Sparks Film School Oxford - Film School for Ages 5-18

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

11/08/2024

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

31/07/2024

For this autumn term’s filmmaking classes, we’re excited to introduce and explore a brand new theme – Finishing Touches!

In the quest for cinematic glory, what happens on set is only half the battle. This term, we’re looking at what happens next, as we explore all the finishing touches needed to take a bundle of footage and turn it into a masterpiece!

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

For more information head to our blog - the link is in the bio.

27/07/2024

17/07/2024

Our film making camps provide a platform to boost imagination, confidence and practical skills. They are a great way to make new long-lasting friendships.

As well as our popular summer holiday camps, we also run half-term and weekly film club on a Saturday morning!

To reserve a place for your young creatives please follow this link: https://sparksarts.co.uk/about-us/film-school-locations/oxford/

16/07/2024

Behind the scenes at Sparks Oxford!

In our fun friendly workshops, students learn about every aspect of filmmaking, from screenwriting to camera operation, editing and starring on screen! Taking part encourages their imagination, boosts confidence and practical skills.

As part of our film-making crew, young creatives thrive as they receive plenty of encouragement and support.

To join us this summer exploring the theme "The Element of Surprise" please follow this link: https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

15/07/2024

🎬 Explore the fun of filmmaking with us this summer and learn all about the different roles and techniques involved, from directing and acting, to camera operating and editing too!

🎬 Taking part is a great way to learn new skills, boost creativity, meet new friends and grow in confidence.

🎬 To book a place for your budding young film-maker please follow this link: https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

14/07/2024

🎬 Join us this summer to create new exciting student productions, exploring the theme “The Element of Surprise"
During our fun-filled film-making camps, our crews create a film of their very own. At the end of the week, we invite families to the film festival where they can watch the rough cut of all their hard work!

🎬 To find out more visit:
https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

13/07/2024

Our fun and practical film workshops give your students the chance to explore a range of filmmaking skills and techniques before bringing them together in their main production.

During the course, crews try their hand at directing, camera operation, first assistant director, acting and crew roles. As they explore film techniques they’ll develop in confidence while they experience being part of a crew and learning teamwork and leadership.

To reserve your place book now follow this link: https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

12/07/2024

🎬 Curious about what's on at Sparks Arts Oxford during the holidays?
We will be running our popular film-making summer camps exploring the brand new theme "The Element of Surprise".

Over five fun-filled days students will experience being part of a film crew, developing in confidence and getting creative as they make and star in their very own film production.

🎬 Get in touch today to reserve a place for your budding young film-makers!
https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

11/07/2024

🎬 Places are filling up fast for our popular film-making summer camps!

🎬 Don't miss our spectacular production theme "The Element of Surprise" for your budding young film makers this summer.

Available dates:
29th July - 2nd August (Last few places)
5th August - 9th August (Available)
27th August - 30th August (Last few places)

To book now please follow this link:
https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/

10/07/2024

Behind the scenes of our current Studio 3 production "iSpy"
An accident-prone special agent chases their suspect, solving a mystery a step or two behind, often with comedic results!

Our students work hard to expand their film making knowledge with new techniques and themes each term, to join us follow the link below for available dates: https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/

09/07/2024

🎬 What is it about Sparks that is so magical for kids?

- We encourage building on ideas and creative expression 🟢
- Our crew are kept to a modest size so everyone has a voice 🎤
- Students try many roles to find what it is about film-making that they love 🎥
- Our end of term film festival! 🍿

To reserve a place book here: https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/

08/07/2024

🎬 Our Autumn term film-making classes and October Half-term holiday camps are available to book now! Claim your early bird discount by applying the code brightspark10 at checkout.

🎬 To book now follow this link - https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/

07/07/2024

Behind the scenes at our Film Festival!
That's a wrap on our student productions for "The Camera Games"
They have all worked so hard for this and we hope they're as proud of themselves as we are. 🥳🍿

🎬 Studio 2/3 Film iSpy:

An eccentric accident prone MI Banana agent lets one too many villains escape and is let go by his overbearing boss. Devastated, he endeavours to recapture the bad guy, reclaim his title as MI Banana agent and save the day!

🎬 Studio 4 Film Giants!:

The tiny humans way of life is ruined by the sudden appearance of giants, a dark force resides in the woods where nothing survives, they come up with a plan to lure them in and save humanity from the brink of extinction.

🎬 Studio 4 Film In the Woods:

After a global event, humans have moved away from the cities to survive in the woods. We follow a pair of wildlife researchers, who discover a strange creature stalking their campsite, they set up camera traps and cook up a plan to find out what it is, catch it and save humanity.

Watch this space to see the final cut!

Join us this Summer to explore the theme "The Element of Surprise"

Our summer camp dates:
29th July - 2nd August
5th August - 9th August
27th August - 30th August (4 Day camp)

Venue:
Oxford High School in Summertown

Places are limited, so please book now to reserve a space for your budding young film-makers:
https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/

07/07/2024

Book now to reserve a place on our fun-filled film-making summer camps! (Can you say that 3 times in a row?) Over 5 days students will write, film and act in productions of their very own based on the brand new theme The Element of Surprise, the only limit is their imagination!

https://sparksarts.co.uk/product/summer-shoots-oxford/

07/07/2024

Summer Camps 2024:
Our action-packed movie making camps for ages 7+ are back with our new exciting theme - The Element of Surprise!

29th July - 2nd August
5th August - 9th August
27th August - 30th August (4 Day camp)

Venue:
Oxford High School in Summertown
Find out more and register to take part -
https://sparksarts.co.uk/product-category/sparks-oxford/