Two women build a camera on a vehicle rig on a stage, one smiling to camera.

Train · In-person courses

In-person courses, on a working unit.

Current kit, working crew, unit pace. Free for learners 18 and over.

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How learning with FIF works

Learn online, then a short check with us, then a practical on our unit, then the FIF Certificate. The certificate comes only from the practical.

Learn onlineFree films, paths and Academy courses
Competency checkA short check with us, online or in person
In-person practicalOn our unit at Pinewood or 3 Mills
FIF CertificateFrom the practical only

The FIF Certificate comes only from the practical. How it works · Book a competency check

On a unit: Every course runs on working kit
Feedback: Written, from the crew who taught you
Cost: Free for learners 18 and over
Dates: To registered people first

The courses

Step 3 of the route: the in-person practical. Open for registration; dates go to registered people first.

Grip: we train on grip kit on our units; the formal route is the Junior grip apprenticeship and Bectu grading. Other routes in.

A panelled library hall set out with chairs and a flip chart for a development session.

Story to Screen Lab

Opening Part time over several weeks: an idea to a short script or treatment and a one-page pitch, with notes from a producer, a development executive and a director. At 3 Mills or Pinewood, or remote. Bring a laptop or a notebook.

Specialist strands

Planned. Register interest and we'll tell you when dates are set.

Productions and facilities can book a closed session for their own team: ask us. Already working? Step up a grade, mentoring and refresher modules: mid-level crew.

On the courses

The FIF Certificate

Learn online, pass a short competency check, then do the practical on our unit. The certificate comes only from the practical: what you did, on what kit, and who signed you off. Not a qualification. Each can be checked on our verify page. How it works.