Film school in a week: one phone, one film

Discover the art of filmmaking using the device you carry every day: your mobile phone. Film School in a week: one phone, one film is an immersive, hands-on introduction to the essential elements of filmmaking for complete beginners. Over the span of five days, participants will explore the timeless concepts that underpin all types of cinema, whether fiction, documentary, or even social media content, while creating a short film entirely on their mobile device.

Designed around accessibility and creativity, this course doesn’t focus on the technical optimisation of mobile cameras. Instead, it uses mobile filmmaking as a practical and intuitive entry point to core storytelling and production principles. Participants will learn how to move from concept to final cut using free editing tools, gaining practical experience in shooting, editing, and collaborative critique.

This course is ideal for beginners with an interest in filmmaking, content creation, or visual storytelling. No prior experience needed.

Through a mix of exercises and guided feedback students will film their own short movie in just one week—learning by doing.

Teach essential elements of filmmaking to beginners – using their own mobiles and free editing software
Introduce core concepts relevant to every type of filmmaking
Develop some practical shooting and editing skills
Get an insight into how films are made and what is most important when deciding to shoot a film

*This is not a course that teaches you how to get the most out of your phone. It uses the phone to teach you about timeless concepts at the heart of every type of film, whether fiction, documentary, or social media.

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This training course is not funded or commissioned by ScreenSkills, but has been reviewed to ensure it is meeting agreed standards such as industry-led diversity targets, appropriate business insurance, and evidence of previous quality training provision.