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:

• BA (Hons) Film Production
• 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.

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.