"Filmmaking Fundamentals: From Script to Screen" offers a thorough introduction to the filmmaking process, providing students with the tools they need to create a film from concept to completion. The course begins with an exploration of the UK film industry landscape, examining the key roles in filmmaking and the historical context of UK cinema. Understanding these foundational elements sets the stage for diving deeper into the filmmaking process.

In the second lecture, students learn the art of storytelling and screenwriting, with a focus on the essential elements of storytelling, screenplay structure, and formatting. You will also get hands-on experience writing a short film script, allowing you to practice the concepts learned. Pre-production is a critical stage of filmmaking, and this course covers everything you need to know, including budgeting, financing, casting, and location scouting. You will gain insights into how to manage a film's pre-production phase, ensuring your project is well-organized before filming begins.

The course continues with cinematography, where you will learn about different camera types, framing, composition, and lighting techniques that are essential for creating visually compelling scenes. Directing and production follow, focusing on how to work with actors, manage on-set protocols, and film a scene. These lessons equip you with the practical skills needed to bring your vision to life on set.

Sound and audio are crucial to filmmaking, and this course emphasizes the importance of sound design, recording, and editing. You will learn how to use music and sound to enhance the emotional impact of your film. Production design and art direction are also explored, covering sets, props, costumes, and makeup, which contribute to a film's aesthetic and atmosphere.

In the post-production phase, you will learn the editing process, including how to use visual and sound editing software to create a rough cut of your film. Finally, the course covers film marketing and distribution, with a focus on film festivals, indie film marketing strategies, and how to navigate the UK film distribution landscape. The course culminates in a final project where you will have the opportunity to screen your student film, receive peer feedback, and discuss the next steps in your filmmaking journey.