About Createch Academies

Have you ever thought of running a digital film making course?


A little about Createch Academies


It began with a very simple question from a former colleague of mine. Suddenly a light bulb went on. That’s how it all started.

A couple of decades later, we continue to go from strength to strength. Each summer brings us some new (and returning) inquisitive minds. They love the collaboration and the camaraderie. They really learn to pull together and work as a team as the minutes tick past. It is truly magical to see them work so amazingly outside of the curriculum.

And that’s what keeps us coming back to the idea of making a film from scratch.

As soon as we release our summer package of dates and venues, we get some very excited young people (and their parents!) contacting us. This year is no exception.

Have a look at the ‘Feedback from our workshops’ (below). The comments reflect the 98% satisfaction rate we receive every year. The feedback is genuine and comes straight from the heart. We love it that way.

Come and join us this summer for the most amazing time. It really is as good as it sounds!

Best wishes

Chris Bruce

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Ages: 7 - 10 (Years 3 - 6)

Chris Bruce


Chris has taught Drama, Media, Film and English (oh, and even some History, PSHE and Citizenship) in secondary schools across Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire, Hampshire and London for over 30 years.

He has been a university lecturer, Head of Faculty and an Advanced Skills Teacher across many settings, but having a camera, some young people, a set of crazy ideas and huge problems to solve, is what excites him. Even after all this time. Seeing young people grow and thrive through creativity is a pleasure unequalled.

I’ll leave it to Jean-Luc Godard to sum up my feelings about cinema: “A story should have a beginning, middle and an end, but not necessarily in that order.”

Feedback from our workshops

  • "You are all just so brilliant! You have given so much, and this week inspired H… We have already bought a secondhand camcorder..."
    Mrs Moxham
  • "Firstly, I wanted to say a massive thank you for how fantastically you supported my son during the Harpenden Juniors film school last summer. I have never seen him so well motivated!"
    Mrs Stevenson
  • "Just wanted to say how much A loved the course…she said it's the best holiday camp she's attended and definitely wants to attend the next one!"
    Mrs Paige
  • "I have to say that I am blown away and that's without being a part of it! What an amazing opportunity for all of (the participants)… T has been beaming all week!"
    Mrs Ellis
  • "Thanks so much for the film course this week. My daughter loved it all and is looking forward to the premiere!"
    Mrs Barnett
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