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About us

At Central Film School, we pride ourselves on offering students a practical education in the arts of filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting. Our diverse range of courses, including BA, MA, and Summer camp, are specifically designed to empower independent voices and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to transfer their stories to the screen. We believe in the transformative power of hands-on learning. That’s why we constantly evolve our programmes, equipment, and teaching methods to ensure our students stay at the forefront of the ever-changing industry practices.

We are dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices within the creative industries and having a positive social impact on our local and wider community.  So, join us on this exciting journey where you will not only gain practical expertise but also unleash your storytelling potential, enabling you to confidently share your vision with the world.

Central Film School Graduation 2024

Some CFS Graduation 2024 highlights! In December, we celebrated our class of 2024 with a fantastic graduation ceremony at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank. This is a small snippet of some of the days' best moments.

What makes us different

  • Practical Learning: Whether you are on a two-week summer course or a degree programme, gaining practical skills will be at the centre of your learning.
  • Accellerated Degrees: Our undergraduate degrees are delivered over two calendar years, enabling students to save both time and money 
  • Learn from Screen Professionals: We have a range of industry practitioners teaching across our programmes, so students learn the most up to date methods and practices.
  • Internationally recognised Qualifications: Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses are validated by Falmouth University, a top-ranked Arts University in the UK
  • A specialist Institution: Students benefit from learning in a specialist environment where filmmakers, screenwriters and actors collaborate 
  • Industry-Standard Kit: After moving to a new premises in 2022 and receiving almost 1 million in grant capital funding, students benefit from having access to facilities, kit and equipment of industry-standard.

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Avondale, 72 Landor Road, London, SW9 9PH