Practical Filmmaking Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Learn filmmaking by making films. This intensive two-year degree combines practical production, creative experimentation, and industry-focused training to develop versatile filmmakers ready for contemporary screen industries. From directing and cinematography to editing, sound, and producing, you'll gain hands-on experience across the filmmaking process before developing specialist expertise and creating a professional portfolio of work.

Programme Overview

* 2-year programme intensive fast-track programme including summer terms

* Taught by working industry professionals allowing students to receive training to industry standard from people who have up-to-date knowledge.

* Specialist training on Arri 16mm camera from Panavision.

* Learn about filmmaking from the perspective of the director, producer and writer and all key crew roles.

* Focus on current issues through the impact of documentary filmmaking, supported by the Bertha Foundation and DocHouse.

* Access to equipment and facilities outside of class time.

* Be trained in the use of a variety of professional post production softwares.

* Progression: Depending on the specialisations followed during their studies, students may progress as Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, Editors, Production Designers, and Sound Designers. Students may also choose to study at postgraduate level in a specialised subject. Many graduates work as freelancers on independent productions whilst building their experience.

70% of Central Film School graduates go on to work and /or further study 15 months after the course.

We are committed to providing our students every opportunity possible to speak directly with filmmakers of all kinds to learn about their journeys to becoming successful professionals in their chosen field.

We organise a series of events throughout the year where screen professionals tell their stories. In these sessions, a Guest Speaker is invited into the school to speak about their career and experience in the industry.

CFS has recently welcomed guests such as:

* Jason Flemyng – Actor: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Boiling Point, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

* Matt Jones – TV Screenwriter & Producer: Doctor Who, Shameless, Skins, Lucky Man

* Lucy Pardee – Casting Director: Aftersun, Rocks, American Honey, Dirty God

* Tim Haines – TV Drama and Documentary Maker: Walking with Dinosaurs, Primeval, The Loch

* Richard Hewitt - Film Producer: Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything, Never Let Me Go, The Aeronauts

* Eddie Hamilton - Editor: Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Kingsman: The Secret Service

Subject to approval by the Office for Students, Central Film School will have probationary degree awarding powers from September 2027. Achieving this milestone would enable us to award our own degrees while continuing to deliver the specialist, industry-focused education that defines us. Whilst this process is completed, all of our degrees will continue to be validated by Falmouth University. Students can enrol with confidence knowing their qualification will be fully recognised.