Introduction to Filmmaking - Summer School

Course Overview

Build the core skills to bring stories to life on screen in this five-day filmmaking summer school. Designed for beginners, this intensive course gives you a practical introduction to how films are planned, shot and shaped in post-production.

Across the week, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops that mix discussion, film analysis and practical exercises. You’ll explore how meaning is created on screen, how to plan and shoot a scene, and how to bring everything together through editing.

Delivered at SAE campuses across the UK, the course covers visual storytelling, camera basics, lighting, sound recording and the essentials of post-production. You’ll also get a feel for how real productions run, working with others in a studio setting and trying out different creative roles.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand how films communicate meaning through framing, movement and visual style

• Develop simple story ideas using shot-based storytelling

• Use a camera and apply basic lighting techniques

• Record sound on set, including dialogue and ambient audio

• Edit footage and apply basic colour grading

• Work as part of a team and share feedback on creative work

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Course Features

Filmmaking fundamentals
Get to grips with storytelling, camera work, lighting, sound and editing through practical tasks that reflect real workflows.

Collaborative environment
Work with other students in a setting that feels closer to an actual film set, with shared roles and creative input.

Industry insight
Pick up guidance from tutors on building a portfolio, getting started in entry-level roles and what to do next if you want to study further.

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Key Facts

The course takes place from Monday to Friday between 10am - 5pm
London: 297 Kingsland Rd, E8 4DD
Leamington: 2 Spencer Yard, CV31 3NE
Glasgow: 85 87 Portman St, Kinning Park, G41 1EJ
Liverpool: 2 Paddington Village, L7 3FA
Leeds: The Electric Press, 1, Millennium Square, LS2 3AD

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Entry Requirements

No previous filming, editing or production experience is required for this course. Basic computer skills are helpful, but all technical and creative skills will be taught from the ground up. All you need is curiosity, enthusiasm, a willingness to collaborate and an interest in all things film.

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Upcoming Dates

Glasgow

Aug 17, 2026

£299.00 11 spaces

Aug 24, 2026

£299.00 14 spaces

Leamington Spa

Aug 17, 2026

£299.00 12 spaces

Leeds

Aug 17, 2026

£299.00 14 spaces

Liverpool

Aug 10, 2026

£299.00 13 spaces

Aug 17, 2026

£299.00 14 spaces

London

Aug 10, 2026

£399.00 15 spaces

Aug 17, 2026

£399.00 13 spaces

Introduction to Filmmaking - Summer School

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

Course Features

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Upcoming Dates

Glasgow

Leamington Spa

Leeds

Liverpool

London

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