Short Film Courses at Film Oxford – the Alternative, Affordable Film School. Learn the technical & creative skills you need to write, create, direct, produce and distribute your own films (or other creative work). Professional filmmakers, artists and digital creatives teach our subsidised short courses (online and classroom-based). Click below on each class for details. Charity Film Oxford has operated for over 35 years. Booking a course supports our work with disadvantaged young people and people with learning disabilities. These courses are for adults 18+. Contact office@filmoxford.org
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Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking – online course
£133.00 – £171.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIntroduction to Documentary Filmmaking – online course is an interactive, step-by-step learning experience led by a professional documentary maker.
Starts: 14 May 2025 Ends: 11 June 2025 Online Course 7pm - 9pm UK time. Wednesdays, 5 weeks - places available
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Five Week Cinematography – Online Course
£133.00 – £171.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFilm Oxford’s Five Week Cinematography – Online Course is for those that have the creative passion to become a visual filmmaker .
Starts: 22 May 2025 Ends: 19 June 2025 Online Course 7pm - 9pm UK time. Thursdays, 5 sessions - places available
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Introduction to Screen Acting
£137.00 – £156.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLearn the basics of Screen Acting on this in-person Introduction to Screen Acting short course in Oxford. Work with others to learn from a professional.
Starts: 7 June 2025 Ends: 8 June 2025 In-person Course 10.00am - 4.00pm - places available
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Introduction to Screenwriting – Online Course
£137.00 – £158.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIntroduction to Screenwriting – Online Course is a beginners’ course for up to 10 participants led by a professional screenwriter.
Starts: 8 June 2025 Ends: 22 June 2025 Online Course Sundays 8 & 22 June 2025, 10.00am - 4.30pm (with 90mins of breaks) - Places available
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Introduction to Filmmaking – online course
£142.00 – £164.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageIntroduction to Filmmaking – online course is a fun and flexible, hands-on introduction to using Smartphones, Camcorders, DSLR, Video Cameras and editing for beginners.
Starts: 10 June 2025 Ends: 22 July 2025 Online course seven Tuesdays 7.30-9.00pm UK time - places available
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Directing Drama for Film & TV
£166.00 – £192.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageDirecting Drama for Film & TV covers the principles of screen directing & teaches students how to apply them in practice, run by award-winning director
Starts: 21 June 2025 Ends: 22 June 2025 Classroom-based weekend 10am-6pm - places available
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3 Day Video Production Course
£158.00 – £183.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page3 Day Video Production course is a hands-on beginners’ workshop. It covers the whole video production process, from the initial idea to a finished film.
Starts: 14 July 2025 Ends: 16 July 2025 Classroom-based Beginners' weekday course 9.30am - 3.30pm - places available
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Lighting Workshop for Filmmakers
£101.00 – £123.00More info & book This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis practical Lighting Workshop for Filmmakers introduces you to video lighting principles and how to set up different professional lights.
Starts: 27 September 2025 Ends: 27 September 2025 Classroom-based, Saturday, 10am-5pm - places available
