Film School

Film School

Phoenix Cinema

Artform: Film
Event date: Thu, 23rd Apr 2026 to Thu, 11th Jun 2026
East Midlands

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Event Summary

Award-winning filmmaker and director Keith Allott leads our annual 8-week practical introduction to filmmaking.

Event Description

Award-winning filmmaker and director Keith Allott (Badshoes Film) leads our annual 8-week practical introduction to filmmaking, taking you step by step all the way from pre-production planning through to the final edit of your film. We will look at using the camera and what shot types cause what effects with an audience; capturing good audio and treating it; editing, edit pacing and the effects it has; and how music can change the mood of your film completely. Course Breakdown: Week 1 - Intro & Journey of an Idea / Film Set Roles and Responsibilities. Week 2 - Shot Types / Shooting the Script / Storyboarding. Week 3 - Cinematography / Role of the Director. Week 4 - Mise-en-scene / Legality and Contracts. Week 5 - Sound Recording, Scoring and Soundtrack. Week 6 - Practical Session. Week 7 - Editing and Post-Audio. Week 8 - Exhibition, Distribution and Film Festivals / Q&A.

Event Overview

  • Event Title: Film School
  • Type: Workshop
  • Date: Thu, 23rd Apr 2026 to Thu, 11th Jun 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Event: Film School

Event: Film School

Organisation: Phoenix Cinema

Postcode: LE1 1TG

How to Book

Price: £105 / £95 conc / £87 Members

Tutor: Keith Allott

Booking Information:
This 8-week course will run on Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm, from Thu 23 April – Thu 11 Jun 2026.

You must be 18 or over to attend.