Upcoming events
Workshop | Soundscape Composition
£40
In this introduction to the Soundscape Composition workshop, you will explore the art of creating immersive audio experiences using your natural surroundings as a rich source of inspiration.
Workshop | Podcasting
£75
Podcasting has surged in popularity recently. Learn how to create your own and get the support needed to make your audio debut.
Workshop | Editing
£70
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
Free | For all ages*
On this one-day workshop, you’ll work as a small team to make a short documentary film in a day. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document, get hands-on experience of working with broadcast quality cameras, lenses, lighting and microphones and look at an initial edit with the editing software available. At the end of the day, we’ll signpost you to resources at Somerset Film to help you develop your filmmaking skills.
*If you are under the age of 18 and want to book please call us on 01278 433187.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day (For ages 60+)
Free* | For ages 60+
On this one-day workshop for over 60s, you’ll work as a small team to make a short documentary film in a day. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document, get hands-on experience of working with broadcast quality cameras, lenses, lighting and microphones and look at an initial edit with the editing software available. At the end of the day, we’ll signpost you to resources at Somerset Film to help you develop your filmmaking skills.
*Thanks to support by Somerset Council.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
£70
On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.
Workshop | Smartphone Filmmaking
£70
Do you want to unlock the filming potential of your smartphone to make a film that promotes your business, tells your story, explains your service or inspires your customers? We can help you with our popular Smartphone Workshop.
Workshop | Editing
£70
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
£70
On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.
Workshop | Animation for Children with a Disability
£5 | This workshop is for children aged 8+
Join us for our morning or afternoon session to get involved with our animation activities. Explore a range of stop motion animation techniques from 2D paper to Claymation. We’ll also be animating the building of sculptures using those famous plastic bricks!
Workshop | Stories in the Wilds
Free | For ages 5-16
This is a fun, creative workshop with Somerset children’s author Emma Bettridge, her dog Nell and creative technologist Daniel Birch (Somerset Film). During the workshop, we will walk down to a secret location where we will gather to write and record stories and ideas.
Cancelled Workshop | Smartphone Filmmaking
£70 (Includes lunch)
Do you want to unlock the filming potential of your smartphone to make a film that promotes your business, tells your story, explains your service or inspires your customers? We can help you with on our popular Smartphone Workshop.
Smartphone Filmmaking Workshop
£70 (Includes lunch)
Do you want to unlock the filming potential of your smartphone to make a film that promotes your business, tells your story, explains your service or inspires your customers? We can help you with on our popular Smartphone Workshop.
Cancelled Workshop | Editing
Cost: £70
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X.
Workshop | Podcasting
£70
Podcasting has surged in popularity recently. Learn how to create your own and get the support needed to make your audio debut.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
£70
On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.
Workshop | Filmmaking for Children with a Disability: The World Turned Upside Down
Fully Booked | £6 | This workshop is for children aged 9+
The World Turned Upside Down Filmmaking Workshop:
We are running a filmmaking workshop especially for children with a disability. Join us for our morning or afternoon session to get involved with green screen filmmaking and other digital techniques to tell a story.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
£70
On this one-day workshop for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest.
Workshop | Editing
Cost: £70 with lunch included
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X. Read more and book your place.
Workshop | Editing
Cost: £70 with lunch included
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro X. Read more and book your place.
Workshop | Documentary Film in a Day
£65
This one-day workshop is for all ages, you’ll work together to make a short documentary film. You’ll develop an idea and find a good story or subject to document at Minehead Bay Festival, get hands on with cameras and microphones, and look at the editing software available. Plus, we’ll signpost you to resources to help further your filmmaking quest. Read more and book your place.
Cultural Café
FREE
Bridgwater Together have launched their Culture Cafe. Local people are invited to attend a new Culture Café in Bridgwater to chat, connect and celebrate diversity over a free cup of coffee. They can also participate in a protest songwriting workshop with John Diment.
Podcasting
£70 lunch included
Podcasting has surged in popularity recently. Learn how to create your own and get the support needed to make your audio debut, read more.
Smart Phone Filmmaking Workshop
£70 lunch included
Did you know feature films are now being shot using smart phones? Start your filmmaking journey with our one-day workshop led by our Technical Manager Dan. He'll provide a host of top tips and recommended apps so you can create short films, promotional videos or creative content to share, read more.
Editing Workshop
Editing is one of the least appreciated stages of successful video production, and is vital for creating an effective video or film. On this one day workshop you will learn how to edit a compelling film with Final Cut Pro. Led by our technical manager Dan Gale, this is a step-by-step guide to post production which will give you precious insights into the editing process. Find out more.
Writers Networking Session
Whether you are already a member of a writers' group or thinking of joining one, a writer or just interested in meeting other writers, you are welcome to come along to this informal gathering.
Hear new work from story-tellers in the South West, chat with other writers, and make valuable contacts in the local writing network.
Scriptwriting Workshop
Discover your inner writing voice, get to know it and uncover ways to use it to generate ideas. Helen Thomson will introduce you to the skills and techniques for scriptwriting and the role of a scriptwriter. Writing activities include creating characters, through which participants will develop a short script.
You don’t have to bring a script with you, but if you do have one please bring it along to discuss with Helen, find out more.
2040 and Archive Film Workshop (SOLD OUT)
SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. Into Film will lead a short workshop for primary students (KS2).
Followed by the film screening of Damon Gameau’s 2019 environmental film 2040 (rated PG). A thought-provoking and ultimately hopeful film about how we can all make a positive difference to the world in big and small ways, find out more.
Animation Workshop
Our animation workshop with James Price will give you an introduction to stop motion animation, covering techniques, programmes available and what’s best practice. While also giving you the opportunity to get hand-ons to create your own animation, find out more.
Workshop | Click Digital Skills Camp
FREE
Want to skill up for your next job? Are you currently unemployed or part time student? Aged 18 and over?
Attend our Digital Skills session and gain online safety tips for using emails and websites. Learn how to use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams and Zoom to feel prepared for your next job interview or feel confident in setting up an online meeting.
We can help with costs of travel or childcare. Please contact us for more details. This activity is FREE thanks to Petroc Community Grants and European Social Funds.
Workshop | How to write a Treatment with Helen Tompson
£15
This two-hour workshop will compare the purpose of the treatment with other pitching tools and how the process of constructing a treatment can be used as a principal tool of story development. Participants will also learn how to structure an industry standard treatment to form part of a pitch deck through this hands-on workshop.
Ideal for new or experienced writers who would like to develop their creative ideas and prepare their script for pitch as well as writer-directors who would like to strengthen their pitch.