Founded in 2026 out of the existing Mighty Filmmakers community, Core Four was built to offer a genuine alternative to established, classical film school programmes.

We exist to develop emerging talent, removing as many barriers of film education as possible. Core Four creates a space for sharing new perspectives and skills, where members lift each other toward success as a group rather than compete against one another.

Core Four is a genuinely independent film school programme, sitting entirely outside the public education system. Programme is financed through member contributions, sponsorships, donations, and industry support — a structure that keeps the programme accountable to its members.

Students and members shape their own education, guided and supported by industry mentors rather than a fixed, top-down curriculum. Alongside their creative development, members are responsible for building a strong professional community within the film industry, establishing and maintaining collaborations with external professionals, teachers, production companies, festivals, and more.

Flexible, targeted, and built to get students where they want to go in the film industry.