Sparks Film and Media Arts

Sparks Film and Media Arts Sparks provides Movie Making Classes & Camps for Ages 5-18. We have locations across the UK, where At Sparks, we're passionate about potential.

Through innovative workshops, courses and events we help children and teenagers to develop creativity, gain in confidence and to fall in love with film.

We’re delighted to announce that the brand new Sparks Film School Sevenoaks is set to open for Summer 2025.Joining our f...
06/02/2025

We’re delighted to announce that the brand new Sparks Film School Sevenoaks is set to open for Summer 2025.
Joining our fantastic team of passionate media educators, Zach Au-Yeung is set to inspire young filmmakers as the new Head of our newest UK film school, Sparks Film School Sevenoaks.
We sat down with Zach to find out all about his passion for filmmaking, how he hopes to bring out the potential in the young filmmakers in Sevenoaks and his plans for Sparks Film School Sevenoaks in the future.

Each month, a film production made by Sparks Film School crew members is chosen by our panel of judges.Congratulations t...
15/01/2025

Each month, a film production made by Sparks Film School crew members is chosen by our panel of judges.
Congratulations to the crews behind Grab & Go from Sparks Film School Yarm.
This month, Grab & Go by filmmakers from Sparks Film School Yarm has been chosen as the winning film! Check our blog to watch the film and find out more

Explore how to editing using an audio bridge in this movie making project for young filmmakers.In filmmaking, an audio b...
06/01/2025

Explore how to editing using an audio bridge in this movie making project for young filmmakers.

In filmmaking, an audio bridge, also called a sound bridge, is a sound technique where the audio is used to create a transition between two scenes.

Read more in our blog

At Sparks Film School, our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture young imaginations through filmmaking. We’re thr...
21/12/2024

At Sparks Film School, our mission is to inspire creativity and nurture young imaginations through filmmaking. We’re thrilled to have spent time in Athens with our the latest addition to our growing franchise network—Sparks Film School Athens, led by franchisee Konstantinos Kollaros.

Simon Pollard shares his top tips for young actors hoping to build a career in film Simon Pollard – a longstanding assoc...
20/12/2024

Simon Pollard shares his top tips for young actors hoping to build a career in film

Simon Pollard – a longstanding associate of Sparks Film School – works as a director and acting coach to professional actors. He has extensive experience of helping young actors to build their acting toolkits and deliver exceptional performances on both stage and screen.

Next term our weekly film workshops will practise their visual storytelling with ‘ Picture Perfect’. Every term at Spark...
05/12/2024

Next term our weekly film workshops will practise their visual storytelling with ‘ Picture Perfect’.

Every term at Sparks Film School’s filmmaking classes, our young film students explore a different creative theme. Every theme helps us to introduce a wide variety of different filmmaking techniques and styles, so that over time, filmmakers develop well-rounded knowledge, understanding and awareness of different film principles and professional examples.

Read more in our blog

This term our young filmmakers have been exploring post production techniques as part of our Finishing Touches project ...
22/11/2024

This term our young filmmakers have been exploring post production techniques as part of our Finishing Touches project

Read more about what our filmmakers have been learning about as they work on their film productions in our blog.

Photo shows young filmmakers from in action on their latest production.

A memorable jump scare has become a horror movie making staple. Creating an effective jump scare in a horror movie is al...
15/11/2024

A memorable jump scare has become a horror movie making staple. Creating an effective jump scare in a horror movie is all about timing, misdirection, and building tension.

Head to our blog to read our guide on how to create the perfect

That’s a wrap! Over half term, young film crews at Sparks Film Schools have been producing their own special fx creation...
05/11/2024

That’s a wrap! Over half term, young film crews at Sparks Film Schools have been producing their own special fx creations to feature in some scary movies!

Take a look at what they have been up to - visit https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog or see the link in our bio 📲

Well done to the makers of Brain Rot from 👏 You are the winners of October’s Film of the Month Award! 🏆
31/10/2024

Well done to the makers of Brain Rot from 👏
You are the winners of October’s Film of the Month Award! 🏆

We caught up with crew members from Studio 1 on the set of their summer production. “If people don’t learn how to make f...
15/10/2024

We caught up with crew members from Studio 1 on the set of their summer production.

“If people don’t learn how to make films, then we won’t have anything to watch anymore!” Alexia, 6

Find out what our youngest (wisest?) filmmakers had to say about their time on set - see https://sparksarts.co.uk or see the link in our bio

This term, Sparks Film School students are exploring “Finishing Touches” and recently they have been looking at the work...
10/10/2024

This term, Sparks Film School students are exploring “Finishing Touches” and recently they have been looking at the work of Foley Artists.

Foley - named for silent film era effects creator Jack Donovan Foley - is the process of creating original and unique film sound effects.

Want to mimic chopping a head off? Try using a cabbage!

Discover more about Foley Art and how to create your own sound effects in our guide - see https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog or see the link in our bio

There are some fantastic filmmaking courses happening at Sparks Film Schools this Delve deep into special fx film techn...
09/10/2024

There are some fantastic filmmaking courses happening at Sparks Film Schools this

Delve deep into special fx film techniques with FX Fest (ages 7-14) 🧟

Explore multimedia creativity with Silly Skeletons (ages 5-7)

Develop animation skills in the Halloweeen Special Animation Masterclass (ages 7-11, select locations only)

Find out more and register to take part - https://sparksarts.co.uk or see the link in our bio

BIG NEWS!! 📣 Sparks Film School is set to launch in ! Our first film school outside of the UK will shortly welcome its ...
08/10/2024

BIG NEWS!! 📣
Sparks Film School is set to launch in ! Our first film school outside of the UK will shortly welcome its first students and inspire a whole new wave of filmmaking.

Find out more about our exciting new partnership with entrepreneur Konstantinos Kollaros and how we plan to inspire young filmmakers in Greece - visit https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog or see the link in our bio.

Meet the Team! The new Heads of have decades of experience in film and tv production, all ready to share with young fi...
07/10/2024

Meet the Team! The new Heads of have decades of experience in film and tv production, all ready to share with young filmmakers in !

Find out more about Alyn and Christine Luker over on our blog - https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog or see the link in our bio 📲

Take a look at our latest Film of the Month - the fantastic “The Curse of the Maid” by filmmakers from ! This film wowed...
06/10/2024

Take a look at our latest Film of the Month - the fantastic “The Curse of the Maid” by filmmakers from !

This film wowed our judges, who raved about its style, its ambition and how well it uses a wide range of techniques.

Find out what our judges had to say and take a look at the winning film, see https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog or see the link in our bio 📲

Student Spotlight: Meet George Young Filmmaker George attends Sparks film classes in Poole. Find out more about his jour...
31/08/2024

Student Spotlight: Meet George
Young Filmmaker George attends Sparks film classes in Poole. Find out more about his journey - see link in bio or visit https://sparksarts.co.uk

How well do you know your microphones? Take a look at our blog where we explore 6 different mics used in filmmaking - se...
09/08/2024

How well do you know your microphones?

Take a look at our blog where we explore 6 different mics used in filmmaking - see link in bio or visit https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog

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From all of us at Sparks Film School, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a happy holiday season and all the best for 2024! ❤️

We're so excited to have not one but TWO films selected for the Barnes Film Festival 2023. Well done to our filmmakers at Sparks Highgate and Sparks Balham who have worked really hard on these creative two films. Thank you to Barnes Film Festival for selecting the films - we really hope our young filmmakers enjoy the chance to see their work on the big screen at the festival! 🎬🎉🎬

Just what do the young filmmakers get up to behind the scenes at Sparks? Take a look at the boundless imagination and all the fun there is to be had on the film set!

Just what do the young filmmakers get up to behind the scenes at Sparks? Take a look at the boundless imagination and all the fun there is to be had on the film set!

Three examples of found footage in film and tv. This term our weekly filmmakers are exploring the theme The Camera Never Lies. We’re finding ways to bend the truth and play with reality on screen. Take a look for some examples of the technique. Films referenced are PG or 12 - so check with an adult first! #sparksfilmschools #childrensactivity #kidscameraclub #childrensfilmschool #learnhowtomakefilms #sparksmoviemaking #ukfranchise #franchisebusiness #filmschoolfranchise #sparksfranchising #icap #childrensactivitybusiness #herewego #projectalmanac #thedinosaurproject

Best Valentine’s Day ever - training for our new director of @sparks_glasgow_south @audrainscotland. We’re delighted to be opening in #Glasgow later this year and have had lots of fun exploring Sparks workshop techniques. #sparksmoviemaking #sparksfilmschools #franchise #ukfranchise #childrensactivityfranchising #learnhowtomakefilms #childrensfilmschool #holidaycamp #franchiseopportunities #filmschoolforkids #sparks

Lovely day on the red carpet at @claphampicturehouse for our film screening event for @sparksbalham and @sparks_dulwich

Don’t miss our Easter holiday filmmaking workshops for 2022. There is so much to explore… 👉 fantastical fairytales full of dragons in Studio 1 🐉 👉 delve into how to create special fx in Studios 2 and 3 with some monstrous mutants ⚠️ 👉 our first Directors’ Lab in Studio 4 🎥 Places are filling quickly for Easter holidays, we recommend booking ASAP to be sure of a space. Online booking and more info via http://ow.ly/BZ0650I7R2c

Are your children excited to join our classes? Planning to secure a space for your child at a future Sparks filmmaking camp? Check out fantastic work by our Sparks alumni, on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2YVa99C
Are your children excited to join our classes? Planning to secure a space for your child at a future Sparks filmmaking camp? Check out fantastic work by our Sparks alumni, on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2YVa99C

Are your children excited to join our classes? Planning to secure a space for your child at a future Sparks filmmaking camp? Check out fantastic work by our Sparks alumni, on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2YVa99C

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At Sparks, we are passionate about bringing out potential in children and young people through film and media arts. We offer fun weekly courses, holiday workshops and events for children and young people, each designed to build creativity and skills, boost confidence and nurture a love for film. For more info, take a look at www.sparks-ignite.com.