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The First and Final Frames of Famous Films Can Teach Us a Lot about Good Filmmaking


A single frame is rarely more important than all of the others in a film, but the first and last can leave one hell of an impression.

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5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

A Girl's Own Story

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

Same Scene 5 Ways

What is a frame narrative?

One-Minute Time Machine | Sploid Short Film Festival · Official Selection

Understanding the Formatting of a Screenplay (and Why It All Matters)

Enrichment and Work Experience Opportunities in Film Studies

Composition and Framing in Film

Movie Reviews – MRQE – the Movie Review Query Engine

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Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

January 2026 Examinations

Chicago marketing & front of house team

Local Governing Body Information

December Mock Examinations

Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

Our curriculum

Parents Evening :: Year 12

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