Calling all Filmmakers, Screenwriters, Actors & Producers: The famous Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass is coming to Lancaster!
The famous masterclass will run over the weekend 19-20 September 2026, hosted by Gregson Arts & Community Centre, co-organised by Bay Education and Creative Hub & The Bay International Film Festival. The masterclass will be run by Chris Jones - the guest of TBIFF-2026, Oscar-shortlisted filmmaker, author of bestselling books, splinter unit director on Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Parts 1 & 2 and co-executive producer of a docuseries for Apple TV.
Over two packed days, Chris will walk you through the entire filmmaking journey from concept to screen and beyond, with hundreds of practical tips, networking with fellow creatives, and a massive shot of creative rocket fuel. Over 3,000 filmmakers from around the world have taken this masterclass.
Previous delegates' feedback:
"I learnt more in 2 days than in 2 years worth of Media Studies!" Stephen Pelly, Writer
"The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass is the two days that every film school should open with but never do." Giovanni Todeschini, Editor/Drone Pilot/Director
"This weekend I have gained the confidence and belief to JUST DO IT! Quite possibly the best money I have ever spent." Karen Newman, Filmmaker