LITE Regal Education Film Academy Summer Course
LITE Regal Education
Apply NowWant to make your own film this summer? Join LITE Regal’s in-person Film Academy to learn camera, lighting, scriptwriting, editing and VFX from industry pros. Build portfolio-ready shorts, connect with peers and earn a certificate plus academic report.
LITE Regal Education's Film Academy is an in-person summer school programme taught by film professionals that gives teenagers hands-on practical training in all aspects of film production. The course covers development, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution, and students learn camera work, lighting, scriptwriting, editing and VFX.
Participants produce group films and an individual short film and receive an academic report and a graduation certificate upon completion. The programme includes industry-linked field visits (examples cited: visits to Prime Focus / DNEG and the YouTube Space, and a Warner Bros.
Studio Tour), practical workshops using professional HD cameras and video-editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut), and assessment of student films. A structured social programme and cultural excursions (including coach trips) run alongside lessons, with campus accommodation (single en-suite rooms available), meals included and pastoral support from dedicated staff.
Applications require a 15% deposit (or full payment) at submission and the remaining balance 60 days before the course. The course is explicitly for students aged 15-18 (must meet the stated age rule); places are limited and a signed parental/guardian consent is required for successful applicants.
Graduation certificate and academic report; stated gain of 3.5 credits or 7.5 ECTS (subject to acceptance by your institution).
Summer 2026 (exact session dates not specified on page)
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- Must be aged 15-18 before 1st September 2026
- Must show enthusiasm for film-making and be creative
- Must be fluent or near-fluent English speakers
- Must be motivated and attend lessons, meals and events as required
- All successful applicants must provide a signed letter of consent from a parent or guardian and sign a Code of Conduct if offered a place
£5,495
The cost of one LITE Regal Summer School programme is £5,495. Deposit of 15% of course fees (or full payment) is required when submitting an application. Remaining balance is due no later than 60 days prior to the start of the course. Page also lists alternative fees for 2026: 4-week course - Residential £11,350 / Non-Residential £9,595; 6-week course - Residential £15,950 / Non-Residential £14,325.
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