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Posted on: March 1st 2025

A Level Media Trip to Pinewood Studios

On Saturday, 1st March, staff and students in A Level Media were afforded the opportunity of attending the Futures Festival at the world-famous Pinewood studios. Pinewood studios have an illustrious and rich history in the TV and Movie industry, having been home to a plethora of iconic franchises such as James Bond, Star Wars and Disney to name but a few. Students were treated to an alumni panel from those currently working in the creative arts industry as well as the opportunity to tour the studios and engage with representatives from within the industry. The morning was full of opportunities for students to network and seek out potential employment opportunities as well as rub shoulders with some iconic characters, props and iconic vehicles. Thanks to all those in A Level Media who made it such a memorable experience.

Sarah: “I had an amazing time on our trip to Pinewood Studios! It was exciting to explore the many career opportunities in the media industry and it gave me a better understanding of what the field has to offer. I especially enjoyed taking photos with characters from popular films and attending talks by industry professionals. It was a fantastic experience that made me feel more inspired and confident about my future career choices.”

Jackson: “I had such a fun time on our trip to Pinewood Studios. It was really exciting getting to see all of the different job offers and career prospects you could take in media, and it was a proper dive into it. From getting to star as an extra, to taking pictures with characters from films, to even attending a talk with notable figures in the industry, it was definitely an insightful day!”

Alexandra: “It was such a fun and exciting insight into the media industry. Listening to people who’ve worked on projects was really interesting.”

Mr. Barber, Head of Media Studies