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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 📲

31/10/2024

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

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

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

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

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.

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 📲

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 📲

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

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

07/08/2024

Congratulations to the makers of TRAPPED from Sparks Film School Derbyshire North - you’re the winners of July’s Film of the Month Award!

Check out TRAPPED and find out what the judges had to say - link in bio or see https://sparksarts.co.uk/blog 📲

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86-90 Paul Street
London
EC2A4NE

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+442071019329

Website

http://www.sparksarts.co.uk/

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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.