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The First and Final Frames of Famous Films Can Teach Us a Lot about Good Filmmaking


A single frame is rarely more important than all of the others in a film, but the first and last can leave one hell of an impression.

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How to analyse sound in films

BFI Academy Labs

6000 extras at Gorleston beach - and we were a part of it!

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The Power of Music in Film

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Enrichment and Work Experience Opportunities in Film Studies

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Two Cars, One Night (2004)

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Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

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