The National Film and Television School has announced the appointment of producer Ash Atalla, CEO of Roughcut TV, to its Board of Governors. Atalla has received numerous accolades including a Primetime Emmy, a Golden Globe, six BAFTAs, seven RTS Awards and six British Comedy Awards. He is best known for producing critically-acclaimed series including The … Read more
The National Film and Television School, one of the world’s “leading training grounds” for film, television and games education, has announced the launch of The Bleeding Fingers Scholarship, a new funding initiative supporting students to join its prestigious Master of Fine Arts in Composing. This scholarship has been established in partnership with Bleeding Fingers Music, … Read more
The National Film and Television School, in partnership with the Sean Connery Foundation, is accepting applications for Year 3 of the Sean Connery Talent Lab, with the deadline closing on 11 January 2026. This year-long, part-time programme based in Edinburgh offers emerging filmmakers, including up to six emerging cinematographers, the chance to develop their craft … Read more
The NFTS Graduate Showcase, supported by BBC Studios, celebrates the culmination of over 500 students’ work towards over 80 short films, TV shows, commercials and games. The showcase is an opportunity for members of the screen industries to see firsthand the work of NFTS graduating students and to meet the next generation of film, television … Read more
LEARNING BY DOING As the National Film and Television School celebrates its 50th anniversary, NFTS director Jon Wardle, reflects on the evolution of the School’s training offerings and the learning philosophy at its core. It’s been 50 years since the NFTS first opened its doors in Beaconsfield with our first intake of 23 students and … Read more
CREATIVE FORCE If Sir Roger Deakins’ career was a screenplay, it would have all the thrills and wow factor of a sure-fire hit movie. Now a knighthood can be added into a narrative already infused with originality, ingenuity, and award-winning creations. The master craftsman shares his valuable insight and discusses filmmaking highlights, creative influences, and … Read more
The annual NFTS Graduate Showcase is the jewel in the crown of the School’s calendar. Over the last year, the students have had to work harder than ever to produce their graduation projects during a worldwide pandemic. Under normal circumstances, graduate films and projects made at the NFTS are the culmination of one to two … Read more
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced applications are open for its prestigious Inside Pictures business training and leadership skills development programme. Now in its 18th successful year, the 2021 programme is open to applicants from around the world who demonstrate a firm commitment to the European film industries. The programme is supported … Read more
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced a major new partnership with the BFI to deliver a programme of activity that aims to increase access to world class industry education. The Early Stage Access and Diversity Accelerator Programme, which is supported by the BFI through National Lottery funding, will help ensure the UK … Read more
2021 is an exciting milestone in the history of the National Film and Television School as it commemorates its landmark 50th anniversary by planning a series of exciting events and activities to celebrate its past, present and future. That’s 50 years of producing some of Britain’s most significant and well known creative talents from directors, … Read more
Candid Camera Clapperboard / Cinders Forshaw BSC Candid Camera Clapperboard / Cinders Forshaw BSC BY: Valentina Valentini Header image: © Stefan Falke / NFP “A shot isn’t just a shot,” says cinematographer Cinders Forshaw BSC over the phone from her home in Bristol. She’s talking about film theory, a subject she’d originally shunned during her … Read more
The National Film and Television School (NFTS) has announced that Charlotte Bruus Christensen is the inaugural winner of ‘The Sue Gibson BSC, Cinematography Award.’ The award recognises a member of NFTS Cinematography Alumni who has advanced the profession of Cinematography in a significant way. Sue Gibson, who sadly passed away last year, was herself an … Read more
NFTS appoints Dr John Wardle as new director The National Film & Television School has announced that Dr Jon Wardle will become the new director of the school from August 2017. He succeeds Nik Powell who has been director since September 2003. Wardle will become the fifth director in the school’s 46-year history. The school’s … Read more
National Film & Television School (NFTS) director Nik Powell will step down at the end of July, after 14 years at its helm. Under Powell’s auspices the school has become recognized as one of the world’s major film institutions. The curriculum has grown to offer MA, diploma, certificate and short courses in film, TV and … Read more