“If it can be written or thought, it can be filmed.” - Stanley Kubrick
Everyone has a favourite film, TV series or documentary that can make us laugh loud, cry like a baby, or even boil over with anger. This makes film production a particularly compelling, fascinating and inspiring career choice.
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Those career choices can range from film editing, cinematography and directing to sound recording or even becoming a freelance press and photojournalist; there are more opportunities than might initially be expected. Many of our students also progress to university, other degree-level studies or traineeships.
Film production and photography are vital parts of our Arts & Media campus. Our passionate tutors have a wealth of experience and strong industry links and teach all the latest skills and techniques in vibrant, exciting spaces. Facilities include modern software and equipment in various workshops and studios, including the new Wildman Street Studios, which houses a state-of-the-art performance space with top-of-the-range technical support and equipment designed to host theatre and events.
Our filmmaking students have long-standing success in skills shows and competitions such as the WorldSkills UK Finals, where our budding filmmakers have won two gold awards in the last five years. Students are actively encouraged and supported to enter competitions, which raises their game and increases their future aspirations. Our students also work closely with external organisations and events, such as the town's annual Kendal Mountain Festival and Comic Arts Festivals, allowing them to rub shoulders with established filmmakers and photographers.
Full-time, part-time and degree-level study options are available in film production and photography.
Meet your tutors
Kez Turner
I graduated from John Moores University with a degree in Design & Visual Arts and eight years of filmmaking experience. My previous experience includes roles as a project coordinator and project producer at the award-winning film and media charity BFI Film Academy. I've worked primarily in craft-based roles, including production design, VFX makeup and costume. I'm also an actor represented by Cartwright-Higgins management and a voice actor for commercial, narrative and character work. Kendal College can support a fantastic mix of creative avenues for students, from documentary and adventure films to narrative, experimental, and art films.
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Josh Regan-Stansfield
I began working as a freelancing sound recordist and boom op in TV and film, working on low-budget dramas and commercial projects, before transitioning into videography and editing work for a number of clients, including Lancaster University, Preston Bid, and local businesses. In 2019, I returned to the film and TV industry and began working as a boom operator again. Throughout the next few years, I worked around the country on TV productions for Netflix, BBC, ITV, Sky, and both independent and studio films. I took up teaching after wrapping on BBC One's Sherwood in early 2022. I love bringing my industry experience and knowledge to the students!
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A specialist course focusing on the creative enterprise of filmmaking and setting up as a filmmaker or becoming part of a film production team, including pitching a business plan.
A specialist course focusing on the creative enterprise of filmmaking and setting up as a filmmaker or becoming part of a film production team, including pitching a business plan.
You will study a range of practical and classroom-based technical and creative media. Besides gaining insight into cameras, location filming, lighting and sound, you will also learn about your place within a thriving media economy.
