Welcome to the AS and A2 Film Studies Blog

This blog has been created with the intention of supporting learning for both AS and A2 film studies. We will be constantly updating the blog with various materials including:

• Film resources
• Class notes
• Handouts
• Powerpoint presentations
• Trailers/posters
• Documentary links
• Links to film websites
• Film related tasks & activities
• Important film news & events
• Video Essays
• Film Reviews

Please check back regularly - we would love to hear your comments on any aspects of the blog including the entries. The blog will be organised in relation to the units covered for AS and A2 Film which include:

FM1 - Exploring Film Form; The Micro Elements - Mise en scene, Editing, Cinematography, Performance, Sound
a). Storyboard / Short Film
b). An analysis of a film sequence - 1500 words

FM2 - British & American Film
a). Producers & Audiences
b). British Horror Genre
c). Film Noir

FM3 - Film Research and Creative Projects
a). Creative Work - Short Film / Script
b). Small Scale Research Project

FM4 - Issues and Debates
a). World Cinema Topics; Neo Realism
b). Spectatorship Topics; Documentary
c). Single Film Close Study; Fight Club

Omar Ahmed, Tom Dixon