Make Your Child’s First Film
And See It on the Big Screen
Films premiere at the cinema after Stage 2
Hands-on filmmaking courses for ages 11–16 in Manchester. Your child will learn directing, camera work, editing and acting then showcase their film on the big screen.
WHY PARENTS CHOOSE US
Real Film Equipment
Cinema Screening
Taught by Professionals
Make a Real Film
Students use professional cameras and learn by doing not just watching.
From idea to final edit, your child creates their own short film.
Stage 2 student’s film are shown at a real cinema — a moment they’ll never forget.
Learn from filmmakers with experience in BBC productions and major film projects.
HOW IT WORKS
Start with Stage 1 (10 Weeks)
Students learn the basics of filmmaking — camera, storytelling, and editing — while creating their first short film.Progress to Stage 2 (20 Weeks)
Students develop more advanced skills and work on a higher-quality film project with deeper storytelling and production value.Cinema Screening
Only Stage 2 films are selected and screened at the cinema — giving students a real premiere experience.Films are screened during the Manchester film festival each year.
WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN
🎬 Directing and storytelling
🎥 Camera and lighting techniques
🎧 Sound recording
✂️ Editing and post-production
🎭 Acting in front of camera
🤝 Teamwork and creative confidence
See Our Students in Action
🎬 FILMING
🎥 BEHIND THE SCENES
🍿 PREMIERE
What Parents & Students Say
“My daughter really enjoyed the film school. She made some good friends and loved learning about how films are made. The short film they all produced was really good.
Would highly recommend it for any kids who are interested in filmmaking and what goes on behind the scenes”
“The students are given training to produce, film and edit their own short film during each course using high quality professional equipment under the guidance of Nate who is patient and knowledgeable with a passion for encouraging the next generation into the profession. ”
COURSES
10 - Week Filmmaking Course
Ages 11–16
£20 per session (price excludes VAT)
Create your own short film
20 - Week Filmmaking Course
Full filmmaking experience
Festival-level project
Cinema screening
£20 per session (price excludes VAT)
Ages 11-16
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Nathan Codrington-Furniss
Nathan is an experienced filmmaker, having written and directed several feature films and short films. He is also part of the BBC STEM team, working with students across the country. Nathan has worked on the long-running TV drama Coronation Street.
Neil Jeram-Croft
Neil founded the Manchester Film Festival in 2015 and has been involved in programming and production for over 10 years. Neil is also a full qualified teacher and has worked for the University of Manchester on the PGCE.
CONTACT
Email: Youthfilmschool@gmail.com