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Getting into Film - National Careers Week


The film industry is one of the UK’s great strengths. As one of the sectors that make up the creative industries, it has over recent years demonstrated that it makes a significant contribution to the country’s economy, but it is beginning to show strains flowing from an acute skills shortage. 

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Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Learn film in 20 days

Dracula Revision

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Edgar Wright: Shaun of the Dead

Catharsis explained

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

The Future of Filmmaking

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Sixth Form Course Information

Computer Science

Joint letter from Ofqual and UCAS to students, summer 2025

Film post-production explained

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Expressionism

How Ofcom is helping children to be safer online – a guide for parents

Online safety newsletters

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Work Experience ZEN Film Studies Nationals Careers BFI Media Studies Hitchcock Year 12 Statutory Information ICT Post-Production Ofcom Spike Lee Shaun Of The Dead NEA Pan's Labyrinth Films Information Health House Of Flying Daggers

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