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The NFTS is one of the world's leading film, games and television schools. It is widely recognised as one of the top films schools in the world. In 1967, the government recommended the creation of a national film school for the UK and in 1971 the National Film School opened its doors for the first time focussing on postgraduate education. In the 1980s, the school officially changed its name to the National Film and Television School to incorporate the demand for courses in television production and has since added games to its remit. NFTS prides itself on producing world-class, award-winning industry leaders. NFTS students and graduates also regularly win BAFTAs and won the short animation category for five years in a row. Other prestigious accolades include the Grierson Award for Best Student Documentary, as well as multiple Royal Television Society student awards and Annecy Animation Awards. NFTS graduates have gone on to win 13 Oscars and 145 BAFTAs with alumni including cinematographer, Sir Roger Deakins, BAFTA winning director, David Yates (best known for directing the Harry Potter films); Oscar winning animator Nick Park (creator of Wallace & Gromit) and Oscar winning composer Dario Marianelli among others. For more information see www.nfts.co.uk

Get practical training on an LED volume stage and learn about ongoing research in real-time imaging, volumetric capture,...
24/09/2026

Get practical training on an LED volume stage and learn about ongoing research in real-time imaging, volumetric capture, and emerging production workflows, with all course fees covered by Amazon MGM Studios.

Don't let financial barriers stop you from exploring this unique and evolving career path in film and TV.

Applications are OPEN!
1 year | Full-time | NFTS Main Campus, Buckinghamshire

Virtual Production MA
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yBcXv0

Eligible applicants offered a place will be invited to apply for funding; you can then indicate your interest in the Amazon MGM Creative Technology Scholarship.
💸 Are you from Berkshire? In support of local talent, 2 scholarships have been ring-fenced for applicants from your county!

“I’m incredibly grateful to NFTS for giving me the space, guidance, and community to develop this script. I’m especially...
24/09/2026

“I’m incredibly grateful to NFTS for giving me the space, guidance, and community to develop this script. I’m especially thankful to course leader Peter Ansorge for his mentorship and to my peer group at the school as well — the conversations, feedback, encouragement, and support were such an important part of getting the script to where it is today.”

Huge congratulations to TV Drama – Creating The Bible graduate Aekansh Vats, whose script, developed at NFTS, has been selected as a Second Rounder at the Austin Film Festival Script Competition.

Find out more about this course at our upcoming online open day!
29 September
1pm - 2pm
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yzTNF0

Wildlife documentary filmmaking techniques are constantly evolving, giving audiences perspectives previously out of reac...
23/09/2026

Wildlife documentary filmmaking techniques are constantly evolving, giving audiences perspectives previously out of reach. 🦅

NFTS Directing & Producing Science & Natural History first-years got hands-on in this drone workshop led by director of photography, cameraman and CAA-qualified drone pilot, Chris Smith.

Having flown in challenging environments across the world, Chris walked students through the fundamentals of working with drones before they headed out into the wild (the NFTS car park) to try it for themselves! 🎮

Applications open!
NFTS Directing & Producing Science & Natural History MFA
2 years | Full-time
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yyfHW0
Apply by 22 October

Congratulations to National Film & Television School alumni named Screen Stars of Tomorrow!Yasmin Afifi🎬 Writer/Director...
23/09/2026

Congratulations to National Film & Television School alumni named Screen Stars of Tomorrow!

Yasmin Afifi
🎬 Writer/Director
🏆 BAFTA win for her NFTS Graduation film Jellyfish & Lobster, now being developed into a feature with BBC Film and Carbon Pictures
💸 Secured BFI development fund for second feature

Eoin Doran
✒️ Writer/Director
🏆 Best Debut BAFTA and BIFA nominations for Wasteman
🎥 Working on feature writing projects and directorial debut

Read the full story and profiles here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yxzcY0

📸 Peter Searle

"Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it" George LucasThe growing field of Virtual Product...
22/09/2026

"Dreams are extremely important. You can’t do it unless you imagine it" George Lucas

The growing field of Virtual Production is truly what dreams are made of. Explore everything from the fundamentals to hands-on work with motion capture, photogrammetry and scanning in a creative community where filmmakers, designers, and technologists work side by side to explore new approaches to storytelling.

Now partnered with Lucasfilm to provide a first-hand look behind the scenes for NFTS VP students, the Virtual Production MA puts bleeding-edge tech at your fingertips and an unrivalled chance to secure a one-week immersive placement within Lucasfilm productions at Pinewood Studios.

Find out more and apply today...
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ywG-W0

We will be at the Cine Circle Film & TV Job Fair!Come visit our stand to find out about our courses and learn how the Na...
22/09/2026

We will be at the Cine Circle Film & TV Job Fair!

Come visit our stand to find out about our courses and learn how the National Film & Television School can help you make it in the creative industries!

🗓️ Saturday 26 September
📍 Byron Hall, Harrow
🎫 Book via https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ywGLs0

The British Arrows Young Arrows Awards Shortlist has been announced, and the National Film & Television School is proud ...
22/09/2026

The British Arrows Young Arrows Awards Shortlist has been announced, and the National Film & Television School is proud that 8 of the 9 projects were made by our students and alumni!

NFTS x Here4You x Disney Bridge to Industry
🤖 Rusty
🪩 Can’t You Tell
🎵Finding the Extraordinary in Ordinary

NFTS Directing Commercials x One Recovery Bucks
💡 When the Party's Over
🫴 The Choice

NFTS Directing Commercials x Diso
⚡ Absurdly Energising
💊 It's Not Personal
🚀 Your Potential Needs Energy

Huge congratulations to the teams behind these brilliant ads - we're keeping our fingers crossed for the winners announcement on 14 October!

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Follow in these talented footsteps and train to make standout adverts on the NFTS Directing Commercials Diploma!
1 year | Part-time | In-person
London | Apply by 22 October 2026 to start January 2027
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ywBlj0

“By establishing a permanent home in Edinburgh, we are putting down roots and making a long-term commitment to help Scot...
22/09/2026

“By establishing a permanent home in Edinburgh, we are putting down roots and making a long-term commitment to help Scotland’s emerging talent build lasting careers.” Jon Wardle, Director of the NFTS

Last night, to a guest list of key stakeholders from the NFTS and Sean Connery Foundation, Scottish creative industry leaders and government decision-makers, the National Film and Television School and the Sean Connery Foundation announced the next episode of their activity together - a major new filmmaking centre in Edinburgh, dedicated to developing the next generation of Scottish screen talent.

The existing NFTS Scotland hub will be incorporated into the new NFTS Sean Connery Institute, offering an enhanced Talent Lab, new courses, expanded youth programmes, paid internship opportunities, and public events, screenings and Masterclasses.

Read the full story: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ywfdK0

Come along to our Film Studies, Programming and Curation MFA Online Open Day to hear all about this unique course and to...
21/09/2026

Come along to our Film Studies, Programming and Curation MFA Online Open Day to hear all about this unique course and to get insight from current students working on their graduation seasons!

We will be joined by…
Daisy Hutchings: Gangsters Have Feelings Too - This season explores the fragility of masculinity through sensitive gangsters on screen.
Will Miles - Beyond Human Time - A season of films depicting the experience of time from different, non-human perspectives.

25 September
1pm - 2pm

🎟️ Tickets → https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yv5bQ0

Next month, the National Film & Television School is opening its doors for another dedicated outreach day to empower Bla...
21/09/2026

Next month, the National Film & Television School is opening its doors for another dedicated outreach day to empower Black and Asian future film, television and games makers!

Introducing our Alumni Panel...
🌟 Diana Duah | Producers' Assistant | Bugonia, My Father's Shadow
🌟 Nigel Tadyanehondo | Colourist | Commercial projects for brands including Netflix, Stanley, EA Sports
🌟 Aisha Boudjillouli | Animation Director | Eyeliner
🌟 Segun Akinola | Composer | Kingdom, Dr Who
🌟 Lena Boateng | Production Manager | Hindsight
🌟 Tracey Murray | Writer | Death's Peak, Red Egg & Ginger

This panel's work has been recognised worldwide, from screenings at acclaimed festivals like Sundance, the BFI London Film Festival and SXSW to going viral on social media.

Book your free place now to get in on the conversation at NFTS For You 2026!
🗓️ 3 October | 10am-5pm
📍 NFTS Main Campus, Buckinghamshire
🎟️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0ytzn30

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Beaconsfield Studios
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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