Being a film director in 2026 is tough. We are surrounded by instant filters and curated “perfect” moments, which means that as filmmakers, photographers, content creators, or even just everyday scrollers, we all feel under more pressure than ever to get things right the first time. This extends beyond how we consume and create media. … Read more
We are thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for our young creatives, Shoot With Shakespeare, our new filmmaking competition open to all our talented students! Lights, Camera, Shakespeare! To film, or not to film? That is (not) the question. At Sparks Film School, we believe Shakespeare’s words aren’t just meant for the stage, they … Read more
Every month, Sparks Film School awards a new Film of the Month award to a production made by students. Every month, our panel of judges assess films from across all Sparks Film School crews and select one standout entry as their Film of the Month. February 2026: Congratulations to the crews behind Rise of The … Read more
During February Half Term, young filmmakers taking part in Sparks Film School’s film and media camps have been busy making comedy films, honing animation skills and exploring multimedia production. Over the February half term break, Sparks Film School students joined in with lots of fun film and media adventures. Film students aged between 5 and … Read more
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
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
Every month, Sparks Film School awards a new Film of the Month award to a production made by students. Our judges have chosen a brand new film production to celebrate. Every month, our judges assess films from across all Sparks Film School crews and select one as their Film of the Month. January 2026: Congratulations … 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
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