The Young Filmmaker Summer Experience
InvestIN Education
The Young Filmmaker Summer Experience
Overview
The Young Filmmaker Summer Experience gives students aged 15-18 a fully immersive experience of working as a filmmaker in London.
Over the course of two weeks, students will have some of the most exclusive experiences of filmmaking that one can imagine: write, direct and edit your own original film scene, use industry-standard equipment and screen it to top industry professionals for exclusive feedback.
Join us for a life-changing experience that will set you up for a future as a successful filmmaker.
- Plan, direct, film and edit your first original film scene using high-level software and equipment in a studio setting
- Create your own stories and turn them into box-office screenplays using professional script-writing software
- Explore the 21st century’s most innovative filmmaking techniques as you learn about animation, visual-effects, sound composition, costume design and more
- Visit iconic film sets and studio spaces in the UK’s film capital
- Have your work featured on the big screen and get feedback from professional directors
- Attend a private networking session with top London filmmakers
- Be coached through the immersive experiences with filmmakers specialising in directing, producing, sound engineering, visual effects, editing and more
- Private networking sessions with these professionals, who can become vital connections for your future career
- Receive training on how to land the most desirable jobs in filmmaking
- Advice on subject choices, university selection, work experience, extra-curricular activities and more
- Experience one of the best universities on the planet: University College London (UCL).
- Meet talented and ambitious students from around the world who fly in for the Summer Experience, creating an invaluable lifetime network.
- Personalised industry reference letter from filmmakers confirming what you have achieved on the programme.
⦁ Choose from one of the following options:
1. First Week Only (taster experience); or
2. Two-Week Experience (the full programme); or
3. Two-Week Premium Experience (the ultimate package with both weeks plus enhanced benefits)
Accommodation
You can choose either residential or non-residential. The accommodation is at UCL student halls in central London. We provide residential students with meals, guardianship and fun activities on evenings and weekends. Airport transfers are also available at checkout.
This Summer Experience is for students aged 15-18 and you do not require any prior knowledge to attend.
The start date is the 29th July. You can choose to attend for either ‘First Week Only’, ‘Two Weeks’ or our ‘Two Week Premium’ package. You can also choose residential or non-residential. Pricing and details are set out below.
Click “Register Now” to book your place. You can either pay in full now or reserve your place with a £950 non-refundable deposit.
| London 1 week | London 2-weeks | London Premium | |
| Length | First week only | 2-weeks full programme | 2-weeks Premium |
| Write, film and edit your own original scene. Direct professional actors on a filmset. Visit an editing studio and record your own sound effects. Get feedback from professionals on your work. | |||
| Shoot your own music video. Develop an animated short. Tour a film studio and examine backdrops from Hollywood blockbusters. Have your work screened in an exclusive film festival. | |||
| Private networking session with top filmmakers | |||
| Industry reference letter: personalised letter from filmmakers confirming what you’ve achieved on the programme | |||
| Graduation ceremony for completion of the full programme | |||
| Assessment centre, LinkedIn profile building & CV writing workshops, psychometric profile testing | |||
| Training on how to succeed from politicians and Olympic athletes | |||
| Gala dinner on a boat with top professionals | |||
| Excursions to top London sites and premium activities including a West End theatre show | |||
| Summer Experience fee | £1950 | £2950 | £3950 |
| Optional fee for accommodation with meals, guardianship and evening & weekend activities included |
Available for an additional £1200 |
Available for an additional £2600 |
Available for an additional £2600 |
| Optional fee for London airport transfers (return) |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
Available for an additional £300 |
In Person
Available dates:
- 29th July 2024
Venues:
- The programme is based at UCL and the surrounding University of London campus. Certain days take place in other key industry locations in London.
Accommodation location:
Students who choose accommodation will reside in University of London halls of residence. We occupy 3 different halls close-by to each other (listed below). The vast majority of students will be placed in Garden Halls
Garden Halls, London, WC1H 9EN,
College Hall, London, WC1E 7HZ
International Hall, London, WC1N 1AS
Download Digital Brochure - Garden Halls >>
Please find below some of our most frequently asked questions. If you have any other questions you'll be able to find our full FAQ list here and you are also welcome to reach out to us at info@investin.org and we'll be happy to help!
Covid-19
There are no travel restrictions in place in order to enter the UK; you are not required to test or to provide proof of vaccination status, so you can book your programme place with confidence.
Support
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You may wish to try on your mobile device instead. Alternatively, please email info@investin.org with details of the programme you want to register for. We will reserve your place immediately and send you a link to pay by card online.