Own a Thriving Sparks Film School Franchise that Inspires Young Creators

Join the UK's leading youth filmmaking education brand and build a rewarding business that combines passion, profit, and purpose. 

With over 40 locations across the UK and 15,000+ students inspired since 2010, Sparks Film School offers a proven franchise model in the booming creative education sector.

There are UK franchise opportunities available and international franchise opportunities too. 

Becoming a Sparks Film School franchisee means more than owning your own business, it's your pathway to building a fulfilling career doing what you love. Whether you're from the film industry, education, or business world, our franchise model gives you the freedom to be your own boss while making a real difference in young people's lives. 

With comprehensive training, ongoing support and a standardised curriculum that's already empowering students across over 35 UK locations, you'll have everything you need to reach your financial and lifestyle goals. 

Join our community of franchisees who've built thriving businesses. Your journey to entrepreneurial success and creative impact starts here... 

What Makes Sparks Film School Different

The Leading Film & Media Specialist: We're not just another children's activity, we're a professional film education provider

Premium Positioning: Known for our high quality standards with a 5 Star Customer Trust Rating 

Proven Curriculum: Standardised learning programmes with 15 award levels, covering filmmaking, animation, photography, and media arts

High Retention: Over 85% term-to-term retention rate UK wide and 50% of bookings from customer referrals demonstrate exceptional satisfaction

Recognition: Student films selected for international festivals with multiple awards won

Comprehensive Training & Support

You're never alone on your franchise journey. From day one, you'll receive:

• 13-module comprehensive training program covering business operations, class management, and safeguarding

• Hands-on experience and mentorship from our founders and management team 

• 24/7 access to detailed online Operations Manual

• Complete equipment bundle (cameras, tripods, accessories and marketing materials)

• Dedicated support team and online community of fellow franchisees

• Ongoing marketing support and proven customer acquisition strategies

• Regular virtual meet-ups and franchisee events, including our annual conference

What Our Franchisees Say

"The best bit of up being a Sparks franchisee is it contains all of the best bits of my teaching, film and media elements and none of the bad stuff... Seeing all the kids enjoy themselves, getting involved, getting stuck in. 

And then for me, from a behind the scenes point of view, all the business elements of it, having that freedom and control and responsibility. Having all the support as part of the franchise system and model is brilliant and it's really empowering and really fun."

Matt Toogood, Sparks Film School Guildford

"My favourite thing about being a Sparks franchisee is that it's given me a different lifestyle. I used to work in a corporate field, and now I get to be my own boss. I get to be in charge of where I'm operating, what I'm doing, how I'm marketing, all of that stuff. And that also means it's given me my personal life back. I was working 10 hours a day, now I get to spend more time with my kids, more time at the gym, so I'm really grateful to Sparks."

Baljit Sodhi, Sparks Film School Multi-Territory Franchisee

"One of the most satisfying elements for me is that one of the kids on my weekly courses, when she turned up, she literally didn't speak, she cried every time she turned up. She didn't interact with the other kids. She was the quietest, most shy person I've ever met. 

After a year and a half of doing the weekly course, she now interacts. She loves coming. She comes up with ideas, she's vocal in terms of when you ask a question. She wouldn’t speak before and now acts in front of the camera, which is one thing that she never wanted to do. So that’s probably been the most satisfying element. 

I’ve seen a kid go from completely withdrawn into themselves into being a really active member of the group."

Tom Mavro-Michaelis, Sparks Film School Islington