University of Oxford – Film Academy: Oxford Through The Lens Summer School in Oxford, UK

Course Description: University of Oxford – Film Academy: Oxford Through The Lens Summer School in Oxford, UK

Programme Overview

Shoot, edit, and screen your own short film on location at the Oxford Summer School Film Academy. With the city of Oxford—the filming site of the Harry Potter films, James Bond, and much more—as your set, you will gain insights into film production and digital editing as you experience first-hand what it is like to produce a film.

Utilize first-class video production equipment including HD cameras and professional sound and lighting instruments. Practise your digital editing skills as you take your film through post-production using Final Cut Pro. Immerse yourself in screenwriting, location scouting, storyboarding, and digital editing.

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📍 Location

The programme is delivered at one of the Oxford University Colleges. Located in the heart of Oxford, the campuses provides a secure, modern, and inspiring environment, with easy access to Oxford's iconic colleges, museums, and libraries.

Students are allocated to different colleges, depending on age and programme. Colleges used for the Oxford summer programmes include: Balliol College, The Queen's College, St Peter's college.

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What’s Included

✔️ 2-week full-board residential stay in Oxford ✔️ 24/7 on-campus student care and supervision ✔️ Daily workshops, lectures, and project labs ✔️ Graduation ceremony and end-of-program celebration ✔️ Guest speakers, leadership mentoring & cultural programming ✔️ Course materials, progress report & certificate ✔️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included for 12-15, Breakfast & Dinner included for 16-18,✔️ Accommodation included ✔️ International student cohort with 170+ nationalities

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*� Academic Experience

• Explore the Theory of Directing

• Technical training of state-of-the-art filmmaking equipment and software

• Workshop with practical demonstrations

• Group work and presentations

• Reflective writing exercises (‘film diaries’)

• Writing, directing, producing, and editing your own short film

• Hollywood Pitch Workshop - Working in teams, to develop original film or TV series concepts

• Feedback on your film based on solid assessment criteria

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*� Activities & Cultural Programme

Each day is balanced with fun, culture, and friendship. Social events and recreational activities help students unwind, bond, and explore the magic of Oxford: Sample Activities

• Guided walking tour of Oxford’s historic colleges

• Ashmolean and Natural History museum visits

• Improv theatre, quiz nights, and arts & crafts

• Sports: football, yoga, table tennis, basketball

• Full-day trip to London or Bath

• Graduation dinner & celebration in a historic Oxford venue 🎓

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*�️ Sample Daily Schedule

Film Academy – Oxford Ages 12–18 | 2-Week Residential Programme

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Week 1

Sunday 🕒 Arrival Day – Campus Check-In, Welcome Talk & Orientation

Monday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Core Seminar: Climate Science Foundations 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Workshop: Food Security & Global Policy 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Team-Building Games & Welcome Social 🎉

Tuesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Seminar: Biodiversity & Ecosystems 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Group Lab: SDG Stakeholder Mapping 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Movie Night 🎬

Wednesday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Research Lab & Charter Planning 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Expert Masterclass: Policy in Action 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Table Tennis Tournament or Yoga 🧘

Thursday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Project Work: Debates & Negotiation Prep 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Mentor Check-in & Lab Time 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Casino Night 🎲

Friday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: UN Mock Summit Drafts 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Group Collaboration & Presentations 🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Drama Night 🎭

Saturday 🕗 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Cultural Exploration of Oxford 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Festival of Learning

Sunday🕗 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Optional Full-day Excursion to London or Social Activities in Oxford 🕖 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Return to Campus & Chill Night

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✈️ Airport Transfers

Available for an additional fee:

• London Heathrow – £215 one-way (includes: meet & greet, flight tracking, hotline, full supervision, unaccompanied minor service if required)

• Flight windows

• Arrivals: Between 06:00–18:00 BST

• Departures: Between 08:00–22:00 BST

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*� Graduation & Certificate

Students receive a certificate of completion and a formal academic report from their course leader during the graduation ceremony. Presentations and Innovation Charters are shared with fellow students, families, and staff during a final celebration in a prestigious Oxford venue.