OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced within each cohort; individual courses run 2–4 weeks at around 2–3 hours per week.FreeOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>"Get into Filmmaking" is a curated FutureLearn collection of free online courses covering different specialisms of the film industry. It is aimed at anyone who wants to understand the filmmaking process or build skills in screenwriting, production design, distribution and more, taught by universities and industry bodies.</p><ul><li>Five courses, including An Introduction to Screenwriting (UEA), Short Film in Language Teaching (BFI & Into Film), Film Distribution: Connecting Films with Audiences, Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen (AFTRS) and The Essential Financial Management Toolbox for Film, Screen and Broadcast (AFTRS)</li><li>Self-paced within each cohort — 2–4 weeks per course at around 2–3 hours per week</li><li>Free access to videos, articles and discussions during the course run</li><li>Beginner-friendly; no prior filmmaking experience required</li><li>A Certificate of Achievement is available as a paid upgrade</li></ul><p>Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the collection to start learning.</p>
Who can apply
Open to anyone with a FutureLearn account; no prior filmmaking experience required.
How to apply
Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the Get into Filmmaking collection (a paid upgrade is required for the Certificate of Achievement).
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by FutureLearn.
Who can apply?+
Open to anyone with a FutureLearn account; no prior filmmaking experience required.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the Get into Filmmaking collection (a paid upgrade is required for the Certificate of Achievement).
OnlineOnline (global)Self-paced within each cohort; individual courses run 2–4 weeks at around 2–3 hours per week.FreeOpenLow effort
About this opportunity
<p>"Get into Filmmaking" is a curated FutureLearn collection of free online courses covering different specialisms of the film industry. It is aimed at anyone who wants to understand the filmmaking process or build skills in screenwriting, production design, distribution and more, taught by universities and industry bodies.</p><ul><li>Five courses, including An Introduction to Screenwriting (UEA), Short Film in Language Teaching (BFI & Into Film), Film Distribution: Connecting Films with Audiences, Introduction to Production Design for Film and Screen (AFTRS) and The Essential Financial Management Toolbox for Film, Screen and Broadcast (AFTRS)</li><li>Self-paced within each cohort — 2–4 weeks per course at around 2–3 hours per week</li><li>Free access to videos, articles and discussions during the course run</li><li>Beginner-friendly; no prior filmmaking experience required</li><li>A Certificate of Achievement is available as a paid upgrade</li></ul><p>Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the collection to start learning.</p>
Who can apply
Open to anyone with a FutureLearn account; no prior filmmaking experience required.
How to apply
Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the Get into Filmmaking collection (a paid upgrade is required for the Certificate of Achievement).
Frequently asked
Who runs this?+
Run by FutureLearn.
Who can apply?+
Open to anyone with a FutureLearn account; no prior filmmaking experience required.
Is it paid?+
Free to apply. No participant fees.
How do I apply?+
Register for a free FutureLearn account and join any course in the Get into Filmmaking collection (a paid upgrade is required for the Certificate of Achievement).