Home›Film School›Filmmaking›Short Film Course Short Film Course BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Our Short Film Course is a practical, project-led filmmaking course designed to help you experience the full process of making a short film. Working with an experienced industry filmmaker, you will collaborate with your classmates to devise, shoot and edit an original short film, gaining hands-on experience across each stage of production. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS COURSE Take a story from idea to screen, gaining the practical skills, creative confidence and collaborative experience to make your own short films. Develop your own short film idea from concept to production Build confidence across the key stages of filmmaking Learn how to plan, structure and prepare a short film shoot Gain hands-on experience working as part of a film crew Understand how camera, sound, lighting and performance shape a scene Strengthen your visual storytelling and directing skills Learn how to make practical decisions under real production conditions Finish with valuable experience you can use for future film projects Classes Starting Soon Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 04 Nov 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 Wed 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £382.50 15% OFF Book Now 16 Jan 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 Sat 13:15-15:45 6 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 12 Apr 2027 - 24 May 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 6 weeks (no class 3 May) Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 16 Jun 2027 - 21 Jul 2027 Wed 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 04 Nov 04 Nov 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 £382.50 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jan 16 Jan 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 £450.00 Day:Sat Time:13:15-15:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Apr 12 Apr 2027 - 24 May 2027 £450.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks (no class 3 May) Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jun 16 Jun 2027 - 21 Jul 2027 £450.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE View All Classes × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close Script and Story Explore how character, conflict, structure and visual storytelling work together to shape an engaging short film. Pre-Production Planning Learn how to prepare for a shoot through planning, scheduling, shot lists and practical production decisions. Visual Storytelling Understand how framing, composition, camera angles and shot choices help communicate story and emotion. Camera and Lighting Build practical confidence working with camera and lighting setups to create strong, purposeful scenes. Sound for Film Explore the importance of clear sound and how audio choices support atmosphere, performance and storytelling. Working with Actors Learn how to communicate with actors, guide performance and capture believable moments on camera. Production Experience Work collaboratively as part of a film crew, gaining hands-on experience across key production roles. Filming on Set Put your planning into practice by filming scenes and making creative decisions during the shoot. Creative Collaboration Experience the collaborative nature of filmmaking, working with others to bring a shared screen project to life. Useful information Do I need previous filmmaking experience? No. This course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with a little experience who want to build confidence and skills. Is all equipment provided? Yes. You'll be working with professional BlackMagic Cameras, lighting, sound equipment, and editing facilities. If you have your own kit you'd prefer to use you're welcome to do that. Will I get to direct actors? Yes, actors are provided so you can focus on directing and bringing your story to life. Do I get to keep my film? Yes. You’ll take home your completed short film at the end of the course to use in your portfolio or share online. How big are the classes? We keep class sizes small to ensure everyone gets the chance to take on key crew roles and receive personalised guidance. Want to learn more? Many of our Filmmaking Foundation graduates go on to explore specialist courses to refine their skills further. 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FIND OUT MORE Browse Courses You can filter Courses by month and tutor Month All Months Tutor All Tutors Matt TaylorFilmmaking Tutors Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking 04 Nov 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 Wed 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Matt Taylor City Academy, Farringdon £382.50 15% OFF Book Now 16 Jan 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 Sat 13:15-15:45 6 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 12 Apr 2027 - 24 May 2027 Mon 18:30-21:00 6 weeks (no class 3 May) Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 16 Jun 2027 - 21 Jul 2027 Wed 18:30-21:00 6 weeks Filmmaking Tutors City Academy, Farringdon £450.00 Book Now 04 Nov 04 Nov 2026 - 09 Dec 2026 £382.50 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Matt Taylor Venue: City Academy, Farringdon Offer:15% OFF BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jan 16 Jan 2027 - 20 Feb 2027 £450.00 Day:Sat Time:13:15-15:45 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 12 Apr 12 Apr 2027 - 24 May 2027 £450.00 Day:Mon Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks (no class 3 May) Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE 16 Jun 16 Jun 2027 - 21 Jul 2027 £450.00 Day:Wed Time:18:30-21:00 Duration:6 weeks Tutor: Filmmaking Tutors Venue: City Academy, Farringdon BOOK NOW GIFT THIS COURSE × Select your Entry Level: -Select- Leader Follower Book Now Close ADD ME TO THE WAITING LIST If you'd like to be added to the waiting list for 'Short Film Course' fill in the form below and we will contact you if a space becomes available. First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Number * Payments options Cancellations Policy Our cancellation policy depends on the course you have booked. Weekly courses and one-day workshopsCancel at least 72 hours before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer to another available date. Cancellations made within 72 hours will receive course credit instead. Intensive courses of five consecutive days or moreCancel at least 7 days before your course starts to receive a full refund, course credit or a free transfer. Cancellations made with less than 7 days’ notice will usually receive course credit instead. We are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or non-attendance. 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