What our learners think about our science filmmaking courses…

“I thought that the course was excellent. The best thing about it was the sheer volume of information I took away with me. George could have kept going for another 3, 4, 5, days and I would have been happy to stay! I also enjoyed the informal atmosphere which I felt put people at ease and it was great to meet people from so many different backgrounds.”
— Alan Purves, Education Officer, Scottish Schools Education Research Centre
“Hi George,

Just wanted to let you know that I won the school’s postgrad conference best presentation today. Using Canva and the three acts really helped to set it apart from the other presentations, so just wanted to say a quick thanks and the media training is clearly working!”
— Rob Huw Peace PhD student Cyber Security (TIPS at scale)
“I would strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting an all-round introduction to different aspects of film-making - from planning a narrative to filming and interviewing, to editing and choosing a soundtrack. It really helped me to understand the many different things to keep in mind when planning and making a science video, and gave me a stronger appreciation of the work of professional film-makers. I had a small amount of experience with making films beforehand, but I had been working on a trial-and-error basis which was not always very efficient, and the course really helped me to see how I could improve. The course materials have also been invaluable! ”
— Lizzie Sayer, Communications Officer, International Science Council
“George did a really good job. He taught at a good pace with engaging, interesting material - I was never bored. I really appreciated the focus and emphasis on good storytelling. I also loved the venue and the food was fab!”
— Knut Schroeder, Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Academic Primary Care, University of Bristol
“This course was an eye-opener from start to finish! Understanding the complete process from storyboarding through to shooting, angles, sound and editing techniques has given me a much clearer understanding of how to achieve what I want, and what my work needs. I would totally recommend this course for anyone with an interest in film making.”
— Carol Cotterill, Marine Geoscientist and Expedition Project Manager, British Geological Survey
“I’m definitely going to use all the things that I learned. I work in communication for a big airline and I can use all the techniques that I learned in this week. I would definitely recommend this course.”
— Teresa Bartelds, KLM
“As Managing Editor of Ecography, I often help our authors to communicate their research via social media. This course gave me additional tools to make short videos for authors. I gained understanding in film-making theory as well as how to shoot films and what to think about when interviewing researchers. In addition, I learned how to edit film material in film-making software, and with simple tools, make a film look really professional. I highly recommend this course!”
— Maria Persson, Lund University
“I’m a biologist, and it’s important to talk not just to your peers, but to the public. What was great about the course was it covered all the stages of film-making in a week, and we got a good idea how to make effective movies that we can use in our jobs. The teacher’s background and effective communication skills were very important in conveying such a huge amount of information in just one week.”
— Frederico Mestre, University of Evora
“Before the course and with my science training I would have probably prepared something descriptive and boring. The tricks for effective storytelling of scientific results in a video documentary were really useful and the techniques for shooting and editing videos were foundational to me. You basically leave the course with the knowledge and skills to start preparing your own videos. ”
— Professor Miguel Araújo, University of Madrid
 

Our learners come from academia, healthcare, not-for-profit and industry - all with a passion to tell their story on film…

AstraZenica, Bristol Botanic Gardens, British Geological Survey, Cancer Research Wales, CNR National Research Council Italy, Digatron Electronics of Germany, ESO Planetarium Germany, European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility, Expert Self Care, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, For Ethiopia, Global Petcare, Incredible Oceans, Infectious Diseases Data Observatory, Institute for Environmental Analytics, Institute of Physics, International lead Association, International Lead Association, International Science Council, Jodrell Bank, Kings College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London School of Biomedical Engineering and Imaging Sciences, KLM, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, Nicola Harker Coaching, NHS, Postrate Cancer Research, Royal Geographic Society, Royal Society of Pathologists, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Science Oxford / Oxford Trust, Scottish Schools Education Research Centre, The Francis Crick Institute, UK Dementia Research, UK Space Agency, University of Bath Physics, University of Bristol Biodesign Institute, University of Bristol Department of Education, University of Bristol Pervoli African Research Centre, University of Cambridge Babraham Institute, University of Cambridge Sanger Institute, University of Cambridge THIS Institute, University of Copenhagen, University of Dundee Public Engagement & Outreach, University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering, University of Edinburgh MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Evora, University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Kent Department of Physics, University of Lund, University of Madrid, University of Manchester, University of Oxford Zoology Department, University of Sheffield Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, University of Swansea, Wellcome / CRUK Gurdon Institute, Wild London