Educational Videos
Educational Film Production Experts | Preston Street Films
At Preston Street Films, we bring years of expertise in creating compelling e-learning content tailored for all age groups. Our portfolio includes producing high-quality work for leading platforms like BBC Bitesize and BBC Ideas, as well as crafting impactful films for universities, colleges, schools, and adult education providers.
We specialise in transforming complex ideas into engaging, entertaining, and informative video content. Our team collaborates closely with academics, teachers, and educational consultants to ensure every detail is fact-checked, curriculum-aligned, and audience-appropriate.
Whether you’re looking to inspire students or communicate advanced concepts effectively, get in touch with us at Preston Street Films to find out how we can help.
Case Study: BBC Bitesize Virtual Options Evening
Each year, Year 9 students across the UK face the important decision of choosing which subjects to carry forward to their final exams. To help pupils with this process, BBC Bitesize commissioned us to create a series of videos showcasing some of the most popular subjects taught in schools in Scotland and Wales.
The videos feature subject teachers explaining what each course involves, along with insights from pupils sharing what they enjoy about studying those subjects.
Case Study: BBC Bitesize History
BBC Bitesize commissioned us to create a series of 29 short documentary films designed to support pupils studying history in Scotland. The project aimed to produce engaging, educational content tailored to the National 4/5 and Higher syllabus, making complex historical concepts accessible and memorable for students.
Each film blends original archive material, stock footage, live-action elements, and motion graphics to create a dynamic, visually cohesive series. The use of onscreen text and animated graphics highlights key terms and concepts, ensuring that the content is both engaging and highly effective as a revision resource.
Education Marketing
With budgets under increasing pressure across the education sector, we understand the need for educational institutions to improve student recruitment. We also understand the unique challenges of working within busy schools, colleges and universities.
Our crew are used to working with children and young people, are DBS checked and have received NSPCC safeguarding training.
Case Study: Exeter College
Over the past few years, we’ve collaborated with Exeter College on numerous projects to promote their diverse range of courses. One highlight was producing a TV commercial for their Higher Technical Courses, showcasing real students and teachers from various disciplines in dynamic, live-action footage. The advert aired on television and was widely shared online, successfully increasing course enrollment while enhancing the college’s overall visibility and reputation.
Case Study: Exeter School
We’ve created films showcasing every aspect of Exeter School, from the vibrant Sixth Form to their charming Pre-Prep. The Pre-Prep promotional video, shot over a few sunny days in the summer of 2024, utilised high-end anamorphic prime lenses to deliver a cinematic, polished look.
Producing work like this is always a rewarding experience. Video is an incredibly powerful tool for highlighting the unique strengths of a school, whether in the state or private sector.
Case Study: University of Exeter
Over the past few years, we have produced over 300 films for the University of Exeter, highlighting their diverse range of graduate and postgraduate programs. Partnering closely with the University’s marketing and campaigns teams, we’ve consistently delivered high-quality work across various video formats, from engaging short promos to in-depth documentaries.
As the demand for international student recruitment has grown, we’ve supported the University’s efforts by creating compelling content shot in locations as far-afield as China and India.
Case Study: Learn Devon
Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council. They commissioned us to make three films and to do photography for them over the summer of 2022.
One was an introduction to their courses that would welcome participants and talk them through what to expect. The second was a closing video, to be played to course participants at the end of their course. The third was a promotional film to show off the courses and the great work that Learn Devon do.
Engaging Young People Through Filmmaking
At Preston Street Films, we understand that filmmaking is not only exciting but also a valuable learning opportunity for young people. That’s why, when we work with educators, we offer more than just a filmmaking service—we provide opportunities for students to get involved in the process.
This could include pupils shadowing our crew during shoots at your school, work experience placements in our studios, or bespoke workshops and talks for students. Whether students help us create our films or we guide them in making their own, the possibilities are endless.
Get in touch to explore how we can work together.
Education Showreel
This video shows the range of techniques we use to create entertaining and engaging educational content.
