Film Production

Jasmine is a Channel 4 trained journalist, documentary maker, and editor, with a particular flair for developing investigative and sensitive stories with a wide variety of production companies. She has also previously worked in the world of print journalism as a content writer and researcher, developing ideas for publishing across the UK.

Daniel is a writer/director of feature-length art comedies, running his own production company for his arts practice. He is also a Filmmaking by Practice PhD student at Leeds Beckett, researching meta cinema and screen comedy. Daniel’s background is in storyboarding for TV comedy dramas and self-shooting documentary for community projects in the Northwest. He also has experience in post-production and the use of editing techniques for storytelling.

Jean-Claude is an award-winning filmmaker and former Head of Documentaries at BBC Manchester. As Executive Producer, Series Producer and Producer/Director he’s made of over 100 films for BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and the Discovery channels. His credits include Panorama, Kicking & Screaming: A History of Football, Gandhi, Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong’o, Phil Spencer’s Stately Homes, Florence Nightingale, Martin Luther King: American Prophet, Oscar Pistorius, Around the World in 80 Faiths, Secrets of the Bible, Manhunt, Ancient Assassins and A History of Christianity and Jesus’ Female Disciples. He has also completed several industry-accredited scriptwriting and filmmaking courses.

Peter is a television camera operator with 18 years of experience working across news, sport, and documentary. He has also worked freelance as an editor, director of photography, and sound mixer, giving him a broad skillset across multiple areas of production.
Harry worked as a Journalist and Broadcaster at The BBC for fourteen years he worked in busy newsrooms in both Radio and TV both locally and nationally. Here he produced and presented all forms of news stories, from bulletins to Documentaries.

• Full level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

• We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

• 96 UCAS tariff points

• Applicants will be asked to submit a portfolio or attend an interview demonstrating their suitability for the programme.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who may not hold a qualification, that can demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity, will be considered and may be invited to interview.

Year 1: Application of Production Techniques (40 credits)
This module enables students to undertake a range of industry-standard production roles within a practical, studio-based environment, emphasising the application of knowledge and skills through live briefs and collaborative learning with tutors, mentors, and peers. Students are introduced to production equipment, set protocols, and professional etiquette before progressively applying these foundations to their own creative projects, gradually developing greater autonomy under the guidance of tutors and industry practitioners.

Year 1: Decoding Cinema (20 credits)
This module cultivates reflective and critically engaged practitioners who are able to situate their creative work within broader cultural, historical, and theoretical frameworks. The module emphasises the importance of interrogating assumptions and developing a critically informed and reflective relationship with the films studied and the creative work produced.

Year 1: Introduction to Crew Roles (40 credits)
This module introduces students to a broad range of film production crew roles as defined by current industry practice and aligned with relevant National Occupational Standards. Students will gain an understanding of the key functions, responsibilities, and interrelationships of these roles within the context of collaborative film production.

Year 1: Script Development (20 credits)
This module introduces students to the principles and practices of script development for screen. Students will devise, develop, write, and pitch an original short script, building essential skills in generating material that can be realised as a film project. As original scripts form the foundation of all student film work, the module emphasises the importance of understanding and engaging with the scriptwriting process, from initial concept through to presentation.

Year 2: Experimental Development (20 credits)
In this module, students will identify and develop multiple areas of specialist practice through research and applied experimentation. They will work to refine their personal methods, implementing these on test shoots, working with proven scripts, demonstrating equipment competency, and developing effective crew relationships. The module provides students with the creative freedom to shape their own filmmaking identity while fostering the technical discipline required to operate effectively within a professional crew.

Year 2: Experimental Practice (40 credits)
This module enables students to design, propose, and deliver one or more self-directed briefs, providing opportunities to apply advanced skills and experimentation within their chosen specialisms. Students are encouraged to collaborate with tutors in the development of live briefs, ensuring that projects are both creatively ambitious and industry-relevant. The module emphasises professional practice, requiring students to demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in their chosen role whilst contributing to, or leading, a team.

Year 2: Filmcraft (20 credits)
This module provides students with the opportunity to study, understand, and critically evaluate key film craft specialisms through the analysis of selected iconic films from the history of cinema. Film texts are drawn from a curated range of classic, contemporary, and award-winning works renowned for their innovative approaches to craft areas such as editing, cinematography, sound, directing, and production design.

Year 2: Studio Production Skills (40 credits)
This module is designed to develop students’ practical skills with industry-standard equipment across a range of roles within a studio environment. Through collaborative projects, students will apply, test, and refine their existing knowledge and technical abilities in real-world scenarios.
The module introduces students to professional methods and practices employed in high-end film and television production, providing a solid foundation in industry workflows and professional standards.

Year 3: Industry Career Preparation (20 credits)
This module is designed to support students in advancing their understanding of the film production industry, with a particular focus on their chosen area of specialism, through the lens of professional practice and employability. It provides a framework for students to explore key aspects of working within the industry, including freelance practice, budgeting, interview preparation, and the development of a professional digital presence.

Year 3: Industry Career Readiness (20 credits)
The module allows students to provide evidence of their knowledge of the Film Industry alongside their performance and should be reflective and analytical and viewed as a useful resource for recording personal development in keeping with industry standards and future employability.

Year 3: Specialist Skills Application (40 credits)
This module enables students to apply and further develop their specialist skills by undertaking defined roles within practical film production environments, demonstrating professional standards and creative responsibility.
Through collaborative film projects, students will engage in the full production process, contributing to work that forms a key part of their emerging professional portfolio.

Year 3: Specialist Skills Practice (40 credits)
This module enables students to undertake in-depth, research-informed exploration of their specialist roles within the context of practical film production planning, demonstrating an advanced level of industry awareness and professional standards.
Working collaboratively, students will engage in the pre-production process, undertaking tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, casting, and technical testing. This experience allows them to refine both technical skills and interpersonal competencies essential for professional practice.

You will be assessed in a variety of formats which best suit the programme delivery. Formative assessments include on-set observations, one-to-one tutorials, peer discussions, and role-play scenarios.
Summative assessments encompass formal on-set evaluations, viva voces, pitches, short films, and portfolios. Feedback from summative assessments is designed to provide continued professional development within the industry.

There are two main costs you will have whilst studying and if you are a home student studying on a full-time course, you can apply for student finance to cover both of these:
- Your tuition fees for each year of your course.
- Help with your living costs e.g. rent, food, clothing, course materials, entertainment.
You can find more details, including the actual tuition fee charged on our Fees, Funding and Finance Page.