The staff and crew of Plasticfish Studios are keen to share their skills and knowledge with others. We are therefore offering a special series of practical training programmes for those who may be considering setting up as independent film makers or entering the mainstream film industry. It will also appeal to anyone who would enjoy the experience of a weekend break while learning new skills. We are currently planning workshops in Cornwall and London and a possible week-long course in Northern France.

Each workshop allows eight participants to make a short film from initial concept right through to the final edit. The workshop covers each and every aspect of digital film making – from conceptualisation, storyboarding and scriptwriting to performance, camera techniques, lighting, editing, titling, dubbing, special effects, sound, video capture and writing to VHS. Time permitting, we can even include musical scoring and mixing and digital graphics (sleeve design). Industry-standard equipment and software packages are utilised throughout.

Using the Sony PD150 broadcast DV camera and computer editing with Adobe Premiere, we will cover all aspects of digital film making. By Sunday night, you will have a digital movie that you have created and produced from scratch in only two days regardless of your ability or experience. Whether your interests lie on the technical side or in performance (or both) you will receive full hands-on training, an introduction to the industry, a huge sense of achievement and, of course, your name on the credits!


The cost per person is UKP275.00 (negotiable for large groups) to include all instruction, use of equipment and superb professional catering on location – when booking, please ensure you include details of any special dietary requirements or medical condition of which we should be aware. Bookings are now being taken for our 2003 programmes. If you are seriously interested in learning how to make your own films, early booking is advised in order to avoid disappointment.

To contact us, email info@plasticfishstudios.com, use our contact form, call Andy on 020 7813 3469 or Gwyn on 01752 823127, or write to us at: Plasticfish Studios, PO Box 34272, London NW5 4XY.