ABOUT THE FEATURE FILM SCHOOL What

  • The Feature Film School (TFFS) is the world’s first and only film school dedicated exclusively to feature filmmaking.

    The year-long programme blends theory and hands-on practice: students make a full-length feature film intended for theatrical release.

    TFFS gathers 30–40 early-career filmmakers—recent graduates, those with some experience, or anyone ready to step into feature production.

    Over the year, they receive targeted training covering pre-production through to distribution, with a strong emphasis on learning-by-doing.

    Students share equitable ownership of the finished film and earn a major film credit in a key role. TFFS is a unique fusion of film production house and traditional film school.

  • Why join TFFS?

    Because every aspiring filmmaker aches to make a feature film.

    Because insane budgets and gatekeeping block the way.

    Because no one should be trapped forever in shorts and online videos.

    Because shooting a feature is the ultimate film school.

    Because its lessons transfer to every other medium—the reverse rarely holds.

    Because filmmakers deserve true artistic and financial control.

    Because films are made to reach wide audiences, not just exist privately.

    Because film schools seldom deliver real industry access.

    Because features need a dedicated crew.

    Because theory and practice both matter deeply.

    Because indie cinema has to survive.

    And because no one should burn valuable years on menial jobs, hoping for a break.

  • TFFS selects 30–40 students per cohort based on skills, career stage, philosophy, and character—early-career filmmakers (trained or self-taught) who balance order (craft, discipline, drive) with chaos (artistic menace, expression).

    Under close mentorship, the team turns a pre-selected, acclaimed screenplay into a theatrical feature film, moving through targeted theory → pre-production → production → post-production → distribution/sales.

    Every student contributes equally across all departments and stages.

    TFFS provides equipment, premises, logistics, admin, teachings, masterclasses, mentorship, environment, and momentum.

    Students supply discipline, drive, and artistic fire to fuel the shared dream.

    They learn by doing, earn a major departmental credit on a real feature, co-own the film and share profits equally.

    TFFS delivers real teaching, full access, genuine autonomy and true ownership to independent filmmakers.

  • Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, within easy reach of the city centre, TFFS enjoys full local amenities, a thriving, welcoming neighbourhood, excellent travel connections and ample accommodation options nearby,

    TFFS’s home in Edinburgh gives students the chance to operate in a real working film production environment, with all that entails.

  • You core team at TFFS is comprised of full-time film professionals, intellectual property lawyers and business managers. Learn more about the team here.

    TFFS will also welcome industry experts to give lectures, tutorials, and masterclasses throughout the year, and lend their creative insights to the annual film.

  • MONTHS 1 & 2
    Targeted film theory and practice workshops, film appreciation, masterclasses, and screenplay analysis.


    MONTHS 3, 4 & 5

    Meticulous pre-production, including script breakdown, shot division, casting, locations, rehearsals, budgeting, and logistics.

    MONTHS 6 & 7
    Production/ Principal photography, including reshoots.


    MONTHS 8, 9, & 10
    Post-production, including picture editing, scoring, sound engineering, colouring and colour grading, and VFX.


    MONTHS 11 & 12

    Distribution networking and finalising of sales. Preparation for theatrical release.