About the Summer Sessions
We are excited to announce the return of our popular Access NFTS Summer Sessions for 2026!
These FREE hands on sessions are open to young people aged 11–16 and will run throughout August at our Beaconsfield campus. Each week, participants can choose from at least four different 2 hour workshops, each exploring a unique career pathway in the Film, TV and Games industries.
Sonic Capture: Hollywood Sound Design (Unplugged!)
Most people watch movies, but great filmmakers listen. Did you know sound is 50% of the cinema experience? In this fast-paced, 2-hour hands-on workshop, you will step onto a live "film set" to master the gear, hidden mics, and secret audio tricks used in Hollywood blockbusters.
Stage 1: Stealth Mics & Movie Magic
Go behind the scenes of the audio crew. Get hands-on with professional lavalier body mics and learn how to hide them on actors perfectly to capture crisp dialogue without catching clothing rustle.
Stage 2: Master the Boom Pole
Take control of the iconic boom mic. You will learn the exact stance, arm strength, and aiming techniques needed to follow moving actors and capture perfect sound—all while keeping your gear completely out of the camera's frame.
Stage 3: The Live Mix Challenge
Take the hot seat as the Production Sound Mixer. Command your crew, read the chaos of the set, and run a real mixing board to blend multiple audio tracks in real-time before wrapping the shoot.
No experience needed. Just bring your ears.
Click on the Book Now button above or contact outreach@nfts.co.uk if you have any queries.
