Dan Allen

PRIVATE FILMMAKING COURSES

Make a film in your own home 🎥

Led by Dan, a local industry filmmaker whose work has had international cinema releases and screened at BAFTA and OSCAR-qualifying film festivals, with 8+ years’ experience teaching young people

Dan is extended DBS checked + insured


DAY COURSES

For ages 8-18+
For up to 6 students (so you can split the cost!)

Students make their own film & learn:
• Camera & shot composition
• Directing actors
• Lighting basics
• Sound & recording
• Editing & Colour Grading
• Script-to-screen planning

Over multiple days, students can:
• Take on specific roles
• Develop deeper skills (e.g. directing, cinematography, editing)
• Build confidence in their strengths
• Specialise in a particular aspect or genre of filmmaking

Each course is adapted to:
• Age range (8–18)
• Group dynamic
• Experience level
• Interests (writing, directing, camera, editing, etc.)

No two courses are identical.

By the end of the course, students have:
• A completed short film or scene
• Practical filmmaking skills
• A real creative achievement they can share

1 day £550
2 days £500pd
3 days+ £450pd

All equipment provided

Pricing based on a 10am-4pm day (Extendable at additional cost)

 
 

TASTER / EVENING  / FOCUS SESSIONS (2Hrs)

 

For ages 8-18+
For up to 4 students (so you can split the cost!)

Focused, hands-on film sessions designed to:
• Introduce filmmaking fundamentals
• Develop a specific skill
• Build confidence with camera and storytelling

Perfect for:
• First-time students
• After-school enrichment
• Teens wanting to develop a specific skill
• A taster before booking a full day or multi-day course

Focus areas include (choose one):
• Camera & shot composition
• Directing actors
• Lighting basics
• Sound & recording
• Editing fundamentals
• Script-to-screen planning

£250 – All equipment provided
 
 
 

Available in the Dulwich, Herne Hill, Norwood area, otherwise travel costs apply

 
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