• Residential writing weekend included• Meet high-profile working industry professionals who tutor on the

course• 1-2-1 meetings with London-based talent agents• one Year Unlimited Cinema Pass included courtesy of Cineworld

• To provide aspiring screenwriters with the opportunity to work with filmmakers in a vibrant creative environment where they can create a reel of produced work

• To teach new writers how to write feature films

• To provide practical training in writing script coverage and working with production companies

• To provide all screenwriters on the course with the opportunity to pitch their ideas to working literary agents in London

• Developed an understanding of writing commercial feature films• Completed an original feature film script• Gained experience of writing professional script coverage notes

for a production company

• Had scenes or short films staged and shot• Developed a minimum of TWo further feature or television ideas

up to treatment/outline stage

The course is delivered over three terms. In the first term students gain a solid foundation in the key disciplines of screenwriting by studying under professional screenwriters. These classes are supplemented by workshops with film directors and professional actors in which students have scenes they have written dramatized. The first term begins with a focus on writing short films, which students then pitch to go into production.

During the second part of this term students focus more on the craft of writing feature films, which is continued in the second term until students are ready to begin writing their original feature films.

In the final term of the course students develop their skills as Script Readers, writing coverage on feature films, under the guidance of one of London’s highly respected development consultants.

Students will be given an exclusive opportunity to pitch their best ideas to major literary agents at a specially arranged pitching panel. This is another way in which Central Film School London provides its students with the very

best opportunity to kick-start their careers and get ahead of the competition.All students successfully completing the course will receive the Applied Screenwriting Award at the annual Graduation Screening

and Awards Ceremony at BAFTA.Also at the ceremony one graduating student per class will be presented with the “Screenwriter of the Year” Award.

Introduction

Course Highlights

The four main aims of the course are:

By the end of the course all students will have:

Teaching Styles

on Completion

We are essentially looking for raw talent and new voices with something to say and the potential to gain employment in the film industry

How to Apply1. Download an application form2. Write a 1-2 page personal statement3. Submit a CV (Resume)4. Submit 4 passport photographs5. Submit any supporting material you

think may be relevant6. Email or post the materials to the school

Applicants are invited to submit a writing sample demonstrating their creative potential (20 Page Maximum).Please note that we are happy to conduct telephone interviews for international students.

Entry Requirements and When to Apply?

“The course was worth its weight in gold. Thank you so much!” James Bowsher, September 2010 One Month Practical Filmmaking Certificate Course

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• During this one-month intensive filmmaking course, you will get hands-on training in professional filmmaking working under the guidance of internationally respected filmmakers and tutors, including directing Master Tutor, Patrick Tucker.

• From the first day you arrive at the school in the heart of central London there are practical workshops and training exercises that provide a well-balanced introduction to the technical craft of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.

• The quality of the final work speaks for itself and we always encourage prospective students to go online and compare the quality of this work with that of other short courses anywhere in the world.

• Unlike some other short courses, the Certificate course at Central introduces students to ALL of the main aspects of contemporary filmmaking, including professional sound recording, casting and producing.

on the course you will have the opportunity to write and direct a high quality short film with professional actors and receive support from working film industry experts. The certificate filmmaking course provides practical and relevant foundation level training in the following key areas: • Directing• Screenwriting • Cinematography• Producing • Sound Recording• Casting• Sound Design • Editing• Festival Submission Strategy

As with all courses at Central, the emphasis is on clear, straight-talking tuition, working with industry standard equipment and professional post-production facilities. All tuition leads towards the production of quality short films made in small production teams, which are premiered at the end of the course Champagne Screening. To see some examples of the films produced on this course visit the screening room on our website where films are regularly uploaded.

Introduction

Course overview

• This course is designed for those with little or no experience of professional filmmaking. The course is designed to provide training in professional practice at a professional foundation level.

• To apply either call the school directly or email via the online Course Booking Form on the website.

• Students who have completed this course have gone on to make their own independent short films using the training and guidance they have received or gone on to apply for one of our full-time one Year training programmes.

• The age of students who have taken

the course ranges from 18-55, with students travelling from all over the world.

• Students on the one Month course are actively invited to attend social networking events during their time on the course to help build up a list of contacts for future projects.

To Apply

Master tutor, Patrick Tucker, prepares feedback notes in the Edit Suite

Full-time courses are open to candidates of 18 and

over.

Due to the demanding nature of our full-time courses,

places are offered selectively to applicants based

on their submission materials and performance at

interview.

Please find a Full-Time Application Form enclosed. If

you should require another application form for any

reason, you can download one from our website or

contact us by email or telephone to request one.

In the following section you will find detailed

instructions on how to apply for the full-time course of

your choice. Please read these instructions carefully

as they have been designed to make your application

process easier.

once you have completed your application materials

please post materials for all full-time courses to:

Emma Swannack,

Third Floor, Universal House

88-94 Wentworth Street

London

E1 7SA

UK

Alternatively, email your materials to:

[email protected]

Tel: +44.(0)207.377.6060


Suggested Application Materials

1. Written

one of the following:

a. A 1-2 page personal statement explaining what

has made you want to apply for the course and

giving an idea of the kind of films, genres, writers

or directors that you have been inspired by.

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b. A short film script or excerpt of a longer script you

have written (2-10 pages)

2. Visual

Visual submissions are not compulsory, however, if

you have materials that you feel may further support

your application then please consider submitting the

following:

a. Your showreel on DVD*

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b. A short film (drama or documentary) you have

made/worked on, on DVD*. Please include

details on your role/s in the production

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c. Portfolio of stills demonstrating your knowledge

of visual storytelling.

3. Current CV

4. Two references with contact details

5. Four passport pictures

6. Application fee (£25, non-refundable)

7. Completed application form

Application Process

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1. Writing sample (or samples) demonstrating your creative potential

1b. A 1-2 page personal statement explaining what has made you want to apply for the course and giving an idea of the kind of films, genres, writers or directors that you have been inspired by.

2. Current CV





Professional Screen Directing Diploma


1. Your showreel on DVD* and/or other films you have worked on clearly stating your role/s in each piece.

1b. A 1-2 page personal statement explaining what has made you want to apply for the course and giving an idea of the kind of films, genres, writers or directors that you have been inspired by.

2. Current CV





Payments can be made by credit/ debit card, cheque

or BACS transfer. For more information please refer

to the payment details section on the Full-Time

Application Form.

We are able to offer financial support to a limited

number of students each year in the form of bursaries

ranging from £1,500 up to 50% of course fees.

Bursary students are required to make a positive

contribution to the life of the film school in a variety

of suitable roles.

If you wish to apply for a financially assisted bursary

place on one of our full-time courses please submit

an additional letter with your application materials

detailing your grounds for applying and any previous

work experience that you think may be relevant to a

bursary role.

Payment

* Links to websites on which we can view your work are also acceptable.

Bursary Applications

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…the journey starts here

Central Film School London:

Contact

Email:[email protected]

Telephone:+44.(0).207.377.6060

Fax:+44.(0).207.377.6057

Post:Central Film School LondonThird Floor, Universal House88-94 Wentworth StreetLondonE1 7SAUK

Registered in England:No. 06544395

Website:www.centralfilmschool.com

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