Industry Partnerships

At Central Film School (CFS), we believe that becoming a successful filmmaker, screenwriter, or actor requires more than just learning in a classroom; it requires real-world connections.

As a proud member of Independent Higher Education (IHE), the UK's leading professional body for independent providers, we meet the highest standards of academic quality and student care while remaining deeply tied to the creative sectors. Through our powerful network of partnerships with leading companies, organizations, and institutions across the UK and international screen industries, we connect you to a wider professional community from your very first day. These relationships give you direct access to the people, funding, and tools shaping the future of cinema.

Here is how our partnerships elevate your journey with us:

Shape a Sustainable Future with Albert (BAFTA)

Climate change is transforming how the screen industries operate, and we are committed to training the next generation of environmentally responsible filmmakers. Through our proud partnership with albert, the BAFTA-led authority on environmental sustainability in Film and TV, you will complete the Applied Skills for a Sustainable Media Industry module. This hands-on training ensures you graduate knowing how to manage eco-friendly, sustainable film sets, which is a highly sought-after skillset in today’s industry.

Build Your Career with The Mandy Network

Launching your professional career after graduation can feel daunting, which is why we team up with industry-leading platforms to give you a head start. Thanks to our relationship with The Mandy Network, the world's largest online creative community for actors, filmmakers, and crew, our students gain access to invaluable networking opportunities, career advice, and thousands of active job postings, helping you bridge the gap between training and employment.

Collaborate with Leading Creative Institutions

Great storytelling thrives on collaboration. We regularly team up with world-renowned institutions to give you cross-disciplinary experience that mirrors the professional world:

• The Juilliard School of Music: Through our exclusive Scoring the Story initiative, our filmmaking students collaborate directly with Juilliard composers to create bespoke, original scores for their 16mm student films.
• Target 3D: Our ongoing collaboration with Target 3D pushes the boundaries of community-driven filmmaking, culminating in professional-grade productions that showcase the talent of our screenwriting and acting students.
• Creative Pitching Parties: We partner with specialist schools like Point Blank Music School and the Fashion Retail Academy to host collaborative network events. These sessions offer you a supportive space to pitch your projects, exchange ideas, and build a creative network of peers across London.

Learn Directly from the Pros: Master Your Craft

Throughout the academic year, we bring the industry straight to you. Our headline Master your Craft series host masterclasses and campus visits from working industry professionals.

Whether it’s an intimate Q&A with acclaimed actors like Jason Flemyng (Boiling Point, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) or an exclusive look into factual filmmaking at The Guardian Media headquarters, these masterclasses ensure you learn firsthand from the masters of the trade how successful modern careers are built.

Connect with the Industry and Funding Networks

Your education at CFS extends far beyond our campus walls. We maintain close ties with major industry bodies, independent cinema chains like Curzon, and prominent production funds to help get your work noticed.

We are also deeply committed to amplifying underrepresented voices. Through our connection with the Bertha Foundation, our students are introduced to philanthropic networks that champion new, diverse voices in storytelling, helping you engage with critical social, cultural, and political issues through your art.