Filmmaking is about so much more than just knowing which buttons to press on a camera. While we love playing with the latest tech, we always remember to stay focused on the real heart of things: the ancient art of storytelling. At Sparks Film School, Pitching Week is one of the most exciting moments in … Read more
Meet the Team at Sparks Film School We sat down for a chat with Claire, one of our fabulous filmmaking instructors from Sparks Film School Hampstead. Claire shares her knowledge and passion for filmmaking with students in Studios 2-4 (ages 7-14). Find out all about Claire’s passion for filmmaking, her experience in the industry and … Read more
If you’ve ever watched a child light up when they realise they can turn an idea into something real, you’ll understand why Tom Mavromichaelis does what he does. Tom is the Director of Sparks Film School Islington, and he’s recently taken on the leadership of two more Sparks studios: Sparks Film School Stoke Newington and … Read more
Congratulations to Sparks Film School students and the makers of Lost in the Backrooms, which has been selected for inclusion in two film festivals, the Northampton Film Festival and the Little Venice Film Festival. Congratulations also to the makers of Burnout, which has also been selected for the Northampton Film Festival. Lost in the Backrooms … Read more
Sparks Film School recently partnered up and joined forces with the renowned BRIT School to offer a spine-tingling opportunity… The Competition Sparks Film Schools and BRIT School recently hosted a new filmmaking competition, which challenged young filmmakers to create a 30-second short film that ends with a cliffhanger. Stories needed to leave viewers desperate to know … Read more
Sparks Film School Greenwich & Blackheath, partnered with Young Greenwich, have been supporting young filmmakers at Leigh Academy in Blackheath to learn about filmmaking and to produce a series of short films focused on exploring mental health and wellbeing. The latest cohort of students have been learning the basics of filmmaking and have used those … Read more
Natural history documentarian and filmmaker Oliver Hill is one of our talented Sparks Film School alumni. We sat down with Oliver to find out more about his journey as a young filmmaker and his time with Sparks Film School. Hi Oliver! How have you been? Tell us about your journey after leaving Sparks? Hi… [It’s] … Read more
The creative theme for the spring term of filmmaking classes at Sparks Film School is Raising the Stakes; an exploration of suspenseful and dramatic screen storytelling techniques to keep viewers rapt from start to finish… Already a Film Class student with Sparks Film School? Keep an eye out for your welcome emails and read on … Read more
We’re delighted to announce the nominees for Best Film 2026! Each year, Sparks Film School hosts The Camera Games, a competitive festival for Sparks Film School filmmakers to show off their filmmaking talents and imaginations in a nationwide celebration of the incredible work our students produce each year. The longlist of nominees has been announced! … Read more
At Sparks Film School, we aim to ignite a lifelong passion for filmmaking and creative storytelling in every young filmmaker who walks through our doors. One of the questions we hear most often is: “What kind of careers in media exist for young people?” The answer? The future has never looked brighter. Media and content … Read more
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