BA (Hons) Filmmaking Production

duration

3 YEARS

course code

BS04

institution

B20

UCAS points

80-96

THe COURSE

Join our Production team at boomsatsuma Film School and build the skills to land a job in film and TV.

Join us at Bristol’s only Film School and learn the skills you need to get a job in the film and TV industry. This dynamic and exciting course has been co-created with Bristol’s globally renowned film and TV production companies, so what we teach you is bang up to date. We're connected to top employers in the city and that means you will get to network with the best in the business - from the BBC to Films at 59.

Choose this degree and we'll help you develop the specialist skills you need for all aspects of film production. If you're interested in cinematography, scriptwriting, directing, producing or the technical side of film-making, this is the right course for you.

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Why choose this course?

1

Learn from our expert team at Bristol's only Film School.

2

Make loads of films, from short films and dramas to documentary.

3

Network with global leaders in film and television.

THE team

Freya Billington

Head of Film School

Filmmaker

David Neal

Head of Production

Filmmaker, ARRI accredited trainer

Mark Richard Adams

Head of Post Production

Compositor, Post Specialist

Nirmala Valinčiūtė

Technical Lecturer

Filmmaker, Camera Specialist

Kam Gandhi

Associate Lecturer

Filmmaker, Screenwriter

MODULES

You'll learn producing, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound and art department, alongside specific industry roles like camera assistant, boom operator, set builder and production manager. Right from year one you'll network with and gain work experience - from documentaries at BBC Factual and Natural History Unit to feature films and drama.

Modules are subject to change in response to feedback from students and developments in industry. Applicants will be advised of significant changes to the advertised programme.

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TERM DATES

2022/23 2023/24

Where can this course take you?

This course will help you gain the skills to work in the film, streaming and TV industries. Graduates are well placed to apply for roles such as production manager, camera operator, assistant editor, lighting trainee, production designer and cinematographer, alongside many others.

ScreenSkills

Explore job profiles in film production

BFI

Learn about the film industry

LOCATIONS

Our Film School is based at the Tobacco Factory in the centre of Bristol’s vibrant arts district. You'll also work out of boomsatsuma Studios in BS4, as well as on location with numerous industry partners. Across our locations you can access production and post production suites (Avid, DaVinci), cameras (Arri, Blackmagic, Sony) and sound and lighting equipment.

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Projects

BA (Hons) Game Design and Production is a new course so there isn't any student work to show just yet. In the meantime, here's some inspiring projects from boomsatsuma Game Art students.

Killing Bugs (Excerpt)

Jack Lee Pitchford (Dir.)

A short documentary that details the impact of a father’s suicide on the family. Utilising archive material, animation and audio interviews, the film is about the long-lasting impact of suicide. However, this is not a suicide prevention story. This is Jack’s story.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 2nd year module, Documentary.

Crew: Jack Lee Pitchford, Alex Langley, Ben Goodwin, Suhail Mansour, Jacob Guyatt, Fabian Osbourne, Tom Richards, Jack Wadsworth, Max Bracey, Brodie Clark.

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The Bristol Crocodile

Lucy Rowe (Dir.)

Featured in Bristol24/7, on BBC Radio Bristol and BBC Points West.

A love note to our hometown of Bristol. A joyful, uplifting short film, based very loosely on a true story, that showcases the Bristolian spirit.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 2nd year module, Drama.

Crew: Lucy Rowe, Sam Hellings, Alex Langley, Finn Williams, Teddy Smith, Dan Liversidge.

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How are you? Out of 10?

Client Film - Talk Club

Our students were commissioned by the incredible men’s mental health Bristol-based charity Talk Club to make an awareness film for them to share online.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 1st year module, Filmmaking I.

Crew: Dan Liversidge, Waard Rihan, Bailey January, Suraj Solanki, Bilal Hussain, Jack Miller.

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Ripple Media

Tom Foster (Dir.)

When a famous musician goes missing, Kat and S8 realise the only way to find them is to enter the virtual web. When they find them, it leads to an unexpected realisation from the now AI musician and aggressive response from the corporate head. The film asks some questions about one of the major concerns we face in 2023, the impact of AI in creative industries.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 2nd year module, Documentary.

Crew: Tom Foster, Cole Oakley, Finlay Sage, Sam King, Seth Biggs, Kirijan Jeyakumar, Suleman Aqeel, Finn Williams, Jacob Guyatt, Will Templar, Leon Lock, Ryan Street.

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Sunflower (Excerpt)

Katie Boyes (Dir.)

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In the mundanity of the quiet British countryside, Sunflower embarks on an extraordinary journey of escapism, rebellion and friendship with her best friend and confidant - a talking sunflower. But when things turn dark, can Sunflower learn how to save the day?

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 2nd year module, Documentary.

Crew: Katie Boyes, Dan Wilson-Hollies, Jason Dutton, Sam Offer, Dora Pamment, Alex Langley, Tom Richards, Jacob Guyatt, Maddy Hayes.

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Nutty Noah

Client Film - Nutty Noah

Our students were briefed by Nutty Noah, one of the UK's most celebrated children’s entertainers to create stage and social media content for his performances.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 1st year client brief module, Filmmaking I.

Crew: Ellis White, Aidan Richards, Dylan Burgess, Issy Davis, Connie May, Leah Bettison, Ollie Jones, Ezrah Elisa.

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The Suicide Headache

Suleman Aqeel (Dir.)

A very honest and personal documentary explaining what ‘cluster headaches’ are and the crippling effect of suffering with them.

A collaboration between Filmmaking: Production and Filmmaking: Post Production. Made as part of the 2nd year module, Documentary.

Crew: Suleman Aqeel, Tom Foster, Leon Lock, Sam King, Finn Williams, Kirijan Jeyakumar.

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The Colour of Emotion

Elise Warner-Deards

Video Essay on the impact of colour theory in cinema.

Made as part of the 2nd year module, Reflection.

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APPLYING

We welcome applications from imaginative and motivated people from all backgrounds.
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A range of qualifications are accepted with the main ones listed below. Applicants are also considered on an individual basis. So even if you don't have the grades, you can contact us to talk about your options.

UCAS Tariff:

80-96

Points

A Level:

CCC-CDD

BTEC Extended Diploma:

MMP

T Level:

Access to HE Diploma:

M - 45 Credits

Interview: Yes

Interview: No

Applications are made through UCAS and are administered by our validation partner Bath Spa University.

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fees

Fees for UK full time student applying to start one our degree programmes in 2023/24 are as follows:

Year 1: £9,250
Year 2: Published Jan 2024
Year 3: Published Jan 2025

For more information about fees, visit Bath Spa University's guidance on Tuition fees and Student finance

If you have questions about student finance, or need some help, talk to us at an Open day or Email

Fees for UK full time student applying to start one our degree programmes in 2024/25 will be published in due course. For indicative costs, fees for courses being delivered in 2023/24 are £9,250 per annum.

If you have questions about student finance, or need some help, talk to us at an Open day or Email