Film Production Conference 2027

Date: Friday 8th January, 2027
Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Pg09, Powell Building, Canterbury Christ Church University

Open to A-Level and college-equivalent students, especially those studying Film or Media.

Hosted in the historic Powell Building, home to our film production facilities, the conference offers a chance to hear from experienced practitioners and discover pathways into the industry. From exploring how directors work to craft a scene to examining how meaning is created through editing, attendees will get specialist insight into key elements of film production and how to succeed in the film industry.

Highlights of the Day

Directing the Scene: Working with writer-director Charlie Tidmas, you will explore how directors work with actors and approach filming a scene using industry-standard techniques and professional filmmaking practices.

Creating Meaning in Film - The Power of the Edit: Dr Liz Samson, an expert in film theory, will look at a range of editing techniques throughout film history and explore how meaning is created in film today. Liz will draw on examples including movements such as Soviet Montage, New Hollywood and Contemporary Cinema.

Industry Connections and Career Paths in Film: Jane Milton, a BAFTA winning documentary filmmaker and television journalist, will provide practical advice on building industry connections and advancing your film career. Jane has worked on award-winning projects like The Trust and Children’s Hospital and is now the School Lead for Employability.

Why Attend?

This conference is perfect for students who want to:

• Learn the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking.
• Gain insights from professionals behind award-winning projects.
• Discover career opportunities in the diverse fields of film and media production.

The conference supports:

Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information.

Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers.

Gatsby Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees.

Gatsby Benchmark 7: Encounters with further and higher education.

The CCCU Film Production Conference is a very popular annual event, so we recommend getting in touch soon if you are interested in bringing a group along!