Summer Sessions

Access NFTS: Summer Sessions are back again for 2024 but look a little different!

After an incredible programme in 2023 we are back, with a few changes, for our Summer Sessions 2024 programme!

This time around we are running workshops between the 1st and 30th of August. Each week we will have different sessions all run by NFTS students. Each session will focus on a different career area, behind the camera, across the Film, TV and Games industry. Attendees will find out about the different roles, skills and responsibilities and take part in fun activities. 

ALL APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED, TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST PLEASE EMAIL OUTREACH@NFTS.CO.UK

The full line up

This year we are offering 4 different sets of events, each for a specific age group. They are (click on each tab for full details): 

ENGAGE | For those aged 11-15 - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Welcome to Summer Sessions : Engage

Who are they for: Those aged 11-15

Where are they being held : NFTS Main Campus, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG

When will the sessions be held: Between August 1 and August 30 - Specific session dates below 

What times do the sessions start and finish: 09:30 - 12:30

How do I get a place: 

 

 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

The application form closed at midday on Monday July 22. Confirmations will be sent via email by Wednesday July 24. If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

Workshop Details 

Career Focus: Directing Fiction
Dates: 01 August

What does it mean to direct a film? From directing actors to preparing a shoot, this interactive workshop explores the craft of film direction, and allows students to explore and develop their own creative and communication skill

Career Focus: Directing Documentary
Dates: 07 August

Calling all emerging documentary filmmakers! This workshop encourages you to look more closely at the world around you, and discover that everyone (and everything!) has a story. Our incredible documentary students will  help you find the story you want to tell, but help you tell it through film.

Career Focus: Directing Animation
Dates: 9 August

Stop motion animation is one of the most effective animation techniques used in film and TV favourites such as Wallace & Gromit, Morph, Pingu and Shaun the Sheep. In this workshop, students will learn how to make their own stop motion animation step by step, frame by frame.

Career Focus: Production Design
Dates: 13 August

Production designers create the world our films live in. They design spaces which encompass the themes and characters of the film, and which are safe and practical. Starting with a blank slate, students will use props to design a space and see how it transforms a script and its characters

Career Focus: Screenwriting
Dates: 15 August

If the core of film is emotion, then character is how you access it. Whether you are creating characters from scratch, or seeking them out, our characters have qualities we share or can recognise. In this workshop, students will learn how to develop their own character and bring them to life!

Career Focus: Directing Science and Natural History
Dates: 22 August

Macro-cinematography invites us into a whole new miniature world - one that exists right under our noses. In this workshop, students not only explore the macro world but learn how to build sequences in natural history film.

Career Focus: Production Management
Dates: 28 August

Whether you're making a blockbuster, a mid budget or an independent film, working out all the crew's requirements and ensuring everything comes together is a worthy skill to have! Learn how the production managers do it, and how to make the most out of a budget.

Career Focus: Assistant Directing
Dates: 30 August

With every Spielberg, Scorsese or Coppola is an assistant director by their side calling the shots and making sure every shoot goes off without a hitch. Learn how the assistant directors do it, from calling "Action!" to wrangling the crowds, and all the moments in-between.

 

How to Apply

Application for our Engage and Inform sessions closed on Monday 22nd July at Midday. 

 

 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Confirmations will be sent via email by Wednesday July 24  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

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INFORM | For those aged 16-19 -  APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Welcome to Summer Sessions : Inform

Who are they for: Those aged 16-19

Where are they being held : NFTS Main Campus, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG

When will the sessions be held: Between August 1 and August 30 - Specific session dates below 

What times do the sessions start and finish: 13:30 - 16:30

How do I get a place:

 

 APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

The application form closed at midday on Monday July 22. Confirmations will be sent via email by Wednesday July 24. If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

Workshop Details 

Career Focus: Directing Fiction
Dates: 01 August

What does it mean to direct a film? From directing actors to preparing a shoot, this interactive workshop explores the craft of film direction, and allows students to explore and develop their own creative and communication skill

Career Focus: Producing
Dates: 07 August

Step into the shoes of a film producer and discover the magic that happens behind the scenes! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of producing, from developing a movie idea to navigating real-world challenges. Work in teams to pitch your film concepts, create budgets, and solve production problems just like the pros.

Career Focus: Directing Animation
Dates: 9 August

Stop motion animation is one of the most effective animation techniques used in film and TV favourites such as Wallace & Gromit, Morph, Pingu and Shaun the Sheep. In this workshop, students will learn how to make their own stop motion animation step by step, frame by frame.

Career Focus: Production Design
Dates: 13 August

Production designers create the world our films live in. They design spaces which encompass the themes and characters of the film, and which are safe and practical. Starting with a blank slate, students will use props to design a space and see how it transforms a script and its characters

Career Focus: Screenwriting
Dates: 15 August

If the core of film is emotion, then character is how you access it. Whether you are creating characters from scratch, or seeking them out, our characters have qualities we share or can recognise. In this workshop, students will learn how to develop their own character and bring them to life!

Career Focus: Film Studies, Programming and Curation
Dates: 22 August

Much like putting together an amazing playlist, film programming is all about understanding the themes, the vibes, and the audience of a film, to consider how best to present it. Curation is about the experience, the culture. Devising your own festival programme, students in this workshop will look at what influences the way film is received, and how audiences engage with them.

Career Focus: Visual Effects
Dates: 28 August

Step behind the scenes and discover the secrets of visual effects in our hands-on VFX workshop. Learn the fundamentals of digital effects, from green screen techniques to 3D modelling, and create your own movie magic. Join us for an exciting journey into the world of visual storytelling, where your imagination is the only limit!

Career Focus: Sound
Dates: 30 August

Explore the techniques behind creating captivating audio landscapes, from recording and manipulating sound effects to mixing and mastering. Whether you're interested in film, video games, or music production, this workshop will equip you with the skills to bring your sonic visions to life.

 

How to Apply

Application for our Engage and Inform sessions closed on Monday 22nd July at Midday. 

 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Confirmations will be sent via email by Wednesday July 24  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

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INSPIRE | For those aged 18 and over - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Welcome to Summer Sessions : Inspire

Who: Those aged 18 and over (no upper age limit)

Where : NFTS Main Campus, Station Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1LG

When: August - sessions dates below 

Times: 09:30 - 17:00

How: 

 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

The application form closed at midday on Monday July 22. Confirmations will be sent via email by Friday 9th August. If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

 

Event Details 

 

Career Focus: Directing Science and Natural History
Dates: 20 August

Do you have a passion for science and the natural world alongside a love of storytelling? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you can document the way we interact with the world, and help to bring together the stories that need to be told.
 

Career Focus: Directing Documentary
Dates: 20 August

Do you have a story to tell, a passion to learn and a curiosity for the world around you? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you can document from across with the world, and help to bring together the stories that need to be told.

 

Career Focus: Visual Effects (VFX)
Dates: 21 August

Visual Effects are everywhere – from Marvel blockbusters and immersive content, to commercials, television programmes, games and independent movies. Fancy being a part of this world? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you could be a part of it. 

 

Career Focus: Creative Business
Dates: 21 August

Do you have a passion for business? If so, we would love you to join us for this FREE day of talks and workshops highlighting how you can succeed in the creative industry with a killer idea.

You can also find details of our Inspire sessions on our events page

 

How to Apply

Application for our Inspire sessions closed on Friday 2nd August at Midday. 

 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Confirmations will be sent via email by Friday 9th August  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

 

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INSIGHT | Online sessions - APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Welcome to Summer Sessions : Insight 

For the first time we are offering virtual alternatives as part of our Summer Sessions. We will be running 4 live online  sessions across August. 

Who: Those aged 16 and over (no upper age limit)

Where : Online, Via a zoom link given with booking confirmation

When: August - sessions dates below 

Times: 18:00 - 19:30

How:

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

The application form closed at midday on Friday 2nd August. Confirmations will be sent via email one week before each event. If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

 

 

Session Details 

Character in Action
Career Focus:  Screenwriting
Dates: 6 August

If the core of film is emotion, then character is how you access it. Whether you are creating characters from scratch, or seeking them out, our characters have qualities we share or can recognise. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to develop their own character and bring them to life!

Ready! Set! Design! 
Career Focus:  Production Design
Dates: 13 August

Production designers create the world our films live in. They design spaces which encompass the themes and characters of the film, and which are safe and practical. Starting with a blank slate attendees will design a space and see how it transforms a script and its characters.

Curating a Film Festival 
Career Focus: Film Studies, Programming and Curation
Dates: 22 August

Much like putting together an amazing playlist, film programming is all about understanding the themes, the vibes, and the audience of a film, to consider how best to present it. Curation is about the experience, the culture. Devising your own festival programme, attendees will look at what influences the way film is received, and how audiences engage with them.

In the Director's Chair
Career Focus: Directing Fiction
Dates:27 August

What does it mean to direct a film? From directing actors to preparing a shoot, this interactive session explores the craft of film direction, and allows attendees to explore and develop their own creative and communication skills.

 

 

How to Apply

Application for our Insight sessions closed on Friday 2nd August at Midday. 

 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

 

Confirmations will be sent via email no later than 1 week before each event  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

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How to Apply

Engage and Inform

Applications for our Engage and Inform sessions closed on Monday 22nd July at Midday. 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Confirmations will be sent via email by Wednesday July 24  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

Inspire

Application for our Inspire sessions closed on Friday 2nd August at Midday. 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Confirmations will be sent via email by Friday 9th August  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk . 

Insight 

Application for our Insight sessions closed on Friday 2nd August at Midday. 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED

Confirmations will be sent via email no later than 1 week before each event  If you applied but you have not heard from us by this date please do contact us at outreach@nfts.co.uk .

Who can Apply

We have designed each event for a specific age category this year.  

• Engage | 11-15
• Inform | 16-19
• Inspire | 18 and over
• Insight Live | 16 and over
• Insight On Demand | Open to all 

Priority will be given to those who meet one or more or our widening participation criteria. This is to ensure we meet our aim to help increase diversity and inclusion within the creative industry. Our criteria is broad, and represents those who are currently underrepresented in the creative workforce in the UK

We can't wait to see as many people as possible joining us for our #summeratNFTS

If you have any queries about our Summer Session 2024 please don't hesitate to contact us.