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The NFTS is one of the world's leading film, games and television schools. It is widely recognised as one of the top films schools in the world. In 1967, the government recommended the creation of a national film school for the UK and in 1971 the National Film School opened its doors for the first time focussing on postgraduate education. In the 1980s, the school officially changed its name to the
National Film and Television School to incorporate the demand for courses in television production and has since added games to its remit. NFTS prides itself on producing world-class, award-winning industry leaders. NFTS students and graduates also regularly win BAFTAs and won the short animation category for five years in a row. Other prestigious accolades include the Grierson Award for Best Student Documentary, as well as multiple Royal Television Society student awards and Annecy Animation Awards. NFTS graduates have gone on to win 13 Oscars and 145 BAFTAs with alumni including cinematographer, Sir Roger Deakins, BAFTA winning director, David Yates (best known for directing the Harry Potter films); Oscar winning animator Nick Park (creator of Wallace & Gromit) and Oscar winning composer Dario Marianelli among others. For more information see www.nfts.co.uk
16/01/2025
Do you think you could come up with a concept for a viral TV show like ?
Final places are remaining on the NFTS Directing and Producing Television Entertainment MA!
Direct and produce your own multi-camera TV productions in our state-of-the-art 4K Television Studio. Did we mention you will also get to pitch your entertainment idea to broadcasters, including Sky and the BBC?
If you want to learn from industry professionals at one of the top film schools in the world, find out more and apply to start as early January 2025 here: https://bit.ly/4g3dc0W
15/01/2025
It's an outstanding result for the National Film & Television School following the reveal of the 2025 EE BAFTA nominations, including 4 NFTS films named in the short film categories, Adiós, Milk, Stomach Bug and Rock, Paper, Scissors, alongside alumni-led Wander to Wonder🔥
Additional nominations with alumni in key roles include Conclave - nominated across an astounding 12 categories - Wallace & Gromit, Santosh, Love Lies Bleeding, Wicked and Kneecap.
We couldn't be prouder of our talented alumni and will be keeping our fingers crossed for next month's ceremony!
15/01/2025
Turn your ideas for unique games into a reality and learn how to establish your own indie games business with confidence on our part-time, 6-month Indie Games Development Certificate.
Taught entirely online, learn how to design, build, produce and distribute your games to a global audience and showcase your completed work to industry.
Limited experience? No problem! This course is open to anyone and everyone with a passion for games and a story to tell.
Find out more and apply to start in as soon as January 2025 here: https://bit.ly/42a4f2M
14/01/2025
It takes a village to make a film, and with so many roles it can be hard to know what direction to go in when starting your career. Explore a variety of behind the scenes roles within filmmaking, and discover your own strengths and interests by drawing on the knowledge and advice of industry professionals on our 6-month, part-time Filmmaking Certificate.
With online classes, and a 5 day residential at our Beaconsfield HQ, you will get hands-on experience, and an insight into practical filmmaking from one of the top film schools in the world.
The moment you've been waiting for...Applications are now open for our practical, industry-renowned courses starting in September 2025 and January 2026!
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13/01/2025
Today, David Puttnam returned for his next online session for National Film & Television School students - 'Social Responsibility in Filmmaking' with special guest, BAFTA winning documentary filmmaker and NFTS graduate, Alison Millar. Thanks to them both for their time!
09/01/2025
Don't miss this recent Wonder Women Podcast episode featuring Sophie Turner Laing, Chair of The National Film & Television School and Former CEO of Endemol Shine and MD of Sky. Join Sophie and host Ria Hebden as they dive into her extraordinary career and transformative impact on the industry!
🎬 The National Film & Television School Presents...The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2025! 🎬
A week of captivating screenings, cutting-edge games and networking opportunities, showcasing the incredible work of our talented students. These dynamic projects have been carefully crafted over the past year by dedicated teams, each bringing their unique vision boldly to life and pushing the boundaries of storytelling and innovation.
From thought-provoking explorations of history to thrilling dystopian futures, heartfelt family dynamics to intense toxic friendships, and everything in between — this year’s showcase offers a vibrant mix of genres and themes, including folklore, MMA fighting, and much much more.
🌟 Industry guests — don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the next wave of creative talent in action. Register now to secure your spot!
07/01/2025
Does evil come from within us, or from beyond?
Shout out to the six National Film & Television School who helped to bring nightmares to life in the gruesome and hauntingly alluring Nosferatu, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult.
06/01/2025
The National Film & Television School is delighted to welcome back renowned producer David Puttnam for a new series of exclusive online lectures for our students.
Today, David was joined by writer/director and NFTS graduate Sandhya Suri to discuss 'Short Films and the Filmmaker’s Journey'. Sandhya's directorial debut Santosh has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars.
06/01/2025
As a new term starts for National Film & Television School students, it also marks the countdown to graduation...
Starting today, to equip our 2025 leavers to hit the ground running, the NFTS is hosting it's annual Ready4Work week, made up of a raft of sessions with industry guests covering crowdfunding, confidence, CVs, accessibility, agents, networking, navigating the industry and much more.
Huge thank you to those who will be joining us this week to help set our soon-to-be-graduates up for success!
06/01/2025
The National Film & Television School is kicking off the New Year with a host of student and graduate-made productions selected and nominated for the biggest award moments in the calendar, including the Golden Globes, BAFTAs and Annie Awards.
Key wins for productions involving NFTS graduates at the Golden Globes last night included Wicked and Baby Reindeer.
Four NFTS films have been longlisted for the upcoming BAFTA Film Awards with Adiós (Animation), Milk (Documentary), Rock, Paper, Scissors (Fiction) and Stomach Bug (Fiction) all selected for the Animation and British Short Film categories.
NFTS graduation animation Adiós has also been nominated for the Annie Awards, recognised as the Oscars of animation.
Huge congratulations to all our alumni!
31/12/2024
Happy New Year from the National Film & Television School!
It's been another incredible year of accomplishments for the NFTS, our staff and our students and graduates including...
🌟 Welcoming our first ever Prime Video apprentices
🌟 Double BAFTA glory and a prestigious Cannes win for student films
🌟 Awarded with £10m government funding for expansion
🌟 Launched host of new scholarship opportunities
🌟 Welcomed guests from Francis Ford Coppola to the Wicked production team
🌟 NFTS films selected for 2025 festivals including Sundance and SXSW!
We couldn't be more proud of our students and graduates for what they have achieved and of our staff who were key players in continuing to make the School a supportive, nurturing and inspiring environment.
We've got lots in store for 2025 so watch this space...👀
27/12/2024
🚨Deadline Approaching🚨
There is just over a week left to submit your application for the NFTS Academy, a free residential course open to 16-19 year olds with a passion for film and TV.
Start your 2025 by training to make films and learning from top industry professionals with one of the world's best film schools, supported by The Walt Disney Company!
Swipe to search for what to watch over the festive period, brought to you by teams of dedicated National Film & Television School graduates 📺
24/12/2024
If all you want for Christmas is to work in the sound department on popular TV shows...Places are available on the National Film and Television School Sound for Television Production Diploma to start January 2025!
Run in partnership with Sky, this unique 12-month course gives you practical experience working in industry-standard facilities on a variety of entertainment formats.
Collaborate with fellow students and graduate with 6 weeks of industry experience at Sky Studios.
Apply today! https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0fw5BQ0
24/12/2024
Do you have a passion for graphic design and want to explore a unique and varied career path?
Places are available on the NFTS Motion Graphics and Titles Diploma, where you will hone your craft to create engaging design work for film and television including...
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🎬 The National Film & Television School Presents...The NFTS Graduate Showcase 2025! 🎬
A week of captivating screenings, cutting-edge games and networking opportunities, showcasing the incredible work of our talented students. These dynamic projects have been carefully crafted over the past year by dedicated teams, each bringing their unique vision boldly to life and pushing the boundaries of storytelling and innovation.
From thought-provoking explorations of history to thrilling dystopian futures, heartfelt family dynamics to intense toxic friendships, and everything in between — this year’s showcase offers a vibrant mix of genres and themes, including folklore, MMA fighting, and much much more.
https://nfts.co.uk/article/presenting-nfts-graduate-showcase-2025
🌟 Industry guests — don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the next wave of creative talent in action. Register now to secure your spot!
National Film & Television School #studentmade graduation film is heading to Sundance! 🔥🐰
Congratulations to the team behind the Cannes La Cinef award-winning animation Bunnyhood, selected for the Midnights Short Film Program.
Do you have a passion for graphic design? Our Motion Graphics and Titles course equips you with essential skills and knowledge to become successful in the film and TV industry, with our grads going on to work for the BBC to ITV and Coca-Cola to Jo Malone
Do you have a passion for graphic design? Our Motion Graphics and Titles course equips you with essential skills and knowledge to become successful in the film and TV industry, with our grads going on to work for the BBC to ITV and Coca-Cola to Jo Malone!
With a 4-week placement at Sky and plenty of opportunity to collaborate with other students, you will graduate industry-ready with practical experience on a range of content.
Find out how more about this course and apply today for a January 2025 start here → https://bit.ly/3Bb3b3u
🚨One week to go!🚨 Make sure to get your application in before midnight on 7 November to start practical training in January 2025. With state-of-the-art facilities and funding available, don’t miss your chance to #MakeIt in #film, #TV and #games wi
🚨One week to go!🚨
Make sure to get your application in before midnight on 7 November to start practical training in January 2025.
With state-of-the-art facilities and funding available, don’t miss your chance to #MakeIt in #film, #TV and #games with the National Film and Television School.
Head to https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0dq2pb0 to apply today!
A new #VirtualProduction wall has landed at the National Film & Television School! Find out how you could train to work with this cutting-edge production technology on a range of NFTS courses including Virtual Production Certificate, #VisualEffects MA, #
A new #VirtualProduction wall has landed at the National Film & Television School!
Find out how you could train to work with this cutting-edge production technology on a range of NFTS courses including Virtual Production Certificate, #VisualEffects MA, #Directing & #Producing #TelevisionEntertainment MA and #VisionMixing Diploma!
Find out more at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0dfrS30
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Check out this spooky stop-motion advert for the return of McDonalds Boo Buckets, brought to you by a talented team of National Film & Television School graduates, Blink Ink and Wieden+Kennedy NYC! Director Renee Zhan 🎃 Production Manager Thijme Grol
Check out this spooky stop-motion advert for the return of McDonalds Boo Buckets, brought to you by a talented team of National Film & Television School graduates, Blink Ink and Wieden+Kennedy NYC!
Director Renee Zhan 🎃 Production Manager Thijme Grol 🧙 DOP Ronnie McQuillan 👻 Animator Steve Warne 👽 Animation Assistant Honor Price 🧛 Puppet Build Helen Ferguson
📣 ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY 📣 The application deadline is approaching for some of our courses! Be sure to submit before midnight on 24 October to start in January 2025. With our state of the art facilities and over 90% grad success rate, kickstart your
📣 ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY 📣
The application deadline is approaching for some of our courses! Be sure to submit before midnight on 24 October to start in January 2025.
With our state of the art facilities and over 90% grad success rate, kickstart your career at one of the best film schools in the world, and #makeit in #film, #tv and #games at the National Film and Television School → https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0d0p8t0
"#ColourGrading is an invisible art’ Ellen, Colour Grading and Finishing Diploma student Learn the full post production pipeline and graduate with the knowledge of calibrated grading suites and Baselight and Resolve software on our Colour Grading and Fi
"#ColourGrading is an invisible art’ Ellen, Colour Grading and Finishing Diploma student
Learn the full post production pipeline and graduate with the knowledge of calibrated grading suites and Baselight and Resolve software on our Colour Grading and Finishing Diploma.
Step into the industry with a production-ready showreel and IMDb credits on a multitude of different films, from #fiction to #documentaries and #animation.
Find out more and apply by 7 November to start January 2025 → https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0d0nbW0
Don't miss CineSparks, a series of webinars hosted by Christie, featuring professionals offering invaluable insights into careers within the evolving world of film and television. 🎬 https://events.christiedigital.com/series/cinesparks-webinar/series_su
Don't miss CineSparks, a series of webinars hosted by Christie, featuring professionals offering invaluable insights into careers within the evolving world of film and television.
🎬 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0d0DP50
Get inspired by National Film & Television School graduates!
30 October @ 4pm GMT
Where Are They Now? Award-winning NFTS graduates talk 'How to Succeed in Filmmaking...'
Michael Pearce (Visual Effects MA), Lisa Kenney (Directing Animation MA) and Andrew Oldbury (Producing MA) join moderator Lizzie Francke, NFTS Head of Fiction, as part of the CineSparks webinar, to talk through their journey from film school to successful careers in the industry.
Explore National Film & Television School #VisualEffects MA students' adventures in #photorealism... Find out how you can create work like this and much more at http://nfts.co.uk/vfx
Explore National Film & Television School #VisualEffects MA students' adventures in #photorealism...
Find out how you can create work like this and much more at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0cXjFP0
"Being able to tell Scottish stories in Scotland and showcase that is really exciting" Iona Ward, Yr 1 Participant Be part of a life-changing 🏴 filmmaking opportunity as the Sean Connery Talent Lab opens for application for 2025
"Being able to tell Scottish stories in Scotland and showcase that is really exciting" Iona Ward, Yr 1 Participant
Be part of a life-changing 🏴 filmmaking opportunity as the Sean Connery Talent Lab opens for application for 2025/26, delivered by NFTS Scotland to support filmmakers with diverse and varied perspectives to take their work to the next level.
Find out more and start your application today at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0cRf3P0
Make taking the next step towards your career in #film, #TV or #games part of your winter arc and apply for world-class training with The National Film & Television School🔥 Find out more at http://nfts.co.uk/places-available
Make taking the next step towards your career in #film, #TV or #games part of your winter arc and apply for world-class training with The National Film & Television School🔥
Find out more at https://bit.ly/3ZRo6CR
Develop standout skills that will make you stand out in the film, television and games industry and fast track your future with a practical, career focused course at the NFTS, named by Variety as the UK’s Top Film School 2020.
Applications are now open for all MA, Diploma and Certificate courses starting in September 2020 and January 2021.
Generous scholarships and bursaries available.
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) is one of the world's leading film, television and games schools. In 2019 for the ninth consecutive year, The Hollywood Reporter named the NFTS as one of the world’s top film schools, the only UK film school to be included. In 2018 the NFTS received the BAFTA for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema.
The NFTS runs more than 34 MA, Diploma and Certificate courses - as well as numerous short courses. We have more behind the camera courses than any other film school, including core craft areas such as directing and cinematography as well as specialist areas such as script supervision and production accounting.
NFTS alumni have gone on to win 13 Oscars and 145 BAFTAs with graduates including; Oscar winning cinematographer Roger Deakins (1917), Laurie Nunn, creator of global Netflix hit S*x Education, award winning writer/director Joanna Hogg (The Souvenir), award winning writer/director Shola Amoo (The Last Tree), BAFTA winning director, David Yates (Harry Potter), BAFTA winning director, Lynne Ramsay (You Were Never Really Here), Oscar winning animator Nick Park (Wallace and Gromit) and Oscar winning composer Dario Marianelli.
First established in 1971 and due to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2021, the NFTS has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent. The School recently released the findings of their Graduate Impact Report which demonstrated how NFTS graduates quickly take centre stage in an industry critical to the UK economy:
· 97% of the biggest budget ‘inward investment’ films have NFTS graduate involvement
· The School has a graduate employment rate of 93%
· Even though the NFTS graduates just 8 Cinematographers per year, alumni shoot 25% of all high end TV in the UK
· 1 in 4 recent graduates are BAME versus only 3% in the industry overall
· Two thirds of all UK high end television spend is on content with at least 1 NFTS graduate in a key role
· Over 50%of the biggest box office successes since 2015 have had at least 1 NFTS graduate in a key role
· NFTS graduates go on to become key creative leaders for much of the UK’s largest and most high profile film and television content
· 85% of UK broadcaster spend on high end television and two thirds of all Netflix productions have at least 1 NFTS graduate in a key role
· NFTS graduates achieve success within a short window of time and go on to become dominant in a specific field
· Investment in skills at the NFTS can pay dividends within just 18 months. Similar investment targeted at new entrants can take between five to ten years to pay off.
The NFTS is a registered charity (313429). For more information go to www.nfts.co.uk
