PRODUCING FOR CELLULOID (ONLINE)

THE COMPLETE WORKFLOW & LOGISTICS GUIDE FOR PRODUCERS

This fully online 3-day course delivered by leading Film UK Producers and Cinematographers gives Producers, Production Managers, Coordinators, Production Office teams and Filmmakers the knowledge to confidently budget, schedule, and manage a Film production working with physical celluloid. Using real successful Film case studies you will be go through the whole workflow from Preproduction through to delivery. Bite-size and accessible sessions will help you understand the realities of working with film labs, scanning, processing, transport, insurance, paperwork, risk, timelines, and delivery so you can manage a film project smoothly and cost-effectively.

Who is it for?

  • Producers & Line Producers
  • Production Managers / Coordinators
  • Production Office Staff & Assistants
  • Anyone responsible for schedules, budgets & delivery
  • No technical camera knowledge required

What you will learn

  • How celluloid workflows differ from digital
  • Pre-production decisions: cost, stock, scheduling & logistics
  • Understanding film stock orders, freezer storage & transport needs
  • Communicating with labs: timelines, negotiations & expectations
  • Scanning, postproduction pipelines & delivery formats
  • How to budget realistically for film
  • Troubleshooting & managing risk
  • Case-study based scenario work

Course Details

  • Dates: July 11th, 12th and July 18th 2026.
  • Length: 3 days (online).
  • Format: Online teaching + workflow templates + workbook.
  • Outcome: The confidence and clarity to run a film production efficiently, enhancing employability.
  • Cost: £500.
  • Deadline: For payment in full the deadline is Friday 3 July 2026. Deposit deadline for instalment payments is 11 May.
  • Payment options: Full payment of £500 by 3 July as a single payment.
    Instalments: Deposit of £100 by 11 May
    Instalment 1: £200 by 8 June
    Instalment 2: £200 by 3 July- this is the final payment

Need help funding your course? Check out our information page on bursaries and potential funding options here.

Interested? You can register your interest in this course and any of our other courses using the ‘Register your interest’ button above. If you have any questions please do get in touch using the ‘Contact us’ button.

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  • please note – the booking link, once the programme is open, will take you to the University of Salford E-shop for secure booking.
    Payment in instalments is also available, balance must be paid in full prior to the programme commencing.