Welcome to Bristol Film School. Where industry and education meet.
Step into Bristol Film School and begin your transformation into a skilled, industry-ready film professional.
Co-created with Bristol’s top production companies, our innovative degrees equips you with the specialist techniques needed to shape the modern film and TV industries. From day one, you’ll work alongside top professionals and gain real-world experience.
Industry Connected
With direct connections to top industry players like the BBC and Films at 59, and a one of a kind mentorship scheme, you’ll gain valuable networking opportunities and exposure to projects that define the future of filmmaking.
A wide array of skills
Whether your passion lies in cinematography, scriptwriting, editing, directing, producing or the technical art of filmmaking, Bristol Film School provides expert training to help you excel in all areas of film production. Learn essential roles such as camera assistant, on-site and off-site editor, boom operator, colour-grader, set builder and production manager while mastering the key disciplines driving the industry forward.
In your final year, receive one-on-one guidance from an industry professional, shaping your skills and career from day one with real work experience opportunities
Exclusive film studios
Access fully-equipped studios, including greenscreen, Translight and professional lighting. Bookable spaces for independent projects and collaborations with external shoots
Vibrant community and global connections
Work alongside peers across all year groups, attend industry talks and participate in trips to festivals like Berlinale and IDFA, expanding your professional network.
“Changing the name to Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma really positions Boomsatsuma where it should be, as a leader in film and TV in the South West and nationally. Bristol needs its own Film School. This is great news.”
“Gorilla continues to be extremely impressed by the technical and practical knowledge of the post-production students emerging from the South West. We’ve enjoyed collaborating with Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma, through workshops and work experience. We’re thrilled to expand this partnership with student participation in our Gorilla Academy Internship.”
“We’re thrilled with the success of having Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma students in Work Experience placements on BBC’s Andy’s Global Adventures. A great partnership.”
“Bristol Film School at Boomsastuma produces some of the most talented film graduates in the South West. The course supports students’ needs and prepares them for the real world, with valuable work experience and industry connections.”
“It’s been inspiring working with students and faculty at Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma. They’re dedicated, passionate, and eager to learn.”
