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Getting into Film - National Careers Week


The film industry is one of the UK’s great strengths. As one of the sectors that make up the creative industries, it has over recent years demonstrated that it makes a significant contribution to the country’s economy, but it is beginning to show strains flowing from an acute skills shortage. 

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Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Catharsis explained

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Shaun of the Dead opening analysis

Three act structure

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

The Film Industry and Careers

Enrichment and Work Experience Opportunities in Film Studies

The importance of scene transitions

Attack the Block revision 2

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Vacancies

November 2025 GCSE Examinations

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

December Mock Examinations

Correspondence from the Exams Office

January 2026 Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 12

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Work Experience ZEN Film Studies Nationals Careers The Lost Boys Films Admissions Miss Baker Phillip Van District 9 Careers In Film | Film Schools & Colleges Fallen Angels Pan's Labyrinth Screenplay Carol Spike Lee BFI GCSE Drama Trips Year 9 Options

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