DATE: Wednesday 25th September TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A Come and join us for our first Professional Perspectives session of the year, as we invite storyboard artist Matthew Meadows to come and speak about his career in pre-production on big budget feature films. Some of Matthew's credits include: Edge of Tomorrow (Live, Die, Repeat) Kick-Ass Good The Harry Hill Movie Whether you're a filmmaker, actor or screenwriter, it is always worth learning more about the industry in general. Be sure to book your FREE TICKET for this event in advance on this page!
DATE: Thursday 19th December TIME: 6:30pm LOCATION: Studio A Frank Capra's masterpiece about love, family, the festive season and faith in yourself is coming to the big screen at Central Film School, and we want to invite you to see it! Come experience the magic of a true timeless classic, as we follow George Bailey's trials and tribulations through life, culminating in a fantastical Christmas Eve where he dares to ask; what if I'd never been born at all? Book your tickets in advance to secure your seat at this holiday classic!
DATE: Wednesday 4th December TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A Ever had questions on how to find and deliver work as a freelancer in the film industry? Worry no more, as Max Albrecht, creator and sole trader of Critical Mask Pictures, will be coming in to provide insight and understanding of this mystifying field for you. Whatever queries you have, however much you're uncertain of, Max will be able to dispel all concerns related to this crucial area of the filmmaking world.
DATE: Friday 29th November TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A FilmBuddy are returning to offer another taster session, giving insight into all film disciplines, and the opportunity for you to learn more about securing your first paid film work. Book your ticket in advance in order to secure your space!
DATE: Wednesday 11th December TIME: 6pm LOCATION: Studio A Join us for a night of fun and games, food and drink and LOTS of bad dancing! Events include: Best Christmas Movie Character costume contest (with a cash prize for 1st place!) Board Game Cafe in Classroom 1 Paint Your Own Gingerbread Men And much more! Be sure to book your ticket here in advance!
DATE: Thursday 9th May TIME: 4:30pm LOCATION: Studio A Following a very successful February mixer event, we are pleased to invite Point Blank Music School back in the Summer Term for an official Pitch Evening. The focus will be for final term CFS students to pitch their graduation film ideas to collaborate with music students from Point Blank. Pitching students should think about what style of music they are looking for and the style that would compliment their overall vision. We hope to have a good turnout and welcome back our friends at Point Blank Music School. Please be sure to book in advance if you want to come along to this event.
DATE: 27th February 2024 TIME: Doors Open 7:30 LOCATION: All Saints Church, Blenheim Grove, London, SE15 4QS CFS students have been invited to attend the South London Shorts screening event taking place in Blenheim Grove, Peckham on 27th February. Students have been offered access to an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTED RATE for this event, so that tickets are only £3 per student. Please only book onto this event page if you have bought your ticket in advance and are planning on attending. We'll see you at the screening!
DATE: Thursday 15th August TIME: 5pm ONLINE LINK: https://meet.google.com/gim-fphv-jqo?authuser=0&hs=122 Join us for our online Film Quiz as we knock through questions on classics, horror, westerns, sci-fi and much more. Do you know your directors from your DOPs? Who won more Oscars, De Niro or Day-Lewis? Join us on the day and find out what you know, and what you have space to learn. Kicking off at 5pm and featuring a variety of different categories, come try your hand at demonstrating your cinematic knowledge!
DATE: Tuesday 28th May TIME: 4pm LOCATION: Studio A Jordan Gifford is an up and coming writer, director and producer who will be coming in to give advice on looking for Freelance Film work. He will discuss his own burgeoning career, how he went from a runner to working in film locations, to being given the opportunity to produce his first feature film, all whilst also finding his own voice as a writer/director of dramatic short films. You will get the chance to ask him questions directly as well, and hear advice from someone who not too long ago was in your shoes exactly. Be sure to book in advance if you want to come along.