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OFVM Film Oxford - the alternative filmschool

Whether your interest in filmaking and digital media is an exciting new hobby or a future career OFVM Film Oxford can offer you the affordable training you need. No need to give up 3 years of you life (and get into considerable debt) undertaking a Filmmaking Degree, do your training and build your portfolio in bite sized chunks! Get trained by filmmakers working in the industry not academics in university! In the film & TV industry it is your show-reel that is important, not qualifications. However If Higher Education is your ambition you will still need some training and a showreel to get on a good course.

Oxford has a large number of  thriving TV  and digital media production companies, but they often struggle to find local talent, instead they have to bring freelances in from London and elsewhere. There is a real skill shortage in Oxford particularly for Directors, Producers, Editors, and Researchers.** In addition there is demand for entry level positions such as runners and edit assistants. OFVM Film Oxford is a unique non-profit organisation supporting Beginners through to Emerging Filmmakers through to Industry Professionals.

Check out our programme of filmmaking and digital creative courses below. Click on each course below to get more information  including, dates, times, entry requirements, prices, discount criteria and a detailed course outline. To book on a course go to book online in main menu on the left. We can now also accept card payments over the phone (01865 792731). We also will accept a 50% deposit to hold the place.   ** Pathways into the Industry in Oxfordshire report, SEEDA.

Level 1

Taster courses. These adult leisure courses are suitable for complete beginners in digital video, photo editing and animation. They are run at an easy pace and no prior skills are required to do these courses.

Level 2 courses are also suitable for many beginners. In addition Introduction to Screenwriting on level 3 courses may also suitable for beginners but it has additional entry requirements (see that courses details).

Level 2

Suitable as a follow on course from level 1 or as longer and more demanding beginners courses aimed at those with a serious interest in filmmaking. Basic computer skills (e.g. email, web, word processing etc.) are required. The pace is more demanding than the level 1 courses, and students may be required to do preparation work outside of classes. The tutor will be very supportive throughout.

Level 3

Intermediate level courses aimed as follow on courses from Level 2, or students have completed similar courses elsewhere. However 'Introduction to Screenwriting' and is suitable as a beginner's course; but it does have conditional entry criteria. (See that individual course pages for details).

The pace on these courses is generally more intense and demanding. Depending on the course, students may have to more preparation and development work outside of class. Students will be expected to be motivated, self-driven and able to collaborate with each other.

Level 4

Advanced courses aimed at practicing filmmakers; both those working in the industry and those that aspire to do so.

Click here to fill in our online booking form for our courses.