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.

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.

£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.

Free to apply, submit your idea by Friday 1 November 2024

Somerset Film, supported by Arts Council England, is inviting young artists aged under 20 and living in Somerset to submit ideas for a new piece of sound art.

The successful applicant will receive £300, a further £200 for materials and an exhibition at The Engine Room.

£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.

£70 including lunch

Are you producing a short film and have a limited or no budget for the soundtrack? Our Creative Technologist and musician, Daniel Birch, will show you how to use found sound and accessible apps to create a unique soundtrack for your film.

£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.

£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.

£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.

Free

Meet the Somerset Film team, ask a question about what we do or come and talk about film, community and more. While you’re with us;
- Try your hand at capturing sound and making music using an iPad and other inanimate objects
- Watch local archive film or digitise your photographs, film or VHS tapes.
- Have fun exploring stop frame animation, read more.