Northern Film School

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Welcome to one of the leading film schools in the UK. For years, Northern Film School has been where the next generation of filmmakers get their start, and try out new techniques and ideas that will re-shape the industry.

Why study here?

We take film seriously here. You’ll gain a solid foundation in filmmaking from experienced creatives and technicians. You’ll find out how cinema’s most innovative filmmakers pushed the boundaries of the artform. You’ll meet collaborators and bring your ideas to the screen in professional facilities. And you’ll emerge with the connections and experience you need to compete for jobs in the Screen Industries. The Northern Film School is one of the leading film schools in the UK, and was named one of the top 5 film schools in the world to watch by the Hollywood Reporter. Both colleagues and graduates are recognised for creative excellence in the industry, working on Oscar and BAFTA award winning productions.

Courses

Hone your skills with our range of undergraduate and postgraduate filmmaking degrees.

BA (Hons)

Filmmaking

Cinematography

Documentary Filmmaking

Screenwriting: Feature Film and Continuing Series

Student Work | Northern Film School Explore student work from our Northern Film School. Curious about what you could create at Leeds School of Arts? Join us at one of our Leeds Beckett University Open Days to find out more.

BA (Hons) Filmmaking - Costume Design and Animation Workshop Find out more about the Costume Design and Animation Workshop, which took place as part of the Creative Conversations Week 2024. Filmmaking student Lauren explains how she benefits from meeting industry experts as part of her course.

My defining Moments: Why you should study BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett University Third-year student Marion shares her most memorable moments studying at Leeds Beckett University.

My Defining Moments: Why you should study BA (Hons) Filmmaking at Leeds Beckett University Third-year student Samuel talks about his most memorable moments studying at Leeds Beckett University.

Our stories

your student experience

We offer the training and space for students to learn and explore ideas, and the networks to put those ideas and skills to the test on real films and projects. You’ll also have the support of our tutors, and access to placements and industry opportunities.

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Facilities

Our industry-standard facilities feature specialist equipment, including ARRI ALEXA cameras, and professional-grade sound recording equipment and lighting. You’ll have access to project planning spaces, a range of pre-and-post production facilities, guidance from teaching and support staff, and a Dolby Atmos-accredited cinema.

Leeds School of Arts Northern Film School facilities Find out more about our industry-standard film facilities

Film studio

Green screen studio

220 seat Dolby Atmos Cinema

Commercial style cinema with 220 seats and a large projection screen at the front.

Immersive mixing Studio

A control desk, with screens, speakers and a seating area in front of it.

Student work

Explore our student work

Visit our YouTube playlist to fully explore our filmmaking students' final projects in full.

Watch it here

Your teaching community

How do you capture the perfect shot? Bring out your character’s story? Make an audience feel the emotion of a scene? Our lecturers will help you discover how to bring your amazing ideas to life on the screen. You'll learn from Oscar nominated cinematographer Philip Robertson and expert composer and sound designer, Annabelle Pangborn. And that influence rubs off: many alumni have gone on to win awards of their own, and work on productions including Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.