Filmmaking Diploma |
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Course length and commitment
12 months, 52 weeks (including holidays)
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00
Students are expected to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends particularly during writing periods and when on set. Periods of writing off-site are included in the tuition.
Receive in-depth hands-on training across several key disciplines of filmmaking behind the camera:
- screenwriting and directing
- cinematography, sound and editing
- production, including production management and 1st assistant directing
- Through the intense nature of this course (30+ hours per week for 12 months) you can cover more ground in one year than would normally be possible
- Upon graduation you have access to industry jobs and work experience. More than 85% of graduates find work in the film & TV industry within 6 months of graduating
- Your tutors are practising film & TV industry professionals, teaching up-to-date skills and becoming potential sources of work for you when you graduate
- No hidden costs. Your course materials and budgets for films are included in your course fees
- Use both Super 16mm and digital formats with location sound recording
- Take part in the production of many filmmaking exercises, individual projects, commercials, graduation films – these provide you with a significant body of work for inclusion in your showreel
- Excellent tutor-to-student ratios: typically, there are 8-10 students to a tutor
- Work in a collaborative environment, with your graduation films crewed by fellow students and supervised by LFA Tutors
- Past masterclasses include: script editing; 35mm moving-picture camera; HD cameras; make-up & hair; documentary; commercials; production design; and script supervision (continuity)
- While on the course you receive complimentary membership of Club Panico@LFA , our networking group that gives you access to other filmmakers, events with industry professionals on all aspects of independent filmmaking, job vacancies, film screenings and a forum to discuss cinema in general.
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