The NFTS has introduced the NFTS x Lucasfilm Studio Experience Programme, an “exciting new opportunity” for students training in VFX – Lighting and Compositing, VFX – Environments and Assets, Animation for Film and Games, and Virtual Production from January 2027.…
The National Film and Television School has announced the appointment of producer Ash Atalla, CEO of Roughcut TV, to its Board of Governors. Atalla has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, six BAFTAs, seven RTS Awards…
The National Film and Television School, one of the world’s “leading training grounds” for film, television and games education, has announced the launch of The Bleeding Fingers Scholarship, a new funding initiative supporting students to join its prestigious Master of…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2026, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 inspiring and original short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen…
The National Film and Television School, in partnership with the Sean Connery Foundation, is accepting applications for Year 3 of the Sean Connery Talent Lab, with the deadline closing on 11 January 2026. This year-long, part-time programme based in Edinburgh…
The National Film and Television School has published its third Graduate Impact Report, demonstrating how its graduates “quickly take centre stage in an industry vital to the UK economy”, the organisation has said. Covering 2020–2024, the report highlights the “critical…
Calling all aspiring creators, filmmakers, and future YouTube stars. The National Film and Television School (NFTS), in collaboration with YouTube, has announced the launch of Creator Incubator supported by YouTube, a ground-breaking new 12-month diploma course designed to support and…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS), one of the world’s leading training grounds for film, television and games launch its first-ever course focused on the transformative and growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screen industries. Developed in…
The Scottish Youth Film Foundation in partnership with The Sean Connery Foundation and the National Film and Television School announce that in Summer 2025 they will be running The Sean Connery Youth Talent Lab. The summer school will take place…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS)’s annual celebration of its students’ creative and technical achievements is back for 2025. The NFTS Graduate Showcase was held in March at the prestigious BFI Southbank in London. The event highlighted the next generation…
Ola Mesmer’s NFTS graduate film Cuerpos employs a grounded, naturalistic visual style, using Cooke Panchro lenses and subtle camera movement. The movie follows a young maid’s struggle for survival amidst moral dilemmas in post-civil war Spain. British Cinematographer (BC): Please…
Ndrika Anyika discusses the technical approach for the NFTS graduate film Sunset on Pluto, focusing on the surreal and abstract visuals. A supernatural thriller exploring grief, loneliness, and self-forgiveness through surrealism. British Cinematographer (BC): Please can you share an overview of…
Lami Okrekson discusses the NFTS graduate film, Day Out, with a focus on precise visual storytelling, blending technical control with expressive cinematography. A heartfelt family story meets a camp, high-energy heist—exploring bold visuals, dynamic movement, and vibrant cinematic influences. British…
Jonathon Le Grice crafts a dark, fairytale-like world in Watch Me Burn, blending magical realism and deafness with striking cinematography in his NFTS graduate film. A deaf teenager’s search for belonging leads to darkness British Cinematographer (BC): Please can you share…
Emmy Ren delves into the visual storytelling and creative challenges behind Inflicted Kindness, her standout film at the NFTS showcase. DS Thompson and homeless teen Tillie form a bond, confronting turmoil. British Cinematographer (BC): Please can you share an overview of…
Ciara Rigney discusses her NFTS graduate film Weekend One, exploring fatherhood, intimacy and naturalistic visuals, inspired by Eugene Richards’ and Sophie Harris-Taylor’s work. Weekend One follows a father navigating hardship and emotional vulnerability. British Cinematographer (BC): Please can you share an overview…
Christopher Hudson discusses El Corazón, an NFTS graduate film, highlighting 35mm film, slow-motion wrestling stunts, and vivid lighting to capture Lucha Libre’s intensity. The film follows a young luchador’s journey in 1950s Mexico as he rises through Lucha Libre to challenge…
Antonia Schäfer discusses the visual approach and inspirations behind They Made You Into a Weapon and Told You to Find Peace, her NFTS graduate film. The 20-minute drama set in a dystopian orphanage, exploring the impact of the Lebensborn Program during…
Alongside the highly popular Film and Art School Etudes Competition and Panorama, EnergaCAMERIMAGE annually showcases the student work of a selected film school. This year, the honor goes to the distinguished Cinematography MA of the British National Film and Television…
GFS LDN hosts annual Table Read with filmmakers’ scripts being read by professional actors, including Interview with a Vampire’s Assad Zaman and Sanditon’s Rose Williams, with executives and filmmakers offering feedback at The House of KOKO in Camden. This week, GFS LDN held its highly…
Europe’s top film school, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) teamed up last week with Ghetto Film School, an award-winning storytelling charity, to offer world-class, hands-on teaching for 18 young Londoners. The young storytellers from Ghetto Film School, who come from a range…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) announce the launch of a new 14-week, part-time Post Production Coordination Certificate, designed to target new entrants keen to land post production assistant and coordinator roles. Delivered in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Access, Netflix and Prime…
NFTS Leeds introduce a pioneering new Certificate in Intimacy Coordination for Film and TV. This intensive six-month course is designed to cater to the growing demands of the UK’s entertainment industry. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with seasoned Intimacy Coordinators…
The National Film and Television School’s (NFTS) annual Graduate Showcase, proudly supported by BBC Studios, is a celebration of the past 12 months of student made productions. This year’s Showcase took on extra significance with the remarkable double triumph at Sunday’s BAFTA ceremony for two…
Rufai “Roo” Ajala rose to the challenge of shooting a feature on a short film budget for their ambitious graduate project, Que Te Vaya Bonito, Rico (May It Go Beautifully for You, Rico). Rico, an aimless teen from a strict…
Essi Hyrkki leant into a naturalistic, documentary-style visual storytelling when crafting her NFTS graduate film Latcho Drom. Latcho Drom is a subtle, poetic film about three Romani brothers and their struggle to move on after the death of their father.…
Cinematographer Sunshine Hsien Yu Niu opted for a handheld approach for her NFTS graduate film, Rock, Paper, Scissors, based on a true story. Rock, Paper, Scissors follows a father and son who run a makeshift hospital on the front line.…
Natdanai “Ham” Naksuwarn relished the challenge of shooting on 35mm celluloid for the first time when tackling postcolonial psychological horror Remains. Remains follows a Windrush migrant who is employed as a servant on an estate – presumably to look after…
Cinematographer Edward Hamilton-Stubber draws on his experiences living in Berlin when crafting the visual language for his NFTS graduate film, Tapeworm. Trapped in a cycle of debt, years as witness and accessory to cold-blooded exploitation have hardened Worm. A final…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) announce acclaimed Scottish film producer and founder of Young Films, Chris Young will lead the inaugural Sean Connery Talent Lab as part of the expansion of NFTS Scotland. Bringing a wealth of industry…
The award-winning series, The Crown, is one of Netflix’s most prestigious and acclaimed shows. Over a decade, it has been meticulously crafted by a gifted crew, with key contributions from more than 60 alumni from the National Film and Television…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) announces the expansion of NFTS Scotland, launching an open call to join an exciting new training programme for 30 emerging Scottish filmmakers from April 2024, through the newly established Sean Connery Talent Lab.…
Shepperton Studios announced a new Scholarship fund for up to five students per year at the National Film and Television School (NFTS). The scholarships are available for applicants that live within the Borough of Spelthorne, local to the Studios, who…
In a concerted effort to promote a more inclusive and diverse British film and television industry, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) announces the launch of an exceptional new UK writers development programme, in partnership with Left Bank Pictures.…
The BBC and Channel 4 have announced plans for a new, two-week online programme to support the freelance community, delivered in partnership with the National Film and Television School (NFTS). Kicking off in October, the free programme will include masterclasses,…
The National Film and Television School has announced Killing Boris Johnson, a powerful and deeply personal student-made film, has been selected for the prestigious La Cinef at Cannes Film Festival 2023. The film, written and directed by recent NFTS graduate…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Netflix have marked International Women’s Day 2023 by announcing the return of the Black British Woman Cinematographer Scholarship, enabling applicants to study the National Film and Television School Cinematography Masters from January…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) and Disney have proudly unveiled the six up and coming writer/director teams selected for Disney Imagine UK, its brand-new short film incubator programme. With an emphasis on building a more inclusive film and…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has been granted full Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs), a significant achievement which acknowledges the exceptionally high standard of training offered by the NFTS as it continues to lead the way in providing skilled…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced it will award its annual Honorary Fellowship to the BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore. NFTS chairman Patrick McKenna will present the Fellowship, awarded each year to individuals who have made an…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has welcomed 15 participants selected to join its inaugural part-time Virtual Production Certificate course, kicking off with a workshop on Saturday 5th February, at the School’s HQ in Beaconsfield. The nine female and…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is to launch a brand new part-time certificate course to service the unprecedented demand for Virtual Production skills within the screen sector. As Virtual Production rapidly transforms the capabilities of the creative industries,…
NFTS Cymru Wales in partnership with Creative Wales and BBC Cymru Wales, has marked the launch of its first slate of film and television courses with a Q&A event featuring special guest, acclaimed Welsh director Euros Lyn whose credits include Doctor Who, Sherlock and recent feature, Dream Horse. Based within Central Square, BBC Cymru Wales new broadcast centre in Cardiff, the Welsh hub of the National Film and Television School…
The NFTS and Film4 have announced a new scholarship in honour of Sue Bruce-Smith who spent two decades of her career at Film4. A hugely influential figure in the British film industry, Sue passed away in May 2020 at the age of…
The National Film and Television School has announced that alumna Annika Summerson has won the 2021 NFTS Sue Gibson BSC Award. The award was voted upon by the alumni of the school and Summerson won for her work on the…
As part of its 50th Anniversary celebrations throughout 2021, The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has collaborated with Google Arts & Culture to open the vaults of its extensive archive for the very first time, launching a new collection of over…
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary year, the NFTS has announced it has been listed as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 15 International Film Schools of 2021 for the 11th successive year. The Hollywood Reporter’s annual list ranks the world’s best film…
This two day course delivered online by NFTS is designed to give an understanding of the benefits of ACES (Academy Colour Encoding System) and the processes involved at various stages of production, specifically for those working in HETV. NFTS are…
For half a century the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has trained some of the world’s best filmmakers. To celebrate the School’s 50th anniversary, BFI Southbank will be showcasing work from some of their best-known alumni with a celebratory ‘NFTS at 50’ season running from 1…
In this webinar Duncan Bruce will be chatting to Charlotte Bruus Christensen ASC. Christensen’s work on films such as Far From the Madding Crowd, Fences and A Quiet Place have won her a acclaim and most recently she ventured into…
The NFTS Graduate Showcase, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has unveiled an ambitious new partnership with Pinewood Group to train the next generation of UK filmmakers, establishing a dedicated education and training centre within Screen Hub UK, Pinewood’s expansion development which will…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) Graduation Showcase, supported by BBC Studios is an annual celebration of the past 12 months of graduate productions. Produced and delivered during the pandemic, each and every project premiered is the result of sheer hard work and determination, made amidst challenging circumstances.…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced it has appointed Judith Winnan, former chair of RTS Cymru Wales as Head of NFTS Wales, its latest new national hub. The opening of NFTS Wales, in partnership with BBC Cymru Wales and Creative Wales, was announced…
LEARNING BY DOING As the National Film and Television School celebrates its 50th anniversary, NFTS director Jon Wardle, reflects on the evolution of the School’s training offerings and the learning philosophy at its core. It’s been 50 years since the…
Last week the NFTS announced that Sir Sam Mendes is to be awarded with an honorary fellowship and have now confirmed an upcoming BackStories Masterclass on 7 June in partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI). Mendes was selected for…
Recruitment has launched for students to the UK’s second Centre of Screen Excellence which is designed to support the production hub at Elstree, Hertfordshire. ScreenSkills has joined forces with Elstree Screen Arts Academy (ESA), Elstree Film Studios and the National…
The International Wildlife Film Festival (IWFF) Awards ceremony took place recently where 2020 NFTS Directing & Producing Science & Natural History Graduation film Life On The Rocks enjoyed huge success. The film won Best Student Film while also being the first student film to…
With locations in New York, LA and London, Ghetto Film School is an award-winning non-profit, founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers, equipping students for top universities and careers in the creative industries. As part…
With a career spanning over six decades, pioneering director, writer and animator Terry Gilliam, known for his visionary body of work including Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Brazil, gave a masterclass with a difference to NFTS students…
The annual NFTS Graduate Showcase is the jewel in the crown of the School’s calendar. Over the last year, the students have had to work harder than ever to produce their graduation projects during a worldwide pandemic. Under normal circumstances,…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced applications are open for its prestigious Inside Pictures business training and leadership skills development programme. Now in its 18th successful year, the 2021 programme is open to applicants from around the…
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced a major new partnership with the BFI to deliver a programme of activity that aims to increase access to world class industry education. The Early Stage Access and Diversity Accelerator Programme,…
2021 is an exciting milestone in the history of the National Film and Television School as it commemorates its landmark 50th anniversary by planning a series of exciting events and activities to celebrate its past, present and future. That’s 50…
People with an interest in a career in film or television can apply now to five part-time courses in Leeds that will provide them with a clear pathway to working in the film and television industry. The craft certificates are…
WarnerMedia/HBOAccess and Netflix have partnered with the National Film and Television School, helping it develop and launch the Post Production Supervision Certificate. The course will tutor students in technical, scheduling and budgetary information and how to build relationships within the…
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