Find out how to make a film

Making a film needn't be difficult and we are here to help you every step of the way. The pages contained in our "How to make a Film" section will give you lots of useful information and simplify the process enabling you to start shooting with confidence.

You will also find a huge selection of video tutorials to watch and learn from. We've also included a some helpful websites to visit along with a selection of very useful info sheets to download.

So start your filmmaking journey and click on the next step ...

Things to consider - planning, subject, genre, who will be involved, how will the project be managed.

What type of film? - live action, drama, documentary, animation?

Your Budget  - the size of your film project, how much time can be dedicated to it, what end product are you aiming for?

Get Funding - sources, application, hints and tips

Cast and Crew - who will be involved and who do you need to produce the film?

Pre-Production - script, stroyboard, costumes, locations, music and legal matters.

Production - what to take on your shoot, planning ahead.

Post Production - editing, music, title and credits, etc

Screening - venues, publicity, festivals, online options

Training - skills in young people, career advice and VOMO Champions.

Help at Hand -

Other Film Organisations - list of links to other organisations