About Us
ELSTREE FILM SCHOOL is a film production training center based at Elstree Film Studios, Borehamwood, England, home to many famous TV and Film Productions including Big Brother, Dancing on Ice and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Elstree Film School run a variety of film production and scriptwriting courses, as well as film lighting training, movie making courses and TV production training.

Full time, part time and weekend courses are available and our trainers are highly experienced in the UK Film & TV industries. Please browse our courses on the right and we look forward to welcoming you at Elstree Film School.
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Elstree Film School - Testimonials and Customer Comments


"I thought the course was very insightful and educating. The handouts were excellent." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Quren .

"the course provides a very good foundation to comedy scriptwriting. the best part of the course is Phil`s clear motivation and experience within and for the industry a whole." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Bobbie , BSkyB.

"Clear and understanding. A good detailed course on an introduction to After Affects." After Effects Course - Ian .

"Great introduction to digital cameras and great at demystifying the language behind it." Digital Video Cameras Course - Rachael .

"Very comprehensive and the Tutor is both knowledgeable and and excellent communicator." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Paul .

"Good coverage of the basics. Overall a good intro to the package. " Premiere Pro Course - Richard , Surrey Police.

"Really good course and will happily look at future ones." Digital Video Cameras Course - David .

"Very good - gave a great introduction to the industry and was a interesting overview of the jobs available and how to go about getting them." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Luke .

"Overall it was a great way to brush up on my basic skills and take them to the next level." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Russ , Samuel Ward Academy.

"This course was both insightful and detailed. I was pleased with the amount of help and advise given. Phil was great at explaining everything and made it all very clear to me." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Laura , Bank Machine.

"very informative, provided good background" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Clodine .

"it was very insightful. im a beginner with this software but am fluent in adobe systems and this was a great help. i learnt alot. thanks!" After Effects Course - Claire , Design Go Ltd.

"It was fun - thanks! I was a bit worried beforehand as I`m not very technical, but Jonathan explained everything in a very straightforward way. We actually covered far more than I was expecting to, and I although I`m still at the `information overload` stage I`m relatively confident I could have a crack at a simple project tomorrow and (eventually) end up with something watchable. See you next time..." Essential Final Cut Pro Course - Lindsay , Specsavers Optcians.

"As a person who really had no concept of the TV and Film Industry and what skills I could offer, this course helped peel back the layers and find the Job I would enjoy and would be probably good at. Phil is experienced and knowledgable and easily married me to my new career." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Saxon .

"I have been very impressed with the tv and film course, the Tutor was amazing and I would love to come back in the future and do either script writing or the comedy writing or even editing. xxxx" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Maria , Princes Trust.

"Very informative and left me with no questions unanswered." Digital Video Cameras Course - Dennis .

"An outstanding course I would recommend unreservedly to anyone contemplating TV and film scriptwriting. Phil is a leading industry insider with years of experience. Fight for a place!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Martin , storiesbymartin.com.

"I thought the course was very informative and well structured, with much achieved in just one day. There was optimism though also realism and I came away with some firm ideas on what to do next to progress my television career." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Sarah .

"Really helpful, really interesting, definately want to go home and get writing." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Oscar .

"When fast, but didn`t feel lost." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Austin .

"Most enjoyable and very informative. good practical knowledge gained. friendly and good tutor." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Oliver , Oliver Crowe.

"I came to the course with an open mind to all aspects of careers within the industry and I am going home extremely optimistic and very keen and eager to making enquiries with colleges/independent companies, to seek employment/training. I am leaving Elstree Film Studios today, inspired and enthusiastic. Thank you." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Dawn .

"Very interesting and a great teacher. Phil Rocks!" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Rocket , BSkyB.

"I found the course to be a good general starter to using After Effects." After Effects Course - Mark , Essex County Council.

"Well taught, with a patient and well-versed tutor." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Ranald , Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

"Jerry explained everything, well delivered course, stupid questions competently answered. A must for any video editing novice. Course covers a good selection of information, plenty to remember." Final Cut Pro Intro Course - Russell , St George`s School Ascot.

"Covered everything that I expected at a good pace." Essential Final Cut Pro Course - Andrew , Harrow College.

"Well presented, look forward to a longer course." After Effects Course - Pryderi , grandPA Ltd.

"It was very well tailored to my needs, able to take on board my level of experience and personal interests. Everything was well explained - I can`t wait to try out my new skills!" Podcasting Course - Nicky , Partnerships for Schools.

"I found the course very useful. Phil O`Shea was excellent. His knowledge of the industry was crucial to this course." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Glyn .

"Good program coverage for the time of the course, good tutor, just enough break time. Good explanations, valuable information. Excellent day." After Effects Course - Barnaby .

"i thought the course was interesting and i learnt some useful tips that will help me with my work in future " Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Adam , BSkyB.

"Very informative as a good introductin the the art of camerawork. Many thanks." Digital Video Cameras Course - Mark , Welwyn Tool Group Ltd.

"Very informative and useful. The content was very relevant to my field and will help me enhance the videos I produce." After Effects Course - Rasika , Karaimages.com.

"I found the course very useful. It should be offered around Universities. I go to LCF and we dont have anything like this but it is very much needed. Thanks for the help." TV Industry Intro Course - Stephanie .

"Very helpful. The course gave me a clear route into Adobe Premiere." Premiere Pro Course - Helen , Denbigh School.

"I really enjoyed this course and I feel I have learnt a lot which will benefit me in the future. It was very useful to have a tutor who has real life experience, not only of writing film and TV scripts, but of breaking into the TV and film markets. My favourite elements of the course were learning about the structure of films and also of characterisation, and it was especially relevant to have these points demonstrated by film and TV clips so we could see the ideas in action." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Nicola .

"The course has opened my eyes. I would happily recomend to friends. Spot on!" Digital Video Cameras Course - Rob , Endemol Sport.

"V informative and interesting. Have come away with a lot of practical information which will definitely help me move forward." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Lesey .

"Very useful and comprehensive introduction" Premiere Pro Course - Naomi , The Reading Agency.

"i enjoyed the amount of perspective i received from having the means to talk to someone directly involved in the industry. Thank you for informative day." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Scott .

"Phil O`Shea clearly has great breadth and depth of knowledge covering the full spectrum of screenwriting. In addition he has great abilities as a teacher. The amount of material we got through in just two days was amazing. The handouts will continue to be useful. Great working lunches too." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Paul .

"Very interesting and worthwhile." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Jack .

"Excellent course overall. I loved it." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - VICTOR , URBAN PUMPKIN.

"Interesting & helpful." Digital Video Cameras Course - Leah .

"Very helpful especially for those wanting to start out in the industry" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Neelum .

"Good." Premiere Pro Course - Kathleen , The Reading Agency.

"Very Good." Premiere Pro Course - Lee , Highlander Ltd.

"An excellent in depth introduction to the field of television and film screen writing technique in an intimate group allowing good discusion." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Anthony .

"Great course, really interesting. Made me really want to explore lots of other creative comedy writing avenues. Sweet as....yeah." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Chris , BSkyB.

"Very detailed, thorough - lots of food for thought!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Sue .

"The process of sriptwriting was broken into easily digestable chunks, it was informative, highly interractive, and the group blended well. It was entertaining and educational. Lots of encouragement and project planning will insure that I will write more as a result of the course. Many thanks." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Kathryn .

"Was a great insight to the application. covered lots of ground, pace was good. Learned lots, identified further areas to discover" After Effects Course - Mark , Stranger.

"The course was very good and was very detailed. It cover a huge range of areas perhaps too large as by the end of day three its hard to process and remember all the information. The tutor was very good but as he had to cover all the areas it restricted the amount of time we had to actually register the information. However overall it was very good and I would recommend it to other people and I have certainly learned a huge amount and it will help me in my work. Thank you." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Stuart , Norfolk County Council.

"The course was quite intensive, but covered all the necessary things I wanted to learn. The tutor was extremely helpful. Many thanks." Premiere Pro Course - Rasika , Karaimages.com.

"very useful to have a practitioner deliver the course and very interesting" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Paul .

"VERY good in terms of content. A little fast at times but tutor good at stopping and taking things again." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Sofie , LOOP.bz.

"highlighted some great aspects and new knowledge has been gained!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Kim .

"Excellent tutor and feel I will benefit from the course." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - EILEEN .

"The course was really useful in understanding all aspects of the film industry. It also helped give me focus as to which area of the film industry I would like to go into and give me a plan to do it. It was very interesting to learn about Phil`s background and it was beneficial hearing about real life experiences of someone in the industry." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Louise .

"Good and flexible, met my goals." Premiere Pro Course - Ricky , Cognac Uk.

"I really enjoyed the course, it was hugely beneficial! Looking forward to taking my new found knowledge away with me and getting started. Thanks." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Robert .

"Excellent course over 3 days, all topics were covered in depth and Jerry was a superb tutor during the course and excellent company during lunches and breaks. I look forward to coming back for other courses in the future. Thanks." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Andrew , The Open University.

"I thought that the course was very informative about the industry and what it entails. There was a lot of very useful detail discussed which was new for me so it was very useful. I liked how the class was small so that there was a lot of attention paid to our specific needs. Thank You" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Leila .

"Complete, logic, student friendly." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Lucian , ALDE Group, European Parliament.

"Informative and in-depth course that has given me a great foundation. Brilliant that there was such a small class too." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Nicky , Dare Digital.

"A lot of good tips, and good advice." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - David .

"It was great, thanks." Final Cut Pro Intro Course - Bonnie , Enterprise UK.

"Very interesting and I liked the way that we could look into alternative programmes that were not on the advertisement. This was very handy because I felt the course was very geared towards solving our problems on a personal level. The tutor answered every question in full and in an interesting manner, which covered points from scratch, without a Yes or No manner." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Sinead , Vistage (UK) International Ltd.

"Very informative and all aspects of TV and film were covered thoroughly. Tutor was clearly passionate and was very welcoming. " Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Elise .

"It was fantastic! I cannot actually rate highly enough the organisation, the contents of the course, Phil`s tutoring... I know for sure that I want to write more than I ever have before, and I will not forget this! Thank you so much everyone!!!" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Simon .

"This is a very in-depth course with an inspiring tutor." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Elisabeth .

"Really useful. Learnt all the basics of what I needed for future work. Would definitely be interested in further Final Cut Pro Training." Final Cut Pro Intro Course - Emily , Watford Palace Theatre.

"The course was an excellent introduction to the art of vod-casting. I enjoyed the practical and hands on nature of the course, coupled with the enthusiasm of the tutor. All in all - excellent!" Podcasting Course - Claire , Breckland Orchard.

"Had a massive overview of a large industry, with time dedicated to what was found to be relevant or of interest. The contacts and what to do next was the bit i was most interested in and this was the area i felt was dealt with best. For what was 6 hrs worth contact time alot was covered. a real investment for my time and money, thank you" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - David .

"To come away with the extra networking knowledge made it worth while alone. The small class size made asking questions easy and the informal approach great. " Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Jon , Jon Nash Photography.

"Taught me all I need to know about writing my first script. Feel totally confident and well prepared. Thank you" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Helen , HDC Enterprise & Consultancy Ltd.

"The trainer explained all the information clearly and concisely with relevant examples - the course was at a much higher delivery level than courses elsewhere - mainly because of the trainer. I have used FCP before, yet the course will tailor my workflow and the trainer ensured the content was relevant to the practical work environment - he was willing to explore and able to answer all questions. He is enthusiastic about the abilities of FCP and other people learning - hence this is imparted to the course participants. I am already thinking of ways to utilize what I learnt on the course - I learnt so much that I just know output for clients work will be at the next level immediately. Thanks so much. Can`t recommend enough!" Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Morag , Livingstones Photos.

"I learnt everything I hoped I would today and the tutors were very helpful and knowledgable. Very pleased" Premiere Pro Course - Gemma .

"It was great to get some hands on experience with Final Cut Pro and also have the professional guidance as well." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Victoria .

"I thought the course was very eye opening and worthwhile. It has highlighted the areas that I find the most interesting and would like to to work." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Tomas .

"Jonathan was a fabulous tutor - I was quite nervous before the course, thinking I would be overwhelmed with information. We went at a very steady pace and were able to focus on things that are relevant to our work load. We learnt some great hints and tips and I can`t wait to get back to work and get practising! It`s been great to be taught by such a knowledgeable and experienced guy. Thanks very much!" Essential Final Cut Pro Course - Louise , Specsavers Optcians.

"Very enjoyable, informative and comprehensive. " Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Simon , Dare Digital.

"I found the course really insightful and a real confidence boast to continue following a career in the film industry." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Barnaby .

"I was really impressed with this course and found it both informative and interesting. Jonathan, our course tutor, explained things in a clear and concise way and was able to backtrack if something was not understood fully. I have come away with the knowledge that I can operate a Final Cut suite for a basic edit and will use this knowledge to become more adept with the software. Thanks!" Essential Final Cut Pro Course - Chris , Specsavers Optcians.

"fantastic highly recomended " Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Micheal .

"It was useful to have an overview of final cut pro and I feel that I have a better understanding of it now." Final Cut Pro Intro Course - Rebecca , MPL.

"I found the course today very inspiring and now have a clear route to take, which will hopefully take me into the world of the film industry! I also now have a much clearer understanding of the various different roles of what goes on behind the scenes when making a film. Thank you very much for a great day!" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Philip .

"I wanted to find out how to take the first steps in turning an idea into a working script. I was concerned that the course would be too theoretical. I shouldn`t have worried. The entire course was designed around practical application of the screenwriter`s art. Phil unselfishly shared his immense personal knowledge as a working writer. Excellent!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Geraint .

"Learnt everything I needed to know and had fun." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Alex .

"Exellent course which provided me the essentail information I was looking for to move forward with my script ideas." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - David .

"Very insightful and comprehensive. Certainly well worth-while. Given me the springboard to get started!" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Chris .

"I loved the course. I knew nothing about podcasting and now I know enough to feel excited to start working on my own. Arif was a great trainer, and my group was great fun to work with." Podcasting Course - Catriona , Community Development Foundation.

"I feel that I HAVE learnt a lot about the media industry.I hope to do more training in it in the near future!" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Aisha Ludmilla .

"A very relaxed atmosphere...I didn`t feel pressured or stupid if I didn`t know the answer and I have learned a lot more than I thought. " Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Emily .

"Thought the course provided a good introduction to how to go about writing comedy. Exercises and feedback were very helpful and examples interesting. I feel funnier already - or maybe that`s just too much coffee??!!" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Leanne .

"It was brilliant to gain an insight into the world of media which i have never done so before. Talking to a professional who really knows which contacts to talk to, which companies to approach and avoid, as well as being a genuinely nice and helpful man made this day very enjoyable." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Emily .

"I thought the course was well presented and covered all my aims and objectives. the trainer was friendly, knowledgeable and approachable." Podcasting Course - Vilma , Metropolitan Police.

"Good equipment and good tutor thanks" Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Florence .

"I had a brilliant and informative time with Phil. I wasn`t sure when I arrived exactly why I was here but I left knowing not only why I had come but also where I was heading. Hopefully today is the start of a a slightly different career path. Thank you. " Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Jo .

"The course, along with the tutor fulfilled all my expectations, and gave me many avenues to follow. Thanks for a great day!" Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Richard .

"I enjoyed the course, it was very informative and Phil gave me a bunch of useful websites and contacts. I am interested in Animation and I hope to attend the Script writting course later in the month. " Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Victor , URBAN PUMPKIN.

"Phil really knows his stuff, 2 days in his company have been a huge a massive help in understanding screen writing." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Anthony .

"It was a good beginner`s course." After Effects Course - Tony , Entertainment One UK.

"I think it has been organised and conducted professionaly and the tutor gave useful help and advice. In all a very good experience." Film and TV Industry Intro Course - Lee .

"Very good covered all I wanted in the three days." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Tom , Orient-Express Services Ltd.

"Pitched at the right level due to experience. Tutor adapted style to suit audience. Patient! covered all aspects and allowed answers to questions to be fully understood by all attending." Podcasting Course - Scott , Metropolitan Police.

"This was very informative and gave me a lot of ideas to follow through and hopefully get the career that I want. A lot of things to look into and great ideas on who and how to contact people in the TV industry. A very inspiring day!" TV Industry Intro Course - Faye .

"Covered a lot in a small amount of time." After Effects Course - Kyla , Gameover Films.

"It was fantastic! I learnt and gained a huge about! Thank you!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Felicity .

"It was extremely well done and I got a great deal out of it. Phil O`Shea is a nice guy and took an interest in what we were all trying to achieve. Impressive." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Clive .

"I thought it was good. The small class size meant it was not at all intimidating and very easy to get questions answered. The tutor was friendly and extremely helpful, above and beyond the call of duty. I also think sending out a copy of the book when you register is a useful thought." Complete Final Cut Pro Course - Edward , Farm.

"Very informative and fun." Podcasting Course - Helen , Management Sushi.

"Course was quick-fire covered lots of essentials tutor quick to see problems explanations succinct very good. " Final Cut Pro Intro Course - Chris , St George`s School Ascot.

"The course was very useful for my line of work. I was taught all of the basic elements, in a clear and understandable way. I was given advice about my projects, and given very handy shortcuts that will now make me more confident when using Premiere Pro in the future." Premiere Pro Course - Rhian , University of Lincoln.

"Good that there were only 2 of us as we had good chats and were able to ask questions. Relaxed atmosphere but still enough pace to get a lot of info covered. Clearly a trainer who knows the business well and could therefore give useful advice based on experience. Thank you." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Laura .

"the course gives a great insight to comedy writing, every aspects are covered in depth. i have definately learnt a lot on this course, it has been very inspiring." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - James , BSkyB.

"Very clear and helpful course that catered for my individual needs." Podcasting Course - Harry , Oakwood School.

"Well worth taking this course" Premiere Pro Course - Anthony , Southern Office Refurbishment Ltd.

"thanks phil i found the course very rewarding,still trying to digest it all.lookind forward to putting what i learned into practice on the radio.oh the chinese was very nice at lunch regards chris" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Chris .

"I got everything I required and much more beside, I`m thrilled!" Premiere Pro Course - Jeremy , PositiveTV.

"Phil is a brilliant communicator, very inspiring." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Hanisha .

"Teacher was very inspiring. Was also given loads of handouts to refer back to at a later date." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Colleen .

"i thought it was very good to talk face to face with someone in the profession and get to have any questions and worries answered." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Tasbir .

"The course was an excellent introduction to screenwriting for television and cinema. The 2-day course covered all the crucial elements, and I now know the next steps I need to take to write me screenplay." Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Keya , Chadpur Press.

"Really helpful and insightful - Phil`s an excellent tutor and is willing to answer questions. A good amount of material for a one-day course" Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Toby .

"A very helpful and interesting insight. A very strong overview of everything I needed to know. A lot of information, but all well delivered and one a personal basis. Thanks very much." Comedy Scriptwriting Course - Steven .

"I enjoyed the course. Lots of important information given. Highlighted important tools of the trade. Given me confidence to `tip my toe`!" Film and TV Scriptwriting Intro Course - Mary .

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In addition to the courses displayed here at The Elstree Film School, we also run two other websites offering their own specific courses. The courses listed below are our web design training courses which we run at 21st Century New Media Ltd operating out of Elstree Film Studios, Hertfordshire.

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Our second dedicated training website is 21biz.co.uk, where we run a variety of marketing, business and Microsoft Office training courses, also operating out of Elstree Film Studios, Hertfordshire.

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21BIZ also offer an extensive selection of Microsoft Office training courses, (far too many to list here) including courses for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher and Outlook.


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