Saturday Film Club
Saturday Film Club is a partnership programme between NTU and the National Saturday Club Trust aimed at giving school pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 the opportunity to get involved in creative subjects for free.
What will the sessions involve?
Join the world of film-making with Nottingham Trent University’s National Saturday Club for 13–16-year-olds.
The combination of imaginative thinking and technical skills are at the heart of our film club, which are also the foundations for a diverse range of careers including film-making, writing, directing, animation and more.
The film club will run over three terms in five blocks, totalling 18 Saturday morning sessions.
Members will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. They will have access to NTU’s fantastic digital arts and design facilities and learn from talented NTU staff and visiting experts.
Supported by the BFI through National Lottery funding, the film club gives you the chance to write, shoot, and edit your own short films using professional equipment.
Working alongside industry professionals, you’ll explore technical storytelling through exciting hands-on workshops and creative projects. Along the way, you’ll build practical skills, grow your confidence, and discover the art behind great cinema.
As a member, you’ll also access exclusive free national events, including an inspiring Masterclass and the annual Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs from across the UK come together to showcase their work.
Club members will also have the opportunity to go on trips to cultural institutions in Nottingham.
As well as having lots of fun, Saturday Film Club looks great on a CV, especially if members choose to apply to college or university in the future.
Key information
The indicative schedule for the Saturday Film Club is as follows:
Block 1: 21 November - 12 December 2026 (four sessions)
Block 2: 16 January - 6 February 2027 (four sessions)
Block 3: 20 February - 13 March 2027 (four sessions)
Block 4: 10 - 24 April 2027 (three sessions)
Block 5: 8 - 22 May 2027 (three sessions)
Workshops will be delivered Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm during term-time.
All events will take place at Nottingham Trent University City Campus (NG1 4FQ).
Attendance to the Saturday Film Club is completely free.
Applications for 2026/27 are now open via the National Saturday Club.
In recent years, NTU has run a Saturday Art Club. Here is some great feedback.
"We learnt a massive range of new exciting skills such as screen-printing, calligraphy and photography… During the trips to London and the galleries, we also learnt a lot more about the world of art and the growing creative industries. At Saturday Art Club, I would say the freedom to experiment with different materials and stuff was probably the best part."
Former Saturday Art Club member
Find out more
Watch videos from our London Visit and the Summer Show hosted on the National Saturday Club website. If you have any questions, please email us at NTUSaturdayArtClub@ntu.ac.uk.