Where to Learn Film and Media Arts in Hong Kong
Below are the best places for students to take film and video classes in Hong Kong.
Is your kid or teen spending their time making videos at home? More children nowadays are able to make movies thanks to more accessible technology, like the iPhone and iPad. With video editing apps like iMovie and CapCut just a click away, it is now more possible than ever to become a filmmaker, even from a young age.
What is more difficult, however, is finding the right learning environment to foster your budding filmmaker’s interest in making movies. There aren’t many schools or learning centers in Hong Kong with interest class specialized in film and media. Without this learning opportunity, students will be less able to reach their potential as moviemakers.
Below is a list of all the schools for primary and secondary students in Hong Kong who would like to learn how to make movies.
Babel Film Workshop students learn a variety of 21st century film and media skills.
Extra-Curricular Activities (Ages 8-18)
Babel Film Workshop is the leading film and media education company in Hong Kong. Through fun and innovative activities, we make filmmaking accessible to all students. Courses and camps are offered year-round for students to learn skills as varied as directing, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, vlogging, voice acting, and more through term-time programs and holiday camps.
Secondary Schools with Film Programs (Ages 12-18)
Some secondary international schools in Hong Kong offer film and media programs as part of their curriculum. These allow students to explore their interests and passion in filmmaking as part of their high school experience. Most of these programmes balance film and media studies with production, so students can expect to learn a mix of theoretical and practical skills.
Canadian International School of Hong Kong
Program(s): IB MYP Media / IB DP Film
Program(s): IB MYP Media / IB DP Film
Program(s): IB DP Film
Program(s): BTEC Creative Media
Program(s): GCSE Media / IB DP Film / BTEC Creative Media
Program(s): IGCSE / A-level Media Studies
Program(s): IB DP Film (Online SL Only)
Program(s): IB DP Film
Program(s): IB MYP Media / ESF and AFP Media / IB DP Film
Program(s): IB DP Film / BTEC Multimedia Production
Tertiary Institutions with Film Programs
Program(s): BA Creative Media
Program(s): BComm (Honours) – Film Major
Program(s): Professional Certificate in Film Production
The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts
Program(s): BFA (Honours) in Film and Television
Program(s): Higher Diploma in Film, Television and Photography
