Somerset Film

Practise on-camera presenting and TV and radio interview situations in a hands-on workshop led by broadcaster and journalist Sasha Herriman. Use role-play to build a more natural style across scripted delivery and improvised speaking; all equipment is provided.

Plan and produce a vodcast in a hands-on beginner workshop, learning to frame and light shots, capture clear audio, edit video and publish content. All equipment is provided.

Turn a finished screenplay draft into a submission-ready sample in this practical half-day workshop. Refine your pages, tackle scriptwriting fundamentals through exercises and work on your own material - joining in person at the Engine Room or online via Zoom.

Turn raw footage into a finished sequence in a hands-on half-day editing workshop, with all equipment provided. Practise importing and organising clips, making cuts, adding music and sound, then create a simple piece while exploring editing software from accessible options to professional tools.

Build your podcasting basics in a hands-on workshop, from choosing a microphone to editing audio and publishing episodes on popular directories. No experience needed, and all equipment is provided.

A free evening screening showcases current short films from Somerset filmmakers, followed by a Q&A where you can ask how they were made. Meet local creatives, or submit a film of 10 minutes or less; selected filmmakers introduce their work in person.

Hear photographer and filmmaker Gavin Maxwell unpack how his exhibition, If The Land Could Speak, grew from an idea into a finished show. He’ll share the highs and lows of winning the Fujifilm GFX Grant, plus practical advice for funding your own creative projects.