Film courses that deliver reel results

Yes. Most jobs in editing, post-production, and even on set expect you to be familiar with tools like Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or After Effects. At SAE, you’ll gain hands-on experience with these programs as part of your coursework, giving you practical knowledge that’s directly applicable to the workplace.

A recording studio might include a producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer, and session musicians. Larger projects may also involve vocal producers, sound designers, or editors. Each role focuses on a specific part of the process to bring a track to life.

Film crews include creative leads like the Producer, Director, and Director of Photography, alongside teams for camera, lighting, sound, art direction, costume, and make-up. Other essential roles include Assistant Directors, Script Supervisors, Grips, Gaffers, and post-production specialists like Editors and Colourists. Each department also includes junior roles, assistants, and trainees who support the team throughout the shoot.

A career in film production can take many forms, from directing and producing to editing, cinematography, or production design. You could be writing screenplays, shaping the visual style of a project, or crafting the final edit for cinema, streaming, or social platforms. Whether you become a video editor, colourist, or videographer, the film industry values creativity, collaboration, and technical ability. At SAE, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and graduate with a portfolio of work that helps you stand out from day one.