Three specialist summer courses. Two intensive weeks. One iconic location.
This summer, Creative Media Skills Institute invites 16–19 year olds to step inside the world of film and television with a choice of three immersive, hands-on courses at Pinewood Studios.
Designed for young people who are serious about exploring a future in the screen industries, our Summer Film School goes beyond the classroom. Students learn through practical workshops, creative challenges and collaborative projects, developing skills, confidence and industry understanding. Choose the area of filmmaking that excites you most:
Directing & Cinematography
Art Department & Set Decorating
Hair, Makeup & Costume
No matter which pathway you choose, you’ll experience what it takes to work creatively as part of a production team — learning from experienced industry professionals in the inspiring surroundings of Pinewood Studios.
Summer Film School
Directing and Cinematography (16-19yrs)
2 Week Intensive: 2nd - 13th August 2027
£1,500pp - Early Bird Price: £1,395pp
£195 deposit to book today!
Step behind the camera and discover how stories are brought to life on screen in this two-week intensive course for 16–19 year olds at Pinewood Studios. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll explore the creative and technical foundations of filmmaking, including directing actors, visual storytelling, camera operation, composition, lighting, sound, storyboarding and production planning. You’ll learn how directors and cinematographers work together to shape the look, feel and emotion of a film.
In week two, you’ll put those skills into practice, working as part of a small production team to develop, shoot and edit an original short film — taking your idea from initial concept through pre-production and filming to the final cut. The course concludes with a screening of the completed films and an introduction to the many creative career pathways available across the screen industries.
Ideal for aspiring directors, cinematographers and young filmmakers ready to turn their ideas into stories on screen.
Hair, Makeup and Costume (16-19yrs)
2 Week Intensive: 2nd - 13th August 2027
£1,500pp - Early Bird Price: £1,395pp
£195 deposit to book today!
Step into the world of character creation in this two-week intensive course for 16–19 year olds at Pinewood Studios. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll discover how hair, makeup and costume work together to transform performers and bring characters to life on screen. You’ll explore character research and design, makeup for camera, hair styling, costume and styling, colour and texture, as well as the importance of continuity and collaboration on a professional production.
You’ll put these skills into practice by responding to creative briefs and developing complete character looks from concept to camera, learning how to interpret a script, create mood boards and translate ideas into practical designs. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into how Hair, Makeup and Costume departments work on film and television productions and discover the range of career opportunities available within these creative disciplines.
Ideal for aspiring hair and makeup artists, costume professionals, stylists and young creatives who love using visual detail to tell a story.
Art Department & Set Decorating (16-19yrs)
2 Week Intensive: 2nd - 13th August 2027
£1,500pp - Early Bird Price: £1,395pp
£195 deposit to book today!
Step into the world behind the scenery in this two-week intensive course for 16–19 year olds at Pinewood Studios. Through hands-on workshops, you’ll discover how the Art Department and Set Decorating teams transform scripts and ideas into believable worlds for film and television. You’ll explore visual research, mood boards, colour and texture, props, sourcing, set dressing and the creative process behind designing environments for the camera.
You’ll put these skills into practice by responding to creative briefs and developing your own set concepts from initial idea through to a finished, camera-ready environment, learning how design choices can reveal character, create atmosphere and help tell a story. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into how Art Department roles work together on professional productions and discover the wide range of creative career opportunities available behind the scenes.
Ideal for aspiring production designers, set decorators, art directors, props creatives and anyone who loves design, interiors and visual storytelling.