Additional Resources
One of the most valued attributes when studying A Level film studies is having a passion for studying a wide range of diverse films. Below you will find some resources which we would recommend you engage with before, and during, your time on the course to broaden your knowledge and appreciation of film.
YouTube Channels
We recommend subscribing to the YouTube channels below to help further your understanding and appreciation of film analysis. Browse through and watch any video essays for films you have seen - do they reveal anything interesting about the film which you missed the first time you watched it? Seek out any interesting films you haven't seen, watch them, and then watch the video essay afterwards. This is a great way to help you reveal the film's deeper meaning and to understand how film's are constructed.
Analyses movie scripts to examine exactly how and why they are so good at telling their stories.
Helping entertainment fans gain deeper enjoyment out of what they watch, read or experience.
My show covers a variety of subjects: film, politics, music, painting, poetry, culture, sociological concepts and more.
A series of 28 video essays about film form, film editing, and cinematography.
A comprehensive set of video lectures on a range of topics across filmmaking and film history.
Film directors walk through a single scene of their movies, showing the magic, motives and mistakes from behind the camera.
Reading
There is no requirement to purchase any books during your time on the A level Film Studies course as the lesson materials will provide you with all the information you will need on the set exam texts. However, below you will find a range of books which can be used to aid revision, further your understanding of the key concepts in the subject, and to deepen your knowledge of some of the set texts. Many of these can be borrowed from the college library or the Media and Film office but if you would like your own copy, click on the image of the book below.
Podcasts
Listening to podcasts can be a great way to keep up-to-date with reviews of the latest releases in the cinema and also to learn more about the filmmaking process. Give the ones below a listen and subscribe if you find any you like!
One of the finest film reviewers of his generation, Mark Kermode joins Simon Mayo to give his verdict on the week's movie releases.
The Empire Film Podcast is the official podcast of Empire, the world's biggest movie magazine. Check back each week for an assortment of irreverent, film-related chat, as well as interviews with Hollywood's best and brightest
The Team Deakins podcast is an ongoing conversation between acclaimed cinematographer Roger Deakins and James Deakins, his collaborator, about cinematography, the film business and whatever other questions are submitted.