The BBC Film Production Club (BFP) is one of the BBC’s best‑kept creative secrets: a thriving home for anyone who wants to explore the world of filmmaking. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to sharpen your existing skills, BFP gives you the tools, training, and community to bring your ideas to life. Gain the ability to pivot into a production career with support.
From scriptwriting to lighting, directing to editing — and now AI-powered filmmaking — this is the place to learn by doing, alongside others who share your passion for storytelling.
It has evolved over the years to assist BBC staff and members alike to develop their film making skills. To this end the BFP hold a number of workshops (not all listed here) and offer opportunities to work collaboratively on projects.
We also arrange talks and Q&A sessions with industry experts.
Course Calendar
Saturday workshops 9am – 5pm /
Sunday workshops 9.30am – 5.30pm.
Click the arrows to see each specific course:
Course | Date |
|---|---|
Introduction to Film Making | Sat 28th March |
Introduction to Film Making | Sun 29th March |
How to Light your Films | Sat 11th April |
How to Light your Films | Sun 12th April |
Introduction to DSLR Film Making | Sat 25th April |
Introduction to DSLR Film Making | Sun 26th April |
Introduction to Film Directing 1 | Sat 23rd May |
Introduction to Film Directing 1 | Sun 24th May |
Introduction to Film Directing 2 | Sat 30th May |
Introduction to Film Directing 2 | Sun 31st May |
Cost to join
Your £50 per year Film Club membership gives you a sizeable discount on all workshops.
Typical members’ costs attending a workshop are
Film club members £35
BBC Club members £65
Non Club members £85
Where Creativity Meets Craft — Learn, Collaborate & Make Films Together (under the BBC Film Production Club (BFP)
For next available dates for our courses check out the events calendar.
For further information on all our workshops and film projects contact Ade.braithwaite@bbc.co.uk
Register quickly to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces which go quickly.
Our Workshops
Time
🎬 Introduction to Filmmaking (One Day Workshop)
- Step onto a real drama‑shoot style set and experience every major production role: Director, Sound Recordist, Lighting Technician, and Camera Operator.
- Rotate roles in a fun, relaxed, beginner‑friendly environment.
- Build practical confidence while connecting with other BBC film enthusiasts and emerging creators.
- Perfect for anyone curious about filmmaking or wanting to refresh core skills.
🎤 How to Record Sound for Film (One Day Workshop)
- Discover why great audio is often the secret ingredient of professional filmmaking.
- Learn the essentials of boom operation, lav mics, and field recording.
- Blend short, practical theory with extensive hands‑on recording time.
- Leave with the skills to capture clean, impactful audio for any production.
🎥 Variety of Film Projects (Ongoing)
- Put your new skills to work through real collaborative film projects.
- Join DV productions organised by the Film Club or partner with fellow members on passion projects.
- Build your portfolio while working in supportive BBC creative networks.
💡 How to Light Your Films (One Day Workshop)
- Learn the core principles of cinematic lighting—soft vs. hard light, colour temperature, contrast & mood.
- Start with a clear theoretical introduction, then apply everything on set with real lighting rigs.
- Master how to shape light to create specific emotion, tension, or atmosphere in a scene.
📸 Introduction to DSLR Filmmaking (One Day Workshop)
- Understand how to shoot stunning video with DSLR cameras, even as a beginner.
- Explore exposure, focus, lenses, frame rates, and composition essentials.
- Capture your own footage during a practical shooting session, then analyse it with expert guidance.
- Ideal for content creators, documentary beginners, and storytellers.
🎭 Introduction to Film Directing (One Day Workshop)
- Learn how to break down a script, plan a shoot, and guide your actors with confidence.
- Understand what your editor will need—before cameras roll.
- Work with your crew to bring a short scene to life, step‑by‑step.
- Expect a fun, interactive day with creative surprises and real directing challenges.
🤖 NEW: AI Film & Video Making Workshop (Using Free AI Tools)
Unleash a new era of creativity with AI-powered filmmaking tools that cost nothing to use.
In this exciting one‑day session you’ll learn how to:
- Create storyboards using free AI image tools
- Build full video sequences using AI motion models
- Generate voiceovers and soundtracks with AI
- Edit and assemble AI footage into cohesive narrative scenes
- Mix traditional and AI footage for hybrid filmmaking
Perfect for filmmakers, digital storytellers, editors, and creative explorers.
Join the Club
…and get to take part in activities, sports, courses and classes amongst the many other benefits
Contact Details
Film Production
For membership enquires contact:
Ade Braithwaite
E: Ade.braithwaite@bbc.co.uk
