Students across our Film Academies are currently being assessed for their Level 2: Developing Filmmaking certificate. Our Producers are looking for understanding and practical application of core filmmaking techniques while their productions are mid-flow. The timing is intentional. Real filmmaking doesn’t pause for exams, so neither do we. What’s striking is how calmly they’re meeting the challenge. These surprise assessments aren’t tripping them up; they’re revealing just h

Kingston International Film Festival Best School Film winners. A brilliant short documentary film about the fall and rise of vinyl took...

Filmmaking at Easter Holiday Film Camp with our fluffy co-star. We had an amazing three days last week at Kensington Prep School. A...

As working parents we are often left wondering what to organise to occupy and entertain our children during the school holidays. Half...

In the past we have been incredibly fortunate to have some fascinating people to interview as the children worked towards creating their...

London’s first international spotlight on U16 filmmaking In 2025, Kingston-Upon-Thames will be celebrating its rich cultural heritage. An...

Creating a film is much like painting on a moving canvas, where every shot and scene requires the meticulously coordinated effort of...

At this point in the term the crews across the schools are learning all about the different roles involved in making a film. We introduce...

But why did we change the name? Here in the UK we have a hugely successful screen arts industry. One few other countries can compare to....

A lot, apparently. This half-term, as well as animating, creating prosthetic limbs and green screen apparitions, we’ll be making as many...

As half term approaches and halloween beckons, our crews are reaching the point of discovering their roles and getting excited about...

This time last year Missing People , the RNLI , Age UK , The Jigsaw Trust , PHASE Worldwide , Amphibian & Reptile Conservation , The...

We start pitching this week. Our first module for Filmmaking Level One Certification and not for the faint hearted. With time, one take...

Which film would you recommend to your clubs this term? Jurassic Park - it was the first film that I saw in the cinema as a kid and so...

Saturday morning at the Town House, Kingston Universirty, we welcomed parents and students to our Summer Films Screening. It was a chance...

Welcome back to the best academic year we’ve ever had. After a blistering 23/24 with over 40 films made by more than 600 students, awards...