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.
Festival Tycoon: Design Your Own Film Fest!
Ever wanted to run your own massive film event with an infinite budget? Here is your chance to step into the role of a Festival Director. In this workshop, you will team up to curate the ultimate movie experience—complete with themed movie blocks, live music, and epic guest talks.
Here is your production schedule:
Step 1: The Festival Blueprint
Pick your vibe: Brainstorm your festival's location, target audience, duration, and core theme.
Unlock the archive: Dive into a curated list of feature films to sort, group, and program them by genre, style, or performance.
Step 2: Infinite Budget Activations
Go big: Use a limitless fantasy budget to add live music, interactive activities, and celebrity Q&As to your schedule.
Connect the dots: Make sure every single event ties perfectly into the movies on your lineup
Step 3: The Big Pitch
Share the hype: Take the stage with your team to present your ultimate film festival brief to the room.
Get inspired: See how other teams programmed their lineups and discover the secrets behind real-world film festivals.
Click on the Book Now button above or contact outreach@nfts.co.uk if you have any queries.
