Central Film School

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Central Film School
TypePrivate University
Established2008
Location
London
,
United Kingdom
CampusUniversal House, Wentworth Street
Websitehttp://www.centralfilmschool.com

Central Film School (CFS) (formerly Central Film School London) is a private film school in East London, based in Universal House, Wentworth Street. It was founded in 2008.[1]

Since 2013, the school has offered undergraduate degrees in Practical Filmmaking and Screenwriting, as well as short courses and postgraduate degrees. As a micro provider of Higher Education, the school hosts around 100 students each year.

In 2015, CFS entered into partnership with Bertha Foundation, a philanthropic organisation that funds documentary features.[2] The school offers documentary modules and factual specialisms to reflect this partnership.

Industry Talks[]

The school frequently hosts a series of talks under the banner 'Professional Perspectives' from current filmmakers and screenwriters within industry. In recent years, CFS has hosted student Q&As with filmmakers such as Nick Hornby,[3] George Amponsah (director of The Hard Stop),[4] and Sir Ronald Harwood.

Alumni[]

Alumni include BAFTA Cymru award-winning director Kim Strobl,[5][6] Bollywood director Zaid Ali Khan,[7] Tamil actor Naga,[8] and Nigerian actor Demola Adedoyin.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "About us", Central Film School.
  2. ^ "Central Film School To Relaunch" Archived 2016-09-27 at the Wayback Machine, MovieScope, 17 November 2015.
  3. ^ "CFS hosts Q&A with Oscar-nominated screenwriter Nick Hornby", Central Film School, 25 May 2016.
  4. ^ "George Amponsah visits the School with his documentary The Hard Stop", Central Film School, 9 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Dancing in Circles wins Short Form and Animation award | BAFTA Cymru Awards 2015", YouTube, 6 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Former CFS student wins the BAFTA Cymru Award 2015", Central Film School, 3 November 2015.
  7. ^ Piyali Dasgupta, "Moraad Ali Khan is busy shooting", The Times of India, 25 January 2011.
  8. ^ Rinku Gupta, "'I Was Terrified of Bala and Mysskin'", The New Indian Express, 18 November 2014.
  9. ^ Onyinye Muomah, "My experience with Kunle Afolayan - Demola Adedoyin", Premium Times, 9 November 2014.

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