NFTS Leeds

Do you want to develop your self-shooting skills and your understanding of what’s needed as a director to tell impactful non-fiction stories?

This course, delivered by award winning documentary director, Ashok Prasad, is aimed at researchers, assistant producers, producers and directors who already have some experience of working with cameras and want to develop their abilities to be able to confidently shoot for documentaries and factual programmes.

This is a hands-on course working with cameras that combines discussion and theory with a series of practical real-world exercises. The idea is to ensure you can enter the edit with high quality rushes that the editor can work with. The course is aimed at making you more skilled, more confident and more employable.

Find out more:

https://nfts.co.uk/shooting-documentary-art-non-fiction-storytelling

We're delighted to be working with Screen Ireland on this programme!

A big thanks to NFTS tutors Ian Haig & Victoria Fah. They alongside life coach Julie Flowers, Producer Ed Guiney and tax experts Michelle & Sinead from Saffrey (Dublin), added to a busy and successful day for this group of producers!

Having the ability and confidence to shoot your own footage is a real skill in today's TV industry!

Join Rob Speranza on this 2 day course and cover all of the essentials for budding self-shooters, giving you the skills and hands on experience to start filming with confidence. Many of the skills learnt on this course can be applied to any camera or shooting format. With a mix of theory and practical exercises the course will provide a solid grounding in the skills you need to get shooting.

Sign up below:

https://nfts.co.uk/self-shooting-introduction

Self-Shooting - Introduction | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Fees and funding How to apply Our highly practical sellout Self Shooting course is aimed at those who are new to self-shooting, and are looking to develop, embed and hone their skills. This 2 day course will cover all of the essentials for budding self-s...

There is still plenty of time to sign up for these open sessions to help you find out more about the Prime Video Craft Academy, here in the North on 9th September:

dock10 Manchester | 12:30 - 14:00
https://nfts.co.uk/event/prime-video-craft-academy-open-day-dock10-manchester

NFTS Leeds | 17:30 - 18:30
https://nfts.co.uk/event/prime-video-craft-academy-open-evening-nfts-leeds

You can sign up to find out more about this fantastic opportunity and open sessions via the links above!

Assistant Directors are a key part of any production.

This course will equip you with the knowledge & skills to pursue a successful future career in the AD's department!

Book your place on this fantastic 2-day course via the link below!

Introduction to Working in the Assistant Directors' Department | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Very few people outside the film and TV industry understand the critical role of the Assistant Directing department in delivering a successful production on time and on budget. Working closely with the top...

Documentaries and factual tv programmes come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have a set of organising principles!

Join award winning docs director, Ashok Prasad and identify the key elements of a good story, how they work and why they matter:

Documentary Storytelling | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Documentaries and factual tv programmes come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have a set of organising principles. These are fundamental, easy to grasp and vital in helping you make sense of your ide...

We're super excited to be hosting a series of open sessions to help you find out more about the Prime Video Craft Academy, here in the North on 9th September:

Manchester | 12:30 - 14:00
Leeds | 17:30 - 18:30

You can sign up to find out more about this fantastic opportunity and open sessions via the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/article/launch-your-creative-career-prime-video-craft-academy-now-open-applications-paid-placements

📢We've added a range of exciting courses to our offer, taking us in to 2025!

🔥To find out more about these and all of our courses, follow the link below:

👉💯nfts.co.uk/nfts-leeds

It was a pleasure to welcome our latest group of aspiring script editors last week!

For more info about this and all of our upcoming courses, follow the link below:

www.nfts.co.uk/nfts-leeds

Get ready to launch your with the National Film and Television School & Prime Video Craft Academy!

Places are available for 25 people from across the UK for paid and .

Read the full story and start your application today ➡️

https://nfts.co.uk/prime-video-craft-academy-traineeship

It was great to be invited by the team at Viridian FX to attend the 10 year anniversary screening of 'The Knife That Killed Me' at the University of York School of Arts & Creative Technologies!

The film is a fully green screen production and a masterpiece visually, which was the catalyst for Viridian FX, which has paved the way for the team to work on a range of blockbuster productions including 'House Of The Dragon'!

A fantastic evening all round!!

***LAST FEW PLACES***

Are you keen to develop your skills and learn more about the role of the script editor?

Join us for this short course which will equip participants with a toolkit to analyse stories, learn lessons from the best in film and TV and practice creating and delivering effective notes.

https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-script-editing-film-and-tv

The role of the Production Accountant is vital to the success of ANY production.

Currently working in finance or as an assistant in the production accounts team or even just have an interest in the role?

Join us for this intensive 2-day course!

Introduction to Production Accounting | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Fees and funding How to apply Aimed at Assistant Production Accountants making the move to Production Accountant, Accountants thinking of moving to Film and TV Production Accounting, Producers wishing to gain insight in to the wider role of Production A...

That's a wrap!!!

We've just delivered the final session of our week around Script to Screen in partnership with Channel 4 and Channel4Skills!!

A HUGE thank you to all of our speakers this week for all being so generous with your time and sharing your knowledge.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

📢Living & Working in Ireland?📢

We're delighted to be partnering with SScreen Irelandto deliver training to people running and looking to build an early stage production company!

Receive tutoring & mentoring from skilled tutors & NFTS staff. Places are limited, so for more info & to apply visit the link below!!

Creative Business Development & Leadership for Producers: Building Your Production Company Course Profile Screen Ireland in collaboration with the UK’s National Film & Television School is pleased to offer...

📢There are just 4 days left to book your place on our fantastic week of FREE training, in partnership with Channel 4 and Channel4Skills!

🔥Sign up for any of these great sessions below:

https://nfts.co.uk/channel-4-and-nfts-script-screen-online-training-sessions

Are you looking to develop your skills using Avid Media Composer?

Join award winning Editor, Riaz Meer as he provides you with a thorough & practical introduction to operational editing techniques using this industry standard editing software.

🖥️https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-editing-avid-media-composer🖥️

Introduction to Editing on Avid Media Composer | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Designed to provide you with a thorough, rapid and practical introduction to operational editing techniques using AVID.  Class time is divided between short illustrated lectures, demonstrations and (lots ...

The partnered with NFTS Leeds to train 10 aspiring film location marshall trainees in Belfast, like David, who are breaking into the film industry! Our training equips them with essential skills to kickstart an exciting career in !

Learn more about training opportunities in film: https://www.screenskills.com/training-and-opportunities/?q=&types=&costs=&subjects=&industries=Film&careerStages=&fundingOptions=ScreenSkills%20funded%20only&pageIndex=1

Learn more about the : screenskills.com/film

Do you ever find yourself unable to progress your feature/short film or independent project due to struggling to schedule and budget effectively?

Join Rob Speranza on this fun, but intense, 2 day course to really get your head around using Movie Magic to effectively and efficiently move your project forward.

Movie Magic for Filmmakers | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Do you ever find yourself unable to progress your feature/short film or independent project due to struggling to schedule and budget effectively? Join Rob Speranza on this fun, but intense, 2 day course to...

**NEW SESSION ADDED**

We've added another super session to our week in partnership with Channel 4 and Channel4Skills, centred around Script to Screen.

Join us for a MASTERCLASS with the amazing, Grace Ofori-Attah!! Grace will be in discussion Head of NFTS Leeds, Meabh O'Donovan and chatting about how she brings her stories and scripts to the screen!

Sign up for this session via the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/channel-4-and-nfts-script-screen-online-training-sessions

We are delighted to be working with Channel 4 and Channel4Skills to bring you an exciting week of online sessions that are all free and open to anyone to join.

The theme of the week is Script to Screen. These exciting sessions will offer unique insights from a wide range of film & television experts, who will share their expertise and discuss the opportunities & challenges of bringing a script to screen.

All sessions will be hosted on Zoom. To see the full schedule of sessions and to book your place follow the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/channel-4-and-nfts-script-screen-online-training-sessions

Channel 4 and NFTS: Script to Screen: Online Training Sessions | NFTS Welcome toChannel 4and theNational Film and Television School'sbooking page for an exciting week of online sessions that are all free and open to anyone to join

What a great way to close out the week here at NFTS Leeds!

Our latest group of comedy drama writers have been honing their skills and ideas over the last two days, under the guidance of Hannah Robinson, Palindromicals! Such a fab group!

For more info about this and all of our courses, follow the link below:

www.nfts.co.uk/nfts-leeds

Are you keen to learn more about getting the best sound for your project?

If so, join super experienced Sound Recordist, Mathew Birch to get familiar with the kit, techniques and theory of location sound recording!

📢Sign up via the link below:📢

https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-location-sound-recording

Introduction to Location Sound Recording | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply This course is aimed at individuals with a keen interest in location sound recording. It will suit industry professionals who want a better understanding of film sound recording. This course will provide a...

Our first ever group of Intimacy Coordination Certificate students officially started with us last Friday and Saturday!

They began with a fab and super important Mental Health First Aid course that was delivered by the fantastic Mind Matters Training, which qualifies them all as Mental Health First Aiders for the next 3 years!

As a director, achieving the best and most authentic performance from your artists is vital.

This course is designed for directors and individuals with some filmmaking experience and examines how actors are trained and the various methods they use in order to inhabit their characters and bring them vividly to life.

Delivered by multi award winning director, Udayan Prasad, this course will demonstrate how the methodologies actors use can help the director make informed decisions on camera placement and visual language.

Sign up via the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/collaborating-actors-directors-guide

Collaborating With Actors: A Directors Guide | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Designed for directors with some filmmaking experience, but little or no involvement in the performing arts, the course examines how actors are trained and the various methods they use in order to inhabit....

Having the ability and confidence to shoot your own footage is a real skill in today's TV industry!

Join Rob Speranza on this 2 day course and cover all of the essentials for budding self-shooters, giving you the skills and hands on experience to start filming with confidence. Many of the skills learnt on this course can be applied to any camera or shooting format. With a mix of theory and practical exercises the course will provide a solid grounding in the skills you need to get shooting.

Sign up via the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/self-shooting-introduction

Self-Shooting - Introduction | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Fees and funding How to apply Our highly practical sellout Self Shooting course is aimed at those who are new to self-shooting, and are looking to develop, embed and hone their skills. This 2 day course will cover all of the essentials for budding self-s...

It was a busy week here at NFTS Leeds last week, with not one, but two new courses!

It was lovely to work with this group of storytellers who joined the amazing Ashok Prasad to work on their shooting skills!

Pitching to broadcasters is often thought of as a mystery, but after 200 commissions and counting, multi RTS winning and BAFTA nominated Creative Director, Mark Robinson has more of an inkling than most about what it takes to get a broadcaster to say 'YES'!

Join us for this 2 day course to really understand how to prepare and deliver your factual pitch to a broadcaster and get them to give the green light!

Book your place below:

https://nfts.co.uk/pitching-your-factual-project-how-get-broadcaster-say-yes

Pitching Your Factual Project: How To Get A Broadcaster To Say 'Yes'! | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Multi-RTS winning and BAFTA-nominated Shiver/Wise Owl Films creative director Mark Robinson will share the secrets of how he has had nearly 200 (and counting) factual ideas commissioned - from access-drive...

It's been such a pleasure to welcome our first group of attendees to our Intro to Lighting Techniques for Film & TV course, in partnership with Leeds Trinity University!A huge thanks to them for providing the space and kit for our group to use.

Attendees were able to hear from experience lighting pro's Terry Maskell and Jenni Suitiala and get practical experience using industry standard kit! The rain even held off, for a while anyway!

Are you keen to develop your skills and learn more about the role of the script editor?

Join us for this short course which will equip participants with a toolkit to analyse stories, learn lessons from the best in film and TV and practice creating and delivering effective notes.

Sign up via the link below:

https://nfts.co.uk/introduction-script-editing-film-and-tv

Introduction to Script Editing for Film and TV | NFTS Content Tabs Course outline Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Script editing is an often misunderstood profession, viewed as anything from correcting punctuation to dictating brutal rewrites. In reality, the relationship between script editor and writer is key in elevating stories and...