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Contents —— Our Values 4 Welcome 7 Who We Are 9 Why Screen and Film School? 10 Our Connections Partnerships 17 Today’s Film Industry 19 Enhancing Employability 21 Masterclasses 26 Meet your Patrons 28 Meet Your Lecturers 30 Our Cities Birmingham 37 Brighton 43 Manchester 51 Our Students Student Success 58 Case Study 61 Industry Testimonials 62 Graduate Testimonial 64 BA (Hons) Courses BA (Hons) Filmmaking 69 BA (Hons) Film Business and Production 73 MA Screen and Film Production 75 BA (Hons) Filmmaking (Top-Up) 77 Academic Excellence 78 How to Apply Fees and Funding 82 Making Your Application 83 Scholarships and Bursaries 84 Student Support 86 Accommodation 88 Visit Us 93 Contact Information 94
Purpose
Inspire the next generation of industry professionals through the creation of inclusive and creative learning
environments, that remove barriers, and create opportunities for equal participation in the creative industries.
Vision Grow Together
We work together as one community,
Provide the highest standard of industry-led education built on a foundation of collaboration, inclusivity and an
united by our collective ideals, passions and values
entrepreneurial spirit; preparing our students for a sustainable career within the creative industries.
to shape our shared world for the better.
Our Values
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Believe in Everyone Own It
We embrace and celebrate diversity to create We encourage every individual to take responsibility
a culture of belonging and respect, for their communities and work together
holding each other up and creating space to be a force for positive change.
for every voice to be heard.
Challenge the Norm Do the Right Thing
We are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of new ways We act with courage and integrity in all areas
of working that can advance our communities of our organisation to protect our communities,
in positive and inspiring ways. our business and the environment.
Welcome
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Screen and Film School is located in Birmingham, Brighton
and Manchester, some of the most welcoming, diverse and
fun cities in which you could hope to study.
All of our locations boast an impressive cluster of creative
organisations and interesting individuals for students to
network and collaborate with.
Our bespoke combination of practical courses, high-tech
facilities, industry placements, Masterclasses, live project
briefs and site visits will provide you with an understanding
of how to operate and flourish in the film industry.
That’s not to mention the exciting patrons we have on
board for the next academic year, as well as the diverse
choice of accommodation we offer, all situated right at the
heart of our three cities.
We hope you choose to join us; we will support you in your
journey towards a successful and sustainable career in
Screen and Film.
Dara Kilkenny
Executive Principal, Screen and Film School
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Who We Are
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Screen and Film School proudly celebrated its 15th When you join us, you will:
anniversary in 2021. Over those 15 years, it has turned • Dive into a community of like-minded film lovers
hundreds of passionate filmmakers into industry from every specialism and make solid connections
professionals. As we move into our 16th year, we with our numerous industry partners
invite you to get creative, be inspired and become • Harness Screen and Film School’s state-of-the-art
film industry-ready in a dedicated community where facilities
film is king. We have two brand new schools – located • Tap into our contacts, including leading production
in the heartland of the country, Birmingham and companies, renowned freelancers and major
Manchester – to complement our flagship southern film festivals
campus in Brighton. The new coupled with the well- • Collaborate with fellow students to build a bespoke
established makes us a mighty force in the UK film calling card and cutting-edge portfolio and showreel
world as we head into a fresh academic year. • Become a valued member of the wider community
in one of our 3 home cities: Birmingham, Brighton
The British film and television industry is booming: or Manchester
2020 Q4 recorded the highest quarterly combined • Feel completely at home and comfortable in an
film and HETV spend of that year, with £1.19 billion environment which encourages and nurtures
for 76 productions which is the second highest spend students from all backgrounds, financial situations,
for any quarter on record. There’s never been a race, gender, age or ethnicity.
better time to seize the growing career opportunities
out there, and Screen and Film School, with 3 sites In addition to this, our world-class lecturers will share
located in 3 wonderful UK cities, puts it all at their knowledge and experience with you at Screen
your fingertips. and Film School. They are all active players in their
fields and boast credits with the world’s biggest film
We’ve helped to kick-start the careers of students makers and broadcasters. They have the passion and
into the world of feature films, television series, fundamental knowledge to drive your career forward.
documentaries, music videos, adverts, corporate work
and promo videos. Not to mention other diverse areas Your career in the screen and film industry awaits in
such as screenwriting, directing, producing, camera, Birmingham, Brighton and Manchester.
sound, editing, lighting, location management and
many more.
Our expert lecturers are all professionals in the
industry and are masters of their craft. They will bring
a wealth of experience, coupled with a grasp of the
most current trends and techniques straight to the
sets and studios of our three schools.
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Why
Screen and Film School?
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Taught and mentored by industry professionals Learn on film
From feature film directors to television series We couldn’t call ourselves a Film School without
producers, at Screen and Film School we pride having access to traditional film. In Brighton, we
ourselves on the accolades achieved by our lecturers. pride ourselves on being one of the few education
It’s a requirement across all 3 schools that lecturers providers to offer the opportunity to use both digital
are actively involved or working in the film and and analogue cameras. Ranging from Super 16 to
television world, providing insight into how the 35mm, our students may be able to choose what type
industry is constantly evolving. of film to use in accordance with their projects. All
our film stock is processed at Pinewood Studios by
Career focused and industry-led Kodak – the same processors who have worked on
You’ll learn how to conduct yourself in the world-famous features.
professional screen and film environment and gain
the skills required to put yourself at the forefront of
the talent pool. Our dedicated Industry and Careers
teams arrange work experience, internships, and
freelance opportunities, with an unprecedented
range of industry partners, to help you prepare for a
successful and sustainable career.
Assessed mainly on your practical skills
The BA (Hons) Filmmaking degree is around 70%
practical and 30% theory based. You’ll get lots of
opportunities throughout for free extra-curricular
film craft workshops and Masterclasses, to learn
a wide range of disciplines within film production,
tailoring your own experiences to your own specific
aspirations. The BA (Hons) Film Business &
Production degree has practical elements embedded
into the delivery and the opportunity to work on real-
life briefs and projects.
Industry-standard equipment and facilities
Screen and Film School has the very best in industry
standard kit such as modern LED-light fixtures, high-
end equipment from leading brands such as RED
Raven, Arri Alexa, Sony FS7 and Canon C300, as well
as a selection of modern mirrorless DSLRs. At the
heart of the film schools are fully working production-
standard sets with lighting rigs and flats.
The sets are flexible spaces that can be dressed and
adapted to the requirements of each shoot.
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Film Craft Workshops Our extra-curricular activities also extend to film craft workshops which have been developed to support your development in technical, creative and production roles. These workshops are updated regularly, but typically will include the following: screenwriting, producing, camera & lighting, editing, film business and directing actors. They have been designed so all students can utilise them in order to develop their filmmaking skills further. Budgets allocated to students We would never expect our students to self-fund their productions, which is why we are one of the few higher education providers in the country to offer budgets to students for the entire duration of their three-year undergraduate degree. This offers vital experience of how to handle finances on a production and also as part of a film crew – which are some of the most important skills that are outlined by our industry partners. Alumni Community - 5 year graduate guarantee For five years after your graduation ceremony, we are here to support you as you begin your life in the industry. You will be part of our alumni community; here you will have exclusive access to a range of internships, freelance work, mentor opportunities, access to equipment and job opportunities through our wide range of industry partners. We will regularly invite you back for networking events, screenings, Masterclasses and career advice clinics. We also offer professional development on new pieces of equipment to ensure your skills remain cutting edge and industry-ready. Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 12 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 13
Our —— Connections
Partnerships
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Screen and Film School is privileged to work in Institute for Contemporary Theatre
partnership with a host of highly influential Screen and Film School also has strong links with the
education providers. Institute for Contemporary Theatre, an industry-led
performing arts school located in Brighton
Our partners enable us to offer fully accredited and Manchester which is also part of BIMM Institute.
courses which deliver internationally recognised
academic qualifications, as well as providing students Within the first month of study, students will work
with excellent collaborative opportunities. together to produce micro short films, providing
further opportunity to collaborate with other like-
BIMM Institute Music Colleges minded creatives. Screen and Film School students
Screen and Film School work closely with BIMM always find it extremely beneficial to have a wide
Institute - Europe’s largest music education provider range of actors available throughout the year to team
- which has huge advantages for both institutions: up with, and in turn they can offer their support on
BIMM Institute has music colleges located in casting for independent work.
Birmingham, Brighton and Manchester, meaning that
students can work with their peers and gain access to
a range of musicians and bands for projects. Performers College
In Birmingham, and hot on the tails of our own Screen
This provides endless opportunities for collaboration, and Film School facility in the heart of the country,
especially in the production of music videos. Performers College opened a brand-new campus
in 2021.
Performers College, which is part of BIMM Institute,
also has a campus in Basildon, Essex, and is a
renowned provider of specialist performing arts
training specialising in Musical Theatre and Dance.
This exciting expansion dovetails perfectly with our
own voyage into the Midlands and provides a similar
collaborative experience for students that has been
embraced so successfully with ICTheatre in Brighton
and Manchester.
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Today’s Film
Industry
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For the calendar year 2020, despite this most unusual
of years and taking all of the pandemic-related
challenges into account, the following can be said:
The combined total UK spend on film and high-end
TV (HETV) productions for the full year 2020 was
£2.84 billion. The total number of film and HETV
productions for 2020 was 231.
Source: BFI, 2020
2020 Q4 recorded the highest quarterly combined
film and HETV spend, with £1.19 billion for 76
productions which is the second highest spend for
any quarter on record.
Source BFI, 2020
The market share of independent UK films was 14%
(0.7% points higher than 2019), with the share of US
studio-backed UK-made films at 32%. The market
share of all UK films, at 46%, was the second highest
since records began in 2002.
Source: BFI, 2020
The film and video production workforce increased
from 26,000 in 2009 to 69,000 in 2018.
Source: BFI, 2019
The global theatrical market was worth almost £36
billion in 2019; UK films earned £7.4 billion, up from
£6.6 billion in 2018.
Source: BFI, 2020
The value of film production activity in the UK in 2019
was £1.95 billion, up 6% from £1.84 billion in 2018.
Source: BFI, 2020
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Employability
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At Screen and Film School, all our degree courses Manchester
have been developed on a foundation of industry • High End Commercials: The Mob Film Co., Chief
engagement and employability opportunities. • Music Video: Scruff of the Neck, Sitcom Soldiers
• High End TV & Film: Honlodge Productions,
We’re dedicated to providing the skills, experience, Eight Engines
contacts and confidence needed to thrive in the • Post-production houses: Farm Group, Rabble,
film industry. Nice Sound
• Facilities houses: Media Dog, ProVision
We have access to a wide range of film, TV and digital
media production companies. Here are some of the From the outset, industry engagement provides you
partnerships we have across our three cities: with experience and vital connections. In Year 2, this
progresses to live project briefs and the opportunity
Birmingham to apply for industry placements. These placements
• Independent television production companies: are invaluable for future careers and development,
Optomen, North One with 90% of companies stating that they would
• Feature film companies: Early Day Films, Wellington employ the student in the future.
Films, Punch Films, Wingarm Ltd
• Film studios: Box Green Studios, One Zero One By Year 3, you will be eligible to apply for internships
• Birmingham’s TV and film support: Crew and jobs posted within our exclusive student and
Birmingham, Film Birmingham, Create Central alumni groups.
Brighton Employer Engagement Strategy
• Award-winning documentary makers: Ricochet, Lion Employability is our key focus, and we are committed
TV, Factory Films, Wall to Wall, Twenty Twenty, to providing directional support into the world of
Lambent, Koska, Chatterbox, Screendog work, thereby supplying the industry with a diverse
and Back2Back. and consistent talent pipeline. During your time
• Drama and feature film companies: Left Bank, New with us you will build a portfolio of work, a network
Pictures, Jumpstart, Noah, Imaginarium and Big Talk. of contacts and evidence of industry placements,
• Post-production houses and kit houses: The Edit, allowing for a smooth transition into your
Virtual Post, Moving Picture Company, Cut & Run, future career.
The Kit House, Shoot Blue and Genesis.
• Digital media production companies: Be The Fox, Masterclasses, Screenings and Q&A
Progress, Propellernet and Frank & Lively. Screen and Film School offers a wide range of
• Advertising, games and music production Masterclasses with industry experts. Students engage
companies: Blink, Firepit Warner Music, Black Dog, with Directors, Producers, Cinematographers, Sound
Electric Square and Trailer Farm. Recordists, Editors and Actors - gaining invaluable
insight and insider tips for success.
Site Visits
You will visit film festivals, studios and industry
events to discover and encounter the very latest in
production technology and get hands-on experience
testing out the best equipment possible.
Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 20 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 21Paid Work Opportunities Companies and clients often reach out to Screen and Film School students offering paid work opportunities. This means you will benefit from professional engagement, build your CV, and get a feel for the industry before you even graduate. Live Project Briefs Students can also work for real clients during their time at Screen and Film School, which will provide them with the chance to work to deadlines, understand professional requirements, overcome problems, and deliver the final product – with an emphasis placed on engagement and motivation. Festival Support Learn to navigate the international film festival circuit and online outlets in order to maximise opportunities and generate awareness for your films. Graduating students can apply for our Film Festival Fund and independent filmmakers host Masterclasses on the application process. Students’ films are submitted for a number of festivals and awards, including GSA BAFTA Student Awards, Cinecity Open Category, Aesthetica Short Film Festival and David Thomas Student Awards. Networking Events Each year, our students benefit from various in-house networking events with our industry partners, as well as exclusive access to expert panels and alumni mentors. These provide great opportunities to build upon current and future projects and to discuss career progression. Benefits for Students Companies participating in our industry placement programme will consider successful students for internships and jobs post-graduation, providing unique access to the industry and enabling a successful transition into work. Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 22 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 23
Masterclasses
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Screen and Film School offers a wide range of
Masterclasses with film and TV industry experts.
Students will be able to explore the host’s work,
ask questions, and gain invaluable insight into the
mechanics of the industry.
Recent Masterclass guests include:
Fabian Wagner BSC, ASC Catherine Magee Hannah Williams
Cinematographer Producer Casting Director
Manchester Brighton Brighton
Mia Bays Jason Allen Charlie Brooker Stephen Garrett Alex Sletten Will Pugh
Producer Location Manager Author, Screenwriter, Producer and Director Wildlife Filmmaker Cinematographer
Brighton Manchester Producer, Presenter Birmingham Manchester Birmingham
Brighton
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We are incredibly proud and honoured to call these six
people our Screen and Film School Patrons:
The 6 patrons and their schools are:
Alex Kalymnios Seamus McGarvey Graham Duff Fabian Wagner Adil Ray OBE Antonio Aakeel
Brighton Brighton Brighton Manchester Birmingham Birmingham
Alex Kalymnios is an acclaimed Seamus is a legendary Our third patron in Brighton is Screen and Film School The prolific and much-loved Our second Birmingham patron is
British director, producer and cinematographer. He is known for the hugely talented Graham Duff. Manchester are very pleased actor, comedian, radio and rising star Antonio Aakeel. Antonio
screenwriter. In the US, she has his work on Atonement and Anna Graham is an experienced and to have one of the most lauded television presenter Adil Ray is an English actor, known for his
directed episodes of Titans, The Karenina with director Joe Wright, prolific writer for screen, radio, contemporary Cinematographers OBE is our patron in Birmingham. leading role in the 2018 comedy
100, and Timeless. In the UK, Alex as well as The Hours, We Need to stage and print, best known for sit- working in the industry today Birmingham-born Adil is best film Eaten by Lions, for which he
has also directed Scott & Bailey, Talk About Kevin, The Greatest coms such as Ideal, Hebburn as our patron: Fabian Wagner. known for starring in the BBC hit was named a Screen International
The White Princess, Waterloo Road Showman, Fifty Shades of Grey and Nebulous. Fabian is best known for his work comedy Citizen Khan, which he Star of Tomorrow by Screen Daily.
and Becoming Human, for which and The Avengers. Seamus has on Game of Thrones, The Crown, created and co-wrote.
she was nominated for a BAFTA received two Oscar nominations Often taking inspiration from Sherlock and Justice League. He also appeared in Tomb Raider
for her work. Most recently Alex and was awarded the Royal the worlds of music, horror, sci-fi Adil’s other notable roles include and the BAFTA award-winning
directed Three Families for Photographic Society’s Lumiere and art-house cinema, Graham’s Those projects have earned him the hit Channel 4 drama series series Three Girls. Antonio was
the BBC. Medal for his contributions to the scripts mix genres and cross two Emmy Award nominations Ackley Bridge, Blithe Spirit with born in Wolverhampton, and it
art of cinematography. boundaries. They also attract and the prestigious BSC and Judi Dench, and hosting Have I was this West Midlands childhood
Alex’s wide range of experience in some of the biggest names in ASC awards. Fabian began his Got News for You. More recently, which set him on his path to a
the UK film and TV industry makes British comedy, including Steve career in the north of England on he has been a guest presenter on career in acting, after being given a
her a fantastic addition to Screen Coogan, Johnny Vegas, Mark shows such as The Street and The ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Adil is one-line role in a school
and Film School Brighton. Gatiss, Julia Davis, Sean Lock and Accused by Jimmy McGovern. also one of the NFTS board nativity play.
Simon Pegg. of governors.
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Kate Mapes Neil Hillman Tim Baxter Andrea Slater Deborah Aston Baldwin Li
Head of Education - Brighton Lecturer - Birmingham Lecturer - Manchester Head of Third Year/Top-up - Lecturer - Birmingham Lecturer- Manchester
Brighton
Kate has spent over 10 years Neil Hillman is a freelance Tim is an RTS award winner, Deborah started out as a Baldwin Li is an Oscar® and
working as a producer/director production sound recordist for BAFTA-nominated Director of Having worked in film production broadcast technician, gaining BAFTA-nominated film producer.
in factual television creating drama, documentary and world Photography whose television for over 15 years, Andrea was hands on experience of physical
programmes for BBC, Channel 4, class outside broadcast events credits include BBC dramas Assistant Director on successful production as crew before moving His debut feature film England Is
Channel 5 and ITV. such as the Olympics. As well Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie British films such as The Beach, into Production. Mine, a biopic based on the early
as recording quality sound on Lancaster and The Men Who Sleep Enigma, Anita and Me and Topsy life of pop icon Morrissey, was
More recently she has developed location, Neil also works as the in Cars starring Maxine Peake. Turvey; supporting some of the She is an experienced Line released in cinemas worldwide, in
a wide range of experience in Supervising Sound Editor in post best directors in the UK such Producer having worked on 2017 and subsequently on Netflix
education, delivering industry production sound, responsible for Further credits include the BBC as Danny Boyle, Mike Leigh and domestic and international and Amazon Prime. His first major
focused filmmaking courses at mixing and delivering the overall shows Casualty, So Awkward Michael Apted. bonded theatrically released short film The Voorman Problem,
degree level. soundtrack of the feature film and his short film documentary feature films, Deborah is dedicated starring Martin Freeman and Tom
or drama. Rich is the Life won the London She was also assistant to Executive to encouraging more scripted Hollander, was screened at over
She is passionate about Independent film festival Grand Producer Andrew Macdonald for content to the Midlands having 100 festivals worldwide winning
developing courses that engage “When the sound is bad you notice Jury prize. He has also run a two years, seeing first-hand how to shot two of Steve McQueen’s numerous awards. He has a
students and prepare them for the sound, when the sound is good successful film production navigate the industry from script Small Axe anthology films and number of other feature film and
working in the ever-changing world you notice the pictures...” company for the last 8 years. to screen. Benediction, a Terence Davies TV projects in development.
of film, television and online A creative all-rounder, Tim’s film on location in and around
digital content. Neil is the author of numerous teaching specialisms include Wolverhampton.
academic papers and two books Cinematography, VFX and
related to sound: his latest, “Sound post-production.
for Moving Pictures”, was released
in April 2021.
Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 30 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 31Max Conil Tunji Akinsehinwa Matthew Boone Craig Ennis Ajay Bhadresa Michelle Wheatley
Lecturer - Brighton Lecturer - Birmingham Lecturer - Manchester Head of First Year - Brighton Lecturer- Birmingham Lecturer - Manchester
Max is a writer and creative Tunji began his career as a Matthew is a music video director Craig is a freelance filmmaker Ajay Bhadresa is an editor for film Michelle has over seventeen years
producer whose first feature ‘Price documentary photographer who has shot videos for the likes of and editor with over 15 years’ and television with over 10 years ‘of on-set experience. on projects
of Love’ screened at Toronto shooting projects in India, Cuba Larkins, Lucy Deakin & Glass Caves experience across a range of industry experience. ranging from feature films, high
International Film Festival, and Spain. In the UK, his freelance and has worked on productions projects including short film, end TV, commercials and BAFTA-
Rotterdam, Palm Springs, where it career as a cinematographer and across the world; including the music videos, corporate His feature credits include Final winning television productions.
won 11 awards. He was sponsored lighting cameraman included SXSW music and film festival in productions, documentary Score starring Pierce Brosnan Working as an Assistant Director
by Creative England to work with documentaries, short films and Austin, Texas. A part of the original and feature film. and Dave Bautista. He has for companies including BBC, ITV
Number 9 Films to develop his promos for HBO, BBC, and ITV. team that helped build young a vast amount of television and Film 4, with credits including
next feature, which is currently independent music business He has also taught filmmaking for experience with credits for all Franklyn, Primeval, Soul Boy and
in development. As well as this, he acquired vast ‘Scruff of the Neck’, Matthew’s over 10 years and is committed to UK broadcasters: BBC, Channel Lark Rise to Candleford.
experience filming in African teaching specialisms include sharing a deep love for film history. 4, Channel 5, ITV and Discovery.
He has worked on numerous countries such as Ghana, Benin, music video, creative producing Among many others his television Michelle is a keen and enthusiastic
narrative and documentary Togo, Uganda, Senegal and Nigeria. and project management. Craig is passionate about enabling credits include Your Room or Mine, A.D. with a thorough knowledge
productions, as well as television students to gain the confidence to The Gadget Show, Fifth Gear, and understanding of the industry,
shows for all major commercial He has also filmed a number of Matthew will teach Screen and find their unique creative voices Storage Hunters and Songs passionate about television
broadcasters. He set up and runs documentaries and promotional Film School Manchester students via an exploratory approach to of Praise. and film, regularly working on
Exile Pictures, which currently has films for MTV, Bloomberg, The on the music video modules. curriculum in a supportive and Coronation Street in media city
several projects in development. Africa Channel and Edelmans. collaborative environment. and more recently
Committed to nurturing the next RED productions.
generation of filmmakers, Tunji has
over 12 years lecturing experience. You can find out more about our lecturers
at screenfilmschool.ac.uk
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Make Birmingham your film school
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Birmingham
I would love to share Birmingham with you: You’ll attend Masterclasses and industry events,
Hollywood’s interest in the city, as well as huge giving you unparalleled access to an array of
investment and a planned studio expansion, notable film making movers and shakers, such as
make the city the UK’s newest film and television Jason Wingard, Stephen Garrett, Adil Ray, and our
hotspot – one to be reckoned with and not to Visiting Executive Producer Roger Shannon.
be missed.
Moreover, Birmingham’s cosmopolitan city
This dynamic movement towards the top of film living boasts a wealth of culture, including
and television in this country is set to expand over 50 annual festivals, not to mention the
even further with blockbuster films, BBC, ITV and Commonwealth Games touching down here
Netflix televisions dramas all making our midlands in 2022.
city their go-to place for production.
There has never been a better time to put your
The day you walk into Screen and Film School as future in focus and put yourself in the picture with
a freshly enrolled student is the first day of your Screen and Film School Birmingham.
career. You’ll be taught by active film professionals
who bring real, up-to-date experience directly I look forward to showing you our
into the classroom, and the curriculum they’re brand-new school.
teaching is current and relevant because it
constantly evolves with the latest developments
in the business.
Hannah Stevenson
College Principal - Screen and Film School
Birmingham
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Creative city Cinema Festivals Living here A screen and film city It is the rich and dynamic variety of
Behold Birmingham: shaking Innovative and globally Birmingham hosts over 50 festivals Birmingham is the city of choice Birmingham’s film scene is on architecture and landscape which
off its image of gritty industry, competitive, Birmingham is filled annually, from the dazzling for those moving away from the rise. Interest in the city has makes Birmingham a director’s
‘Brum’ has reinvented itself as with art, history, theatre and film. Birmingham Film Festival to the London, and is the cultural, grown exponentially, attracting dream. From the ancient to the
a buzzing creative hub for the Flat Pack Film Festival, and the commercial, social, and financial Hollywood Directors such modern, the city has everything
film industry. An eclectic mix of The city is home to a plethora of Fierce Art Festival, to name but centre of the Midlands. as Steven Spielberg and his needed to provide directors,
architecture, where classic meets cinemas, from IMAX, 3D and 4DX, a few. It’s not just an exciting production of Ready Player One. designers, and producers with the
contemporary, and concrete meets to Cineworld and Odeon. For movie scene to enjoy socially - it’s an Birmingham is no longer the perfect canvas on which to paint
glass. The city has now captured connoisseurs, there is no better opportunity to connect with world of factories and northern As well as that, films including their stories.
the eye of Hollywood, with several city for independent cinemas: The talented individuals from all grit. Rising from the ashes of Kingsman: The Golden Circle,
big productions filming here. Electric Cinema (the UK’s oldest aspects of the film, television, this former industrial image, Jawbone, and The Girl with all the With a multitude of studios,
screen!), MAC Birmingham, and digital and creative industries. Birmingham is one the UK’s Gifts, were all filmed here, as were production houses and agencies
Once known as the City of a the Everyman Mailbox Cinema. greenest districts, featuring 600 iconic television classics such around the city, Birmingham offers
Thousand Trades, Birmingham An inclusive city, Birmingham parks and open spaces, spread as Peaky Blinders, Spooks, The the right resource to those in the
continues to attract designers, For a real treat head to the Pride has been running since 2014, over 8,000 inviting acres. Game, Dalziel and Pascoe and film and screen industry; events
performers and directors, whilst heart of Birmingham’s buzzing and welcomes over 70,00 visitors Line of Duty. It’s no wonder then such as the Birmingham Film
developments such as the Custard creative and digital district, the each year to enjoy a bank holiday With a bubbling creative district, that Peaky Blinders creator, Steven Festival and Flatpack Film Festival
Factory are taking the existing Custard Factory, which houses weekend celebration of LGBTQ...+, an immense festival scene, an Knight, is working on opening a provide huge advantages to
industrial areas of the city and a huge range of boutique shops, love, art, costume, music, and film. ever-growing film and television new film studio here, which will students wishing to make contact
creating an exciting juxtaposition restaurants, bars, cafes, and the industry, and a thriving nightlife, hopefully create huge industry with industry professionals.
with the new. delightful Mockingbird Bar Birmingham offers one of the best opportunities for the area.
and Theatre. student experiences available.
Birmingham is a city with
endless possibilities.
Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 38 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 39Some of our industry partners
We’re proud to have partnered with the following
selected companies, from a growing list of
industry partners.
Optomen is an independent A world-class factual A Bristol based production Featuring a diverse range Daniel Alexander is an award Birmingham’s new premier
television production entertainment television company founded by Kate of thought-provoking films winning Director/ Filmmaker, film and photography studio
company who love making production company making Byers and Linn Waite. ranging from music videos, BAFTA Crew member, and space boasting a large 1,800
bright, bold shows shows for BBC, ITV, Channel feature films, short narratives Create Central Board member sq ft blacked out studio space
that matter. 4, Channel 5 and Discovery. and animation. from the UK. for Film, TV and more.
Film Birmingham is Media Dog is a high end Wingarm is an independent Sound Bites Studios work One Day films is an
Birmingham City Council’s kit hire firm based at NEC film company based in with some of the world’s independent film company
Film and Television Birmingham, Space Studios Manchester who create most iconic brands, agencies, based north of Manchester
office, providing potential Manchester and Glasgow for theatrically released feature record labels, entertainment who produce theatrically
placement opportunties for Film, Drama, Broadcast films and short film dramas. venues, sporting governing released feature films and
talented students. and Commercials. bodies and talent. documentaries.
Do Not Bend specialise in Thunder and Lightning are a ProVision are the North’s Video Ink specialise in
Art Direction and Production full service production team leading supplier of Film high impact music video
Design for Film, Commercials featuring producers and and TV equipment with a production for worldwide
and Music Video. directors with over twenty successful track record. music artists. Previous clients
five years experience. include BBC, Sony, Warner
Music Group, Marshall music
group and Universal Music.
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Brighton
Brighton offers an opportunity to work and play Screen and Film School Brighton is the flagship and
amongst some of the most artistic, diverse and largest college, having trained and supported the next
welcoming people the UK has to offer. We have generation of filmmakers and creatives for the last
numerous creative media companies located in 15 years. We are proud of our four unique locations
Brighton, and a vibrant creative community. across Brighton, each one with its own vibe, allowing
students to experience facilities that meet their needs
Our industry partners are actively engaged with all and wishes.
aspects of college life, including industry placements,
live project briefs and employment opportunities, as We are thrilled to announce the opening of our
well as our world class Masterclasses. We now have new film studios - Brighton Film Studios - an 11,000
over 100 industry partners across the southeast and square-foot space which is wholly dedicated to the
London, so your opportunities upon graduating craft of film making, with outstanding film sets,
are excellent. equipment, and facilities. A building worthy of bright
ideas and high ambition, ensuring students meet their
The city has a long-standing cinematic history, and full potential and beyond.
remains a popular location for numerous productions,
due to the outstanding locations that are on offer: We look forward to welcoming you to a truly unique,
stunning countryside, period buildings, graffitied fun and inspiring city by the sea. The creative
streets, historic lanes, beautiful beaches and an ever- community, beach life, bars, restaurants, vibrant
changing sea. nightlife, inspiring locations, and some of the best arts
festivals in the world, all contribute to the experience
that is simply…Brighton.
Itziar Leighton
College Principal - Screen and Film School Brighton
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Creative city Cinematic history Dynamic environment Cinecity – The Brighton Life by the sea A great way to start your career
Welcome to Brighton. One of the Brighton is the birthplace of If you’re scouting for filming Film Festival In 2019, Brighton was voted the For decades, Brighton has been
most liberal and friendly cities early cinema and home to one locations, Brighton and its Every autumn, Cinecity brings happiest place to live and work a magnet for innovators and
in Europe. Its unrivalled charm of the longest continuously surrounding areas boast an array independent cinematography in the UK (CV-Library), not least creators. Today, it is widely
as a creative hub has attracted functioning picture houses in the of visually stunning environments to the fore with special events because of its award-winning regarded as one of the UK’s
filmmakers for decades. UK - The Duke of York’s. This art and backdrops. and exclusive screenings of fresh beach. Few locations can boast a premier talent hubs and a focal
house cinema holds screenings original films from across cosmopolitan city lifestyle just a point for the creative industries.
As the shoot location for gritty of independent film, Hollywood From the graffitied streets of the the globe. short walk from an iconic seaside
classics like Brighton Rock (1948) blockbusters, documentaries, and bustling North Laine, and shifting escape. Plus, the beach gains an The city is home to many film and
and contemporary documentaries one-off specials. moods of the iconic seafront, In 2019, Screen and Film School outdoor cinema every summer! television production companies
such as Nick Cave’s 20,000 to sleepy period buildings and Brighton partnered with Cinecity including Warner Brothers
Days On Earth (2014), and most In 2012, Duke’s expanded into the striking modern architecture - to sponsor a brand-new category Of course, there’s more to Brighton International and Lambent
recently ITV’s adaption of Grace centre of Brighton’s North Laine, Brighton has it all. for young filmmakers, celebrating than just sun, sea and... pebbles. Productions, making it the perfect
(2021), which was originally adding a further two screens upcoming local talent. ‘New Annual music, arts and cultural place to start your journey into
written by local author Peter to long established music and Look a little further afield and Voices’ will showcase shorts of all festivals like Brighton Fringe, the industry. Plus, our industry
James, Brighton’s dynamic comedy venue, Komedia. you’ll find the rustic countryside genres from some of Brighton’s Pride, The Great Escape and an engagement team create work
topography provides a multitude of the South Downs National Park, most promising young filmmakers, abundance of culinary events experience and networking
of environments in which to realise Moreover, our city continues to with rolling hillsides and dramatic opening the door to exciting make this city an incredibly opportunities to help you get your
and expand your creative vision. serve as the perfect location for chalk cliffs, all perfect rural opportunities in order to exciting place to live and study. foot directly in the door.
a vast number of film and TV shooting locations within a short be noticed.
productions. The list is long and commute from the city centre.
varied, but recently Brighton was
the backdrop for Amazon Studios’
upcoming 1950s period feature, My
Policeman, starring Harry Styles.
Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 44 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 45Brighton Film Studios Brand new for 2021, this dedicated film lot represents a giant leap forward in Screen and Film School Brighton’s continued development, and fittingly arrives in the year of the college’s fifteenth anniversary. Situated just over two miles north east from Brighton’s city centre, Brighton Film Studios will be one of the only film lots of its kind on the south coast. The huge 11,000 square foot space will house state of the art facilities for our students, applicants and industry partners, including: • Two large scale flexible film studio spaces • Two floors of technical storage for camera and lighting equipment • A Green Room with hair, make-up and costume facilities • A Mac Editing Suite • A Production Meeting Room and Student Lounge Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 46 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 47
Some of our industry partners
We’re proud to have partnered with the following
selected companies, from a growing list of
industry partners.
In partnership with Warner An award-winning brand A full-service creative Based in Brighton, KOSKA is Renegade supplies A Brighton-based film
Brothers international, content production agency and production a media and entertainment broadcasters around company formed by Screen
Ricochet make entertaining company that helps brands house with partners from company with television the world with ground- and Film School alumni Jamie
programmes that are and organisations remain the smallest indie outfits production in their blood. breaking content. Patterson and Nathalie Grace.
revealing, witty, honest culturally relevant. to AAA publishers.
and popular.
One of the world’s leading An award-winning Virtual Post is a new A full post-production A post production house
production companies with independent television breed of post and content service, including Colour founded in Soho in 1997,
a focus on drama, event documentary production servicing company. Grading, Sound Dubbing/ providing offline editing
specials, science and company based in Brighton. Mixing, Online Editing, services rooted in craft.
history programmes. Voice-Over, Quality Control
and Digital Delivery.
Electric Square are Turning the film industry A British production company A video production company Big Talk is one of the
a game development green one light at a time, and creative studio producing based in Brighton making UK’s leading film and
studio Based Green kit provide high quality commercials, music videos, commercials, digital content, television production
in Brighton. alternatives to traditional short films and more. branded entertainment, companies, based
film lighting products. animation and feature-length in London.
cinema.
Salon is a dynamic, modern A creative content division,
day, multi-disciplinary innovation centre and state
Creator and Producer of of the art recording studio
Feature Film, Documentary, supporting Warner Music’s
TV and Branded Content. artists, labels and partners.
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Manchester
As College Principal of Screen and Film School Manchester is the creative, vibrant and welcoming
Manchester, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our new place that anyone can call home and so if you’re
city centre home, Riverside Studios. Set amongst a looking for a dynamic and inspiring environment to
wealth of production companies and studios on our support you and to take you to the next level, then
doorstep, we are dedicated to kick starting careers Screen and Film School Manchester is definitely for
in film. you, and we can’t wait to welcome you into the family.
My aim is that your first day with us is the first day
of your career, that you feel you’re walking into
industry from day one. Contemporary Manchester
is now a highly creative place, with filmmaking hubs
such as Space Studios, The Sharp Project, NOMA,
and Enterprise City have popped up throughout the
city, adding to the already renowned MediaCityUK
development. Both the BBC and ITV call this exciting
and innovative city their home with Netflix dramas,
Hollywood movies and Sky Originals all now regularly
shooting in the city too.
David Thompson
College Principal - Screen and Film School Manchester
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Creative city Cinema Festivals Living here A screen and film city Within a short commute are the
Welcome to Manchester, one of Known as a leader for international Manchester International Festival Greater Manchester is the UK’s A screen and film city, historic buildings, rolling vales
the most creatively industrious contemporary art, theatre and (MIF) is one of the most eclectic third largest city and is known to Manchester and its surrounding and cobbled streets of Calderdale
cities in the UK. A cultural melting film, HOME opened in 2015 and and exciting biennial multi-media be a friendly and affordable place areas offer a wide variety of - fondly referred to as ‘the
pot, an official UNESCO City is the venue for a wide variety of events in the UK, and just one to live. shooting environments and Hollywood of the North’ – an area
of Literature, home of Bluedot installations, dance shows and of a number of regular festival backdrops. Our campus is in chosen by HBO and the BBC in the
Festival, The Warehouse Project, independent film festivals. A true events happening in and around Locals are famed for their humour close proximity to a multitude of creation of popular dramas such as
The Chase Creative Consultancy, jewel of Manchester’s Manchester. Creating performance and a deep-rooted sense of media sites, such as the recently Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack.
and humming with the vibrancy cultural crown. in diverse spaces, from theatres pride that stems from the city’s redeveloped Spinningfields and
of media hub Spinningfields, our and art galleries to live venues and industrious working-class heritage. St John’s districts, home to the The striking architecture of
home district. The heart of the city is also home even car parks... groundbreaking new arts and the Northern Quarter recently
to the Printworks Imax, the Combine this with the city’s world culture venue, Factory. A short attracted Columbia Pictures in
New developments Enterprise luxurious Everyman and several Manchester Pride is one of the class arts, digital media and hop away in Salford Quays is the production of Marvel epic
City and Old Granada Studios, the multiplexes. Every summer, UK’s longest-running LGBTQ+ creative scenes, plus a legendary MediaCityUK, one of Britain’s Morbius, whilst Old Granada
enormous N.O.M.A., content media Spinningfields Open-Air Cinema pride festivals. The 10-day reputation for nightclubbing, leading television facilities, which Studios is regularly utilised for hit
studio ICON, alongside the already invites people to vote online for celebration, which takes place sports teams and live music, and houses the likes of ITV, Dock10, shows such as Peaky Blinders and
established Sharp Project and what they want to watch, as over every August, involves music, you’d be hard pressed for reasons SIS, Ericsson and over 250 Dragon’s Den.
Space Studios, make Manchester 100,000 cinephiles flock to see arts and culture, finishing with not to study here. other businesses.
the place to be in the coming years releases old and new underneath a moving candlelight vigil in All this and much more gives
for students and creative the stars every year. Sackville Gardens. The multi-purpose production students studying in Manchester a
people alike. space The Sharp Project can be huge advantage when making all-
found in the northeast of the city important industry connections.
All of this amounts to making and is an invaluable resource for
Manchester a city whose creative commercial ad filming.
growth rate is among the highest
in the UK.
Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 52 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 53Some of our industry partners
We’re proud to have partnered with the following
selected companies, from a growing list of
industry partners.
Rabble Post is a boutique The Mob Film Co, the multi Do Not Bend specialise in Eight Engines are a Based on our doorstep in Chief are an award winning
post-production facility based award winning production Art Direction and Production Manchester-based, multi- Enterprise City, The Farm creative production company
in Manchester city centre company headquartered Design for Film, Commercials award-winning television, Group are one of the world’s and one of Manchester’s
offering ADR, voice over, in Manchester. and Music Video. broadcast and film leading providers of post- premier commercial indies.
audio, colour grading, VFX production company. production services.
and motion graphics.
Sitcom Soldiers make music Scruff of the Neck are ProVision are the North’s Media Dog is a high end Nice Sound is an award
videos and commercials from a proudly independent leading supplier of Film kit hire firm based at NEC winning creative audio studio
their full service 6000 sq ft northern-based music group and TV equipment with a Birmingham, Space Studios based in Manchester’s
studio complex renowned for their UK live successful track record. Manchester and Glasgow for Ancoats neighbourhood.
in Manchester. promotions and music videos. Film, Drama, Broadcast
and Commercials.
Sound Bites Studios work Thunder and Lightning are a One Day films is an Video Ink specialise in
with some of the world’s full service production team independent film company high impact music video
most iconic brands, agencies, featuring producers and based north of Manchester production for worldwide
record labels, entertainment directors with over twenty who produce theatrically music artists. Previous clients
venues, sporting governing five years experience. released feature films and include BBC, Sony, Warner
bodies and talent. documentaries. Music Group, Marshall music
group and Universal Music.
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Student Success —— Here are some of our Screen and Film School Brighton graduates who quickly began building successful careers soon after completing their courses. We look forward to sharing our very first student success stories from Birmingham and Manchester in the not- so-distant future. James Cooley René Lorraine Paola Dominique James Honess Camera Assistant Director Production Secretary Chaperone and Production Assistant Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 58 Screen and Film School Prospectus 2022/23 59
Case Study
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Bringing together
Screen and Film School
and the industry
CHLOE KELLY Following her recent success with Small Choice in
Junior Editor Rotten Apples, Chloe is looking forward to spending
the foreseeable future at Be the Fox and utilising the
Screen and Film School Brighton graduate Chloe Kelly various skills she learnt at Screen and Film School.
started as a Production Runner intern for Be The Fox, She said:
a digital content production company, in June 2019 –
the week after finishing her degree. “In my three years at Screen and Film School, I
acquired invaluable experience across the different
Chloe made such a good impression there that Be The departments, due to the range of facilities and variety
Fox hired her as a freelancer. Within the space of a of units offered there.”
year, Chloe was promoted three times and is now
a Junior Editor. Jump to 2021, and remarkably, Small “Though I still have so much to learn, film school
Choice in Rotten Apples, a film which Chloe edited, equipped me with the perfect starter pack of
won Best Comedy at Europe Film Festival knowledge and confidence to comfortably handle this
U.K. (EFFUK). internship. I truly believe that without it, I would have
sunk. I owe this and therefore my thanks to the array
Mia Xerri, Producer at Be The Fox, said: of amazing staff who work at Screen and Film School
who have always challenged and encouraged me to
“Having Chloe as part of Be The Fox has been so do the best I am capable of. I would never take it back
brilliant. She’s worked across all aspects of the and would recommend the BA to anyone with dreams
company on a variety of different productions and of a career in the industry.”
we’ve loved having her here.”
Chloe’s proactive nature and attention to detail
resulted in her finding paid work before receiving her
degree certificate. She supported the team in the
office with anything they needed, across all stages of
film production. This included planning and logistics,
production, shoots, post-production, and editing
(including editing her own films!)
For Screen and Film School students, having
specialist skills in several disciplines can really set
you apart. If you know how to edit a music video as
well as the logistical planning required to create a
film, you will naturally gain a huge advantage.
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ANTHONY VANDER MICHELE D’ACOSTA
Screen and Film School Brighton MA Mentor Producer
“I am proud and excited to be part of an incredible “I felt part of a family and a community of filmmakers
team who are committed to fostering creativity and and pioneers with the ethos and vision to use the
embracing equality. The strategy and commitment medium of film as a catalyst for positive social
in place gives students a strong support network, change. Another initiative to highlight is the school’s
allowing them to thrive with confidence, whilst five year guarantee to the alumni community. This
studying as well as after they graduate. commitment helps graduates to stay in touch with an
extensive network of industry contacts, and to receive
To witness first-hand a school who match their words career support from the school’s dedicated Industry
with their actions, regarding diversity and inclusion, is Liaison team.
extremely important to the progression of our industry.
I am delighted to be associated with a Film School I know from personal experience how challenging it
that is committed to taking the necessary steps to can be to leave the rarefied world of film school and
create that change.” enter the real world!
I was proud to be associated with a film school that
has the humility to put out the message ‘We Can
Do Better’.”
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