Can you tell us a little about yourself and your journey as an MA filmmaking student at Central Film School? I started my MA Filmmaking degree with some prior industry experience from a range of production levels. Most of my acquired skills before starting the MA programme were self taught or learned through experience. My experience was in a wide range of crew roles including work as runner, AD, Assistant Camera, Videographer and Editor. When I joined Central Film School I was looking to refine my skills into a more specialist role to see what future solo role I would like to undertake in my ..read more

Can you start by telling us a bit about yourself and what you were doing before applying for CFS? I’ve been a fan of Film and television for my entire life. I initially started working in theatre doing both acting and writing for a show that premiered in London and later went on a European tour. I also did some work behind the scenes with sound and lighting. However, at some point during that I realised how much I preferred writing and decided to focus on that. What motivated you to pursue a degree in screenwriting and why did you choose Central Film School? I wanted to make sure I was writi ..read more

1) What were you doing before applying to CFS? Before applying to CFS I was living in Australia. I knew I wanted to work in film, but I also felt like I needed more life experience before I embarked on that journey. I had always wanted to live overseas and the opportunity to do so was there, so I booked an Airbnb for 2 weeks and went with my last £200 in my pocket. It was…an experience to say the least haha. But I learned a lot about life, and myself. When I came back I applied to CFS and the rest is history. 2) Where are you currently working / what are you currently working on? I currently ..read more

Documentary producer and director Tim Haines came to visit CFS and speak to the students there about documentary production and pitching in the modern television industry. As the creator of the legendary natural history documentary Walking with Dinosaurs, Tim was a uniquely insightful guest who we were privileged to welcome and have him speak to our students on the topic. The focus of the discussion lay on how students could find the most interesting and unexpected stories in their work, and how to think about approaches to storytelling in advance. Using samples from both his own work and oth ..read more

On Thursday 8th June, Central Film School hosted Max Albrecht, creative director and founder of Critical Mask Pictures, a video and film production company that works primarily in the science-fiction and horror markets. Max gave insight into his currently ten-year career operating as a freelancer for film and television, as well as the best skills and tricks people can pick up in order to kickstart their own careers in the field. Max discussed the differences in operation between a freelancer, sole trader and limited company, as well as the pros and cons of each, so that students could decide ..read more

Central Film School was delighted to welcome television screenwriter and producer Matt Jones last week to come and speak to our students about how they can pitch for television, what they need to consider when fleshing out a long-form series idea, and what to avoid in their scriptwriting to make sure their work gets read. Matt has written for a number of different drama and comedy series over the years, including Doctor Who, The Split and Rogue, and has also produced hit British shows such as Skins and Shameless. His unique experience as both a script writer and reader enabled him to go into ..read more

On Thursday 18th May, Central Film School had the pleasure and privilege of hosting a guest lecture and Q&A session with renowned screen actor Jason Flemyng. Jason has worked in over a hundred and fifty films and television shows, including notable roles in Boiling Point, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. In discussion with our tutors Devon and Robyn, Jason spoke about his decades of experience in the industry, on both the independent and studio scale, focusing on how he has managed to remain versatile as an actor and how our emerging film ..read more

Lights, camera, celebration! Central Film School recently marked a significant milestone in its journey as it proudly celebrated 15 years of excellence in the film industry. The occasion was nothing short of spectacular, as the school hosted a remarkable anniversary party on May 4th. The event brought together industry partners, local schools, and businesses to establish new networks and partnerships, creating an electrifying atmosphere of collaboration and excitement. One of the highlights of the anniversary party was the official recognition of Central Film School as South London’s institut ..read more

What was the inspiration behind the story of Mantaro? Mantaro is a short psychological sci-fi thriller about Alex, a young woman who discovers there’s a sinister side to the brand-new, all-knowing delivery service she signs up for.  The first draft of the script was written way back towards the end of 2018, after a conversation I had with some friends about just how invasive modern technology can be with its tracking and data collection. Everyone’s experienced that phenomenon where you have a conversation about a product – for example, let’s say a water bottle – and then within the next c ..read more

Why did you decide to study filmmaking?  Coming from a theatre background, I worked as an actor until the pandemic, during which I decided to make a fresh start. Editing was the spark that made me realise that now I’m more interested in what happens behind the camera. Why did you decide to study at Central Film School?  After thorough research, I found that CFS is not only the most affordable option, but being an intensive course, I can have a degree in just two years’ time. Still, the biggest appeal was the practical nature of the course.  What modules have been the most insigh ..read more