Do you want to be the world's most popular YouTuber?

Do you have what it takes to set you apart from other YouTubers? What makes you unique and watchable? Check out who are the current top 15 most popular YouTubers in the world today.

Film VFX Careers

Fancy working in VFX (visual effects)? Check out the presentation by Yen Yau from Into Film.

Film VFX Careers Sept 2015 version from Yen Yau

Become a film reporter with Into Film

Great opportunity for budding journalists and film enthusiasts. Deadline is fast approaching (Friday 2nd October), so download the application pack and apply today!

Into Film Young Reporter Programme

Future Learn Courses

Some excellent media studies related courses are due to begin on Future Learn. All of the courses are FREE, so sign up to take part. 

This is a great way to extend your learning outside of the classroom. I  have suggested which classes each course would be suitable for in relation to the exam specifications, but there are no restrictions and you are welcome to do whichever you choose. Please let me know how you get on.

Y10  Brand storytelling: how to use narrative to sell

Y12  An introduction to screenwriting

Y12  Film production: behind the scenes of feature films

Y12  The business of film

ALL Explore filmmaking: from script to screen

ALL Digital storytelling: filmmaking for the web

Spider-Man and aunt May are getting younger and younger

Why do you think that they have decided to cast younger actors in these roles?

Everything is a Remix

Copy. Transform. Combine.

An excellent video on how most creative work is a copy of some kind. Excellent examples used from the world of music, film and technology. 

Note: if your connection is slow, give a bit of time for the video to load before watching to avoid buffering. 


Everything is a Remix Remastered (2015 HD) from Kirby Ferguson on Vimeo.

McDonald's back to school campaign

Naughty, but clever advertising campaign by Moroch! Does this tempt you?