Film and television production and post-production portfolio guide

You'll need to read this guide if you're applying for any of the following courses:

We expect to see your digital portfolio when you apply for this course.

Use the guidance below to find out what you need to include in your portfolio, depending on when you want to start your course.

Year 1 entry

You can apply to start studying in year 1 (Level 4) for BA (Hons) Film Production, or BA (Hons) Post-production for Film and Television.

What to include in your portfolio

Based on your application, you'll be asked to demonstrate relevant knowledge and/or experience in media/film production. This could form part of a formal course of study, evening class, or produced independently under your own initiative.

This could include one or two individual examples of films you’ve worked on. Make sure each clip is accompanied by a clear statement of how you personally contributed to the project, your technical or creative role in each example, and how you feel it developed your understanding of the technical and theoretical aspects of film production.

Year 2 or 3 direct entry — BA (Hons) Film Production only

You can apply to start studying in year 2 or 3 (Level 5 or 6) for BA (Hons) Film Production.

What to include in your portfolio

You can submit showreel material produced as part of a formal course of study, evening class, or produced independently under your own initiative.

Your showreel

Submit your best showreel material. Up to 4 individual examples of other films that you’ve also worked on can also be uploaded.

Make sure each clip is accompanied by a clear statement of how you personally contributed to the project, your technical or creative role in each example, and how you feel it developed your understanding of the technical and theoretical aspects of film production.

Your production skills

We expect to see various fiction and non-fiction film production skills demonstrated. Typical craft skills to highlight might include:

script writing and development
storyboards
camera operation
lighting
sound recording
editing

You can also evidence other pre- and post-production roles such as:

research
project management
sound design
visual effects
marketing

We expect students applying for entry into the final year of the course to have experience with Avid. Please include a statement outlining this with your portfolio.

What we're looking for

Your filmmaking passion

We look for:

proof of an enquiring mind
evidence of creative collaboration
the ability to reason, analyse and problem-solve
the desire to share unique perspectives through the film medium

Submitted work should clearly demonstrate your experience and understanding of digital film production, as well as be convincing evidence of your growing passion for filmmaking. Above all, it will clearly demonstrate your originality, ability and development potential.

Always bear in mind that we place a high value on original thinking, creative flair and intelligent filmmaking.