Film Production highlights - Semester 1

Level 4 students got the chance to shoot on location in picturesque Keswick, in the Lake District. The annual Keswick field trip has given new students a chance to bond and work together in a stunning environment.

Level 5 and Level 6 students have started shooting their first films of the year. 

Guest speaker, Grad Owen Saddington – sharing his journey so far and offering careers advice to current students. Owen is currently working as a graduate filmmaker for Alchemy Films.

Level 6 student, Maja Bielawska gained paid work on a TV commercial with graduate production company Prickly Peach.

Prickly Peach was founded by University of Staffordshire graduate, Lauren Burnham.

Maja says:

'I got the role through Colin! (Course Leader). He sent me the opportunity through email as he thought I was a good fit for the role and knew that the company is close to my home town, so it was great, as I'd be able to keep the connection after graduating!  

The work experience was amazing! I met really lovely people and was able to create strong industry connections to help begin my career 😊'

Our Media Centre has invested in new kit for students:

Cameras

• Sony FX6 x6
• Sony FX3 x5

Accessories & Lenses

• DJI Ronin 4 (x4)
• Anamorphic Blazar Lens Kits
• NiSi Athena Prime Lens Kit
• Thypoch Simera-C Cine Prime Kit (x2)

Lights

• Amaran 300c (x6)
• Amaran F22x (x4)
• iFootage Anglerfish PL1 (x6)

A University of Staffordshire student has won an international award for a documentary about beekeeping.

Student buzzing after beekeeping film wins festival prize

Film Production student, Ada Heasman has won a £250 bursary to help on the production of a film about a trans woman coming to terms with her identity.

Local company backs Staffordshire student’s autobiographical film