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Creative Media Skills Institute

Professional Tv & Film training based at Pinewood Studios 🎬 The UK's creativity continues to draw international acclaim.

We work hand in hand with the industry and the companies that support it, to facilitate their specific and targeted training requirements at the top level. CMS is a trusted platform where top UK screen professionals are able to pass on their huge amounts of experience and knowledge to the next generation of crew at an internationally unrivalled level. The UK screen industries contribute around £7.

7bn to the economy annually and are the UK's fastest growing sector, currently employing 80,000 people. the UK is home to some of the worlds leading production houses and facilities, with a global reputation for creativity, innovation and technical excellence.

20/12/2024

🎬 No Script, No Story! ✍️

Every blockbuster, indie hit, or binge-worthy show starts with one thing—a script. Without it, there would be no dialogue, no characters, and no action to bring to life on screen.

Our UAL Level 4 Screenwriting Course is where stories take shape. Learn to craft compelling scripts, develop unforgettable characters, and set the stage for the next big thing in film and TV.

📖 Ready to write your story? The screen is waiting for YOU.

17/12/2024

🦖✨ The Results Are In!

Our Art Department students have been hard at work crafting these incredible Jurassic Park-inspired canes, and the results are nothing short of movie magic! From mastering 3D printing and mold making to perfecting resin pouring and painting techniques, they’ve brought their vision to life.

The best part? Tutors have praised many of these props as camera/set ready—what an achievement for just one term of training! 🌟

We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and talent. A big shoutout to CMS alumna Beth for these fabulous shots showcasing their hard work. Bring on the next project! 🎬

13/12/2024

🎬 Building Careers Together: CMS & Bucks College Group 🎓

At CMS, we’re proud to partner with Buckinghamshire College Group to deliver world-class training for the next generation of TV and Film professionals.

With 60-80% of study time based at CMS in Pinewood Studios and the added support of Bucks College Group’s resources, student services, and financial benefits, this partnership is designed to help you take your first steps into the screen industries.

Ready to kickstart your career? Swipe through to discover how our courses combine industry expertise with incredible opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

📧 Contact us today to learn more about your future in film and TV!

09/12/2024

🎥✨ Bridging the Skills Gap in the Creative Industries

Did you know that 33% of vacancies in the creative industries are due to skills shortages? 🚨

At CMS, we’re tackling this head-on by providing hands-on training to equip students with the skills the industry desperately needs. Whether it’s operating state-of-the-art equipment, prop making, or creating hyper-realistic injuries with makeup (and so much more!), we prepare you for a wide range of roles behind the scenes. 💡

📩 Ready to kickstart your journey and fill those gaps? Get in touch today to learn more!

04/12/2024

🎨✨ From CMS to the Big Screen

After honing his skills in makeup and SFX at CMS, Chase returned to Canada and has built a thriving career in the film industry. Now a proud member of his local union, he’s worked on hit projects like The Last of Us and Wind River 2 🙌

Swipe through to see the incredible work Chase created during his time at CMS and the skills that helped him succeed!

Ready to launch your career in film and TV? Explore our Makeup, Hair, Costume & SFX course and make your mark. 🎬

02/12/2024

🎥 Did you know? The scale of a TV series production is staggering!

It takes hundreds of talented individuals working across dozens of departments—from costume and makeup to camera, art, and logistics —to bring a multi-part series to life. Over the course of months, these teams collaborate to create the incredible stories we love on screen.

And the best part? There's always a need for new and emerging talent to step into these vital roles.

That's a serious amount of work—and YOU could be part of it!🌟

Explore our FREE* industry-led courses based at Pinewood Studios – head to the link in our bio to find out more.

*courses are free for students who under 19, finance options are available for all other students

29/11/2024

🎨 Meet Dylan Jonas Stone: Storyboard Artist & CMSI Tutor! 🎬

From sketching dynamic frames to collaborating with directors on films like Modi (Johnny Depp’s latest film), Dylan brings his expertise to inspire the next generation of filmmakers.

Swipe through to discover his journey, insights into storyboarding, and top tips for breaking into this creative and rewarding field. Ready to learn from the best?

25/11/2024

🎬 Wicked and Gladiator II are finally here, lighting up the big screen!

We couldn’t be prouder to see the names of our tutors and graduates roll in the credits of these incredible productions.

We’re especially proud of our involvement in Gladiator II. A special mention goes to Gladiator II, where we worked with the Malta Film Commission to skill up the local crew, ensuring they were ready to play vital roles in this epic project.

It’s an honour to see their talent and hard work shine on such a massive scale.

Which one will you be watching first? Let us know! 👇 

22/11/2024

📢 Ready to launch your creative career?

Applications are now open for our UAL-accredited courses at CMSI! 🎬

Swipe 👉 through to explore our courses designed to prepare you for exciting roles in film and TV. From Directing & Cinematography to Hair, Makeup & SFX, each course is taught by industry experts and offers hands-on experience based in the heart of Pinewood Studios.

Once your place is offered, you’ll have until September 2025 to accept—giving you plenty of time to keep your options open and make the best choice for your future.

Start your journey today—tap the link in our bio to apply and secure your spot! 🌟

14/11/2024

🎬 Applications Now Open for UAL Level 4 Courses! 🎬

Dreaming of a career in film and TV? Our UAL Level 4 courses, in partnership with offer hands-on training at Pinewood Studios, led by industry experts. From Production Management to Screenwriting, gain practical skills, build your network, and kickstart your journey in the heart of British cinema. ✨
📅 Applications are open—don’t miss your chance to join the next generation of creative professionals! Link in bio to apply.

11/11/2024

Ready to follow in Chloe’s footsteps and kickstart your career in film?

Our UAL Level 4 Art Department course offers hands-on training at Pinewood Studios, guided by experienced professionals who’ve worked on some of the biggest productions in the world.

✨📝 Applications open this week! Keep an eye on our socials for all the latest updates.

08/11/2024

Career opportunities in the creative industries are expanding rapidly, with the sector generating £124.6 billion in 2022 and employing over 2.4 million people—a workforce that now represents 7.1% of all UK jobs!

Despite this growth, significant skills gaps persist, and nearly half of creative employers report challenges finding skilled talent.

Through Discover Creative Careers Week, we’re committed to bridging these gaps and breaking down barriers, making information about pathways in the creative industries more accessible to young people nationwide.

Let’s inspire the next generation of creative professionals and build a more inclusive, skilled workforce for the future! Learn more 👉 https://discovercreative.careers/

04/11/2024

We’re taking part in Week 2024 and showing young people what it’s really like to work in the TV & film industry, part of the programme, funded by with additional support from

Find out how you can get involved and inspire the future workforce at www.discovercreative.careers

31/10/2024

to our Spooky Creations! 🎃

From eerie monsters to ghastly ghouls, our students have brought some of the most terrifying creatures to life in our Hair, Makeup, and SFX courses! 💀🧟‍♀️ Their special effects work is perfect for spooky season, and we’re still in awe of the creativity on display.

If you could create any creature, what would it be? 👻 Drop your ideas in the comments below and let’s get spooky! 🖌️🧛‍♂️

30/10/2024

🎬 Student Spotlight: Reuben Green 🎬

From Middlesbrough to Pinewood Studios, Reuben’s journey began when his friends took him to the Futures event at Pinewood. It was there that he discovered CMSI, and everything fell into place: "As soon as I saw CMS, I knew this is what I want to do after college.”

🌟 Want to follow in Reuben’s footsteps? UAL applications open on 14th November. Start your journey and apply for a place in the heart of British cinema—where your film career begins!

25/10/2024

🎬 Meet Sue Casey, our incredible Costume Standby tutor, who has worked on blockbuster hits like Wonder Woman, Tomb Raider, and Snow White. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Sue shares her expert knowledge with the next generation of film professionals here at CMS. From behind-the-scenes insights to what she looks for in students, Sue is a true mentor to those eager to break into the costume department.

Applications for our 2025 courses open next month! Register your interest now and be one of the first to sign up for an exciting career in film and TV! 🎥✨

21/10/2024

🎬 Bringing a Script to Life!

Each year at CMS, all our students across different disciplines—cinematography, art department, makeup, production management, and more—work towards bringing one script to life. Every year, the script changes, but the goal remains the same: to unite every department, scene by scene, shot by shot, as they break down their responsibilities and creative vision.

From casting to locations, lighting, makeup, and costume, each team meticulously plans their part, so that at the end of the year, all disciplines come together to create a fully realised short film. This final piece is then showcased in the iconic John Barry Theatre, a proud moment for all involved!

Stay tuned to see how our students transform this year's script into cinematic magic! 🌟

18/10/2024

🎬 We’re one month into our courses, and we couldn’t be happier to have such an incredible group of students with us this year! 🌟

It’s been amazing watching them dive into the world of TV and film, and we’re so excited for what’s to come.
Not long until applications for 2025/26 open! If you’re interested in starting your creative journey with us, drop us a DM or call us +44 (0)1753 656 168 to discuss course options.

📽️ Your future in the industry starts here!

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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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Website

http://www.cmsinstitute.co.uk/, https://www.buckscollegegroup.ac.uk/our-courses/pinewood

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🎬✨ From Sketch to Screen  Our Directing & Cinematography students are bringing stories to life under the expert guidance of Dylan Jonas Stone! 📖✏️ Set up in Pinewood’s iconic dining room, they’re mastering the art of storyboarding—learning how to create the perfect shot with quick sketches and creative vision.  This is hands-on filmmaking at its finest, and we can’t wait to see how these future directors turn their ideas into cinematic masterpieces! 🎥 📢 Courses for our 2025 intake are now open! Get in touch today to start your journey into the exciting world of film and TV.  #CMSI #Directing #Storyboarding #Filmmaking #PinewoodStudios #FutureFilmmakers

Creativity unleashed! 💫 Our students have just dived into the Makeup element of their course, and what better way to kick things off than with a Fantasy Makeup Masterclass led by the incredible Angie Mudge (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Indiana Jones: The Dial of Destiny) @angiemudgemakeup Made even better with products kindly gifted by @westbarnco – an essential for any professional MUA kit. From creative techniques to building the ultimate pro kit, our students are learning it all! Ready to join them? Your career in TV & Film starts here. 🎨✨ #FantasyMakeup #MakeupArtistry #makeupartist #mua #CreativeCareers #BehindTheScenes #CMSTalent

🎬 Behind the scenes with our Art Department students! Our Art Department students had an incredible field trip to Totom, one of the top construction workshops in the industry! 🛠️ From learning about the scale of construction to the importance of detailed drawings, finishing touches, and working with budgets and machinery, this hands-on experience was packed with valuable insights. They even got the inside scoop on creating for productions like Joan, 2073, EastEnders, and YouTube sensations Sidemen! A huge thank you to Danny, Brad, and the Totom team for their time and expertise—you’ve truly inspired the next generation of TV & Film professionals. 🙌 @totomconstruction  #ArtDepartment #FilmCareers #BehindTheScenes #CMSI #CreativeCareers #SetDesign #FilmAndTV

Hands-On Learning with Industry Pros 🎬 Our Directing & Cinematography students had an incredible session with Assistant Director Terry Bamber and Actor, Director & Writer Sacha Bennett! Working from the iconic dinner party scene in You’ve Got Mail, each group took on different roles—from DOP and 1st AD to Gaffer, Sound, Script Supervisor, and Cast. They experienced the full filming process, diving into lighting, framing, and working with real-world time constraints. Learning from the best, one scene at a time! 📽️ #FilmEducation #OnSetLearning #DirectingAndCinematography #buckscollegegroup #CMSI #CreativeCareers #FilmIndustry

A Day in the Life at CMS!  Ever wondered what it’s like to study at Pinewood Studios? Follow along with Nick Warner as he takes you behind the scenes. From learning with industry pros to collaborating with peers, there’s never a dull moment at CMS! 👉 @GonkFilms 🎥 Want to see more from our other classes? Let us know in the comments which course you’d like to see ’A Day in the Life’ of and we’ll make it happen! #DayInTheLife #CMSI #FilmSchool #BehindTheScenes #FilmEducation #CreativeCareers #Discovercreativecareers

🦖 Channeling Jurassic Park vibes! Our Art Department students have been hard at work creating pre-historic amber with bugs suspended in resin 🦟 using our cutting-edge Bambu Lab X-1 Carbon 3D printer @bambulab_official From delicate mosquitos to realistic bamboo canes, they’re mastering the art of bringing the past to life. ✨ Who knew the Jurassic world could get a tech upgrade? What creature would you bring back to life? Drop it below! 👇 #JurassicPark #ArtDepartment #3DPrinting #CreativeCareers #CMSI #FilmAndTV #BehindTheScenes

✨ Hands-On with Industry Expert Isabelle Fraser! ✨ Our Makeup, Hair, Costume, and SFX students had the incredible opportunity to learn sewing and stitching techniques directly from Isabelle Fraser, Supervisor on The Crown, Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, and Firebrand. Watching her share her expertise with our students was inspiring! 🎬 Interested in a career in film? UAL courses open for applications next week! Get in touch to discuss your options or book a tour—link in bio. #FilmCareers #MakeupAndSFX #CostumeDesign #BehindTheScenes #CreativeCareers #CMS #PinewoodStudios #UAL #FilmEducation

🎬 Last week, Peter Dunne shared his expertise in film publicity and marketing with our Production Management students. Having worked on iconic films like American Beauty, Shrek, Saving Private Ryan, and Gladiator, Peter offered invaluable insights on how marketing can make or break a film. Though Marketing is a whole separate division and not the responsibility of Production Management, Peter’s session highlighted the importance of collaboration and understanding the bigger picture. With real-life stories from his work with legends like Steven Spielberg, Peter showed how crucial it is to stay updated with the evolving industry.. 🌟 What a great opportunity for our students! #FilmEducation #MarketingInFilm #ProductionManagement #BehindTheScenes #CMSInstitute #BlockbusterMovies #FilmIndustry

✏️🎬 Our Art Department students kicked off their course with drafting, led by Art Director & tutor, Chloe Kletsa—whose credits include The Witcher, Fast X, and Cinderella! Drafting is all about precision—working with scale, measuring accurately, and visually communicating how structures and sets are built. From technical drawing to scaling, it’s an essential skill for bringing designs to life on set. Check out our students in action, mastering this crucial part of set design!   #ArtDepartment #Drafting #FilmEducation #SetDesign #TechnicalDrawing

Last week our students had an incredible tour of the Pinewood Underwater Stage with Dave Shaw! 🎬🌊   He walked us through how underwater scenes are filmed, working with actors in challenging conditions, and even the secret to getting the perfect water murkiness... broccoli! 🥦 Who knew? It’s so exciting for our students—and us—to be located right here at the heart of the action! Being based at Pinewood Studios means constant exposure to the magic of film and TV production, right on our doorstep. Opportunities like today’s underwater stage tour with Dave Shaw are what make learning here truly one-of-a-kind! #BehindTheScenes #UnderwaterFilming #FilmProduction #PinewoodStudios #CMSExperience

🎬 Step inside the world of film at Creative Media Skills! Explore our state-of-the-art facilities at Pinewood Studios from anywhere in the world with our interactive virtual tour. 🌐 Dive into movie trailers, exclusive interviews, and fun facts as you stroll through classrooms named after film and TV legends like Chris Kenny, Ken Lintott, and Terry Ackland Snow. Ready to see it all in person? Let us know if you’d like to book an in-person tour and experience the magic of cinema firsthand! 🎥✨ #VirtualTour #PinewoodStudios #FilmSchool

🎉 What a kickoff! Last week, our UAL Class of 2025 experienced their first taste of the cinematic journey ahead during our enrolment day at the John Barry Theatre. Filled with inspiring talks from the Pinewood team, our dedicated tutors, Bucks College Group, and a special presentation by the esteemed Producer Iain Smith OBE, it was a day to remember. @buckscollegegroup Our students are stepping into a year filled with incredible learning opportunities, guidance from industry giants, and the start of their amazing careers in film and TV. Here’s to the beginning of something great! 🌟 #UAL2025 #FilmEducation #FutureFilmmakers