Training and Courses
We have a range of film and editing training and courses happening throughout the year
Film Project
QQI level 3 & QQI level 5 Film Training & Courses
We run free Film and Editing certified courses throughout the year in partnership with MSLETB Community Education.
All equipment and editing software is supplied in class. Learners are given free access to Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Apps, Canva and Microsoft Office.
There are a limited number of places, email us northsidefilm@gmail.com to register your interest.
We are offering 3 modules this semester January - April 2026
Introduction to Film and Editing (QQI Level 3)
Fridays 10am - 1:30pm January 9th – April 3rd 2026
Learn about film and crew roles in this hands-on course. Prep, shoot and edit a short video in a small group, acquire practical and technical skills for filming and editing video.
Scriptwriting
(QQI Level 5)
Tuesdays 10am-3:30pm January 6th - March 31st 2026
Participants will write a treatment, script, logline and pitch for their original short film to an industry standard layout, present their own script in a pitch and analyse different script formats.
You will need to have access to a laptop/computer. Scriptwriting software will be supplied.
Practical Skills for Filming
Thursdays 10am-4pm
January 8th - April 2nd 2026
This is unaccredited course with a focus on practical and digital skills for filming. Participants will be prepping, shooting and editing a short film.
Future Courses include the following:
Film Production QQI Level 5
Tuesdays 10am-4pm
April 14th - June 23rd 2026
Learners will write, produce and edit a short film as a group, working with storyboards, Camera, sound, directing, producing, budgeting, scheduling and introduction to post-production/editing. Equipment and Editing software will be supplied.
Television and Film Editing (QQI Level 5)
Thursdays 10am-4pm
April 16th - June 25th 2026
Participants will analyse different media and learn editing skills, with a focus on narrative. Learners can work on individual or shared group projects. Editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro will be supplied).
Digital Editing (QQI Level 5)
Learn to Edit videos making using digital editing software with particular emphasis on creative editing including, effects and music.
Digital Movie Processing (QQI Level 5)
This course focuses on the post-production process, with elements of filming short scenes, using storyboards, green screen, editing suite, music, effects, titles and transitions.
Communications QQI Level 5
This certified programme is offered in partnership with MSLETB Community Education.
Flower Arranging
Flower arranging classes are held throughout the year. Please contact us at martina.flynn22@gmail.com for more information
