Camera Operating for Film & HETV
One Day Masterclass
Saturday 5th July 2025
On-Set Intensive Workshop
As industry expectations evolve, it’s critical that film and media educators stay current. This workshop provides an opportunity to step into the role of a working Camera Operator, using the same gear and techniques employed on major sets like Wonka, Gladiator II, and Black Mirror.
Ilana Garrard ACO, one of the UK’s top operators, is an experienced tutor giving you valuable insight into how to translate this experience into meaningful education for your students.
Who's It For?
Lecturers
Tutors
Technical Instructors
Inspire Your
Students
Designed specifically for lecturers, tutors, and technical instructors in film and media who want to elevate their teaching by aligning with current industry standards.
Upgrade Your Teaching Tools
Deliver cutting-edge, practice-led training to students.
Stay Technically Relevant
Understand the latest workflows and technologies used on professional drama and feature film sets.
Build Industry-Backed Teaching
Strengthen industry ties and enrich your own teaching practice.
Training Outline
4 Setups On A Live Set.
You’ll rotate through 4 key operating setups on a functioning set—designed to replicate professional film and HETV workflows.
Steadicam
Station 1
Explore movement, balance, and coordination using a full rig. Perfect for teaching students the relationship between operator and blocking.
Learn how advanced operating translates to storytelling. Equip yourself with insight into multi-operator setups and remote workflows.
Remote Heads
Station 2
Dolly & Track
Station 3
Hands-on collaboration with grip techniques and shot precision. Discover how to mentor students on dolly grip teamwork and shot planning.
Embrace dynamic cinematography using industry-standard rigs. Understand what today’s directors expect from operators—and how to prepare your students for it.
Handheld
Station 4
Meet Your Tutor
Ilana Garrard ACO / Assoc BSC
With credits on Gladiator II, Wonka, Black Mirror, Anatomy of a Scandal and more, Ilana brings not only technical excellence but also a collaborative ethos that mirrors what makes a great film educator.
Secure Your Place
Saturday 5th July 2025
One Day Intensive Workshop
9am to 5:00pm
1 Hour Lunch Break
Standard Price
£425.00
Price for Educators
£395.00
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Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for film and media lecturers, technical tutors, and trainers who are responsible for teaching camera craft and operating skills. Prior experience with cameras is beneficial, but not essential—what matters most is a commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-aligned training to students.
Collaborative Learning Environment
Attendees should be open to learning through hands-on experience and engaging as part of a professional on-set team. Filmmaking is a collaborative art, and this course mirrors the teamwork and communication skills expected in the industry—skills educators can then pass on to their students.
Sunbelt Film & TV Wembley Headquarters
Address:
Victory Park
East Lane
Wembley
HA9 7PR
Nearest Tube:
North Wembley (1 min)
Bakerloo Line
The Lioness line
Free on-site parking available.
Elevate Teaching Standards in Camera Operating
Giving educators the tools, techniques, and hands-on experience they need to teach operating with authenticity and authority—so students graduate ready for set life.
Professional Development
That Delivers
Empower Your Faculty
Give your teaching staff real-world, up-to-date industry experience they can bring straight back to the classroom.
Curriculum That Reflects Today’s Set Standards
Close the Gap
Ensure your courses reflect the expectations, workflows, and technology of current professional productions.
Train Educators to Train Industry-Ready Students
Graduate Success
Equip your staff to better prepare students for careers in film and HETV by teaching from authentic, hands-on experience.