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Short films are great way to develop your filmmaking skills and make your creative mark. But how do you nagivagate the pitfalls? What are the secrets to getting your film seen? Get some advice from the people that have been there and done just that.

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Opening Shots Tell Us Everything

3 Brilliant Moments in the Visuals of Character

10 Moments of Subjectivity on Film

Swimmer (2012)-Lynne Ramsay

Screenwriting software from StudioBinder

Pitch Black Heist - Film4

When the Day Breaks - short film interview

What is an Inciting incident?

What is a frame narrative?

Film editing: Everything you need to know

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Teacher of Science (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Local Governing Body Information

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Teacher of Science

What happens to your examination script?

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

Teacher of History (possibility to combine with a head of year role)

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BAFTA Screenplay Film Studies Coursework ZEN Productions GCE Test Governor Cinematography Rocketjump Film School A Level Year 7 GCSE Editing Governance Script Documentation Cinefix Year 8 Festival Drama Short Film

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