An Introduction to Film Production | North West Region | June to August 2026 – Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet
Cultural and Creative Industries Skillnet presents an Introduction to Film Production course that will run from the 22nd June to the 14th August.
This FREE course is being presented in association with Creative Heartlands and is available to people in the North West region who are unemployed or underemployed.
The course will be delivered by three experienced practitioners in the film industry and will include tuition in all aspects of film production:
- Design – Interpreting a script; deciding on a look in Costume and Production Design; Preparation of Mood Boards. Breaking down a script and developing a work-flow.
- Direction – Shot listing and the language of different shots; working with actors; directing a scene; “crossing the line”.
- Production – Breaking down a short film script and preparing a schedule; creating short form budgets for short drama and documentary.
- Camera – Learn how to handle a cine camera; lenses, exposure, data management
- Lighting – Handling and setting lights. How to light a scene employing different lighting techniques eg Three-Point Lighting.
- Scriptwriting – Scripting for short drama and documentary
- Sound Recording – How to record clean sound. The different kinds of mics and their purposes.
- Post Production (Editing). Introduction to Da Vinci Resolve. Developing a workflow. How to edit a scene?
A key aspect of the course is the making of a short film production which will be crewed primarily by course participants. This course is heavily focused on developing participants’ technical proficiency and ability to work in a crew setting.
Apply by 2nd June 2026
Starts 22nd June, 2026
8 x Weeks
Other Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet courses currently on offer include: