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GCSE Film Studies
New Production Briefs
New Production Briefs for AS (First assessment 2022), GCSE and A Level (First Assessment 2023) Film Studies are now available under Resources > Key Documents > Production Briefs.
GCSE and A Level students being assessed in 2022 should still follow the brief inside the specification (Page 33).
Due to Covid disruption, productions following the existing AS briefs published in the Specification will also be accepted until Summer 2022.
Advance Information
Please note, both the Component 1 and Component 2 exams for GCSE Film will be sat in full. There is no advance information for Component 1, Sections B and C.
Advance Information explained
Rebecca Ellis, Subject Officer for Film Studies talks through the advance information. Click here to listen.
E-submission via SURPASS
This subject uses e-submission via SURPASS. For information on e-submission and a video walk through guide to the process of uploading files please visit our e-submission page.
Teaching: Sep 2017
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The WJEC Eduqas specification in GCSE Film Studies is designed to draw on learners' enthusiasm for film and introduce them to a wide variety of cinematic experiences through films which have been important in the development of film and film technology. Learners will develop their knowledge of US mainstream film by studying one film from the 1950s and one film from the later 70s and 80s, thus looking at two stages in Hollywood's development. In addition, they will be studying more recent films – a US independent film as well as films from Europe, including the UK, South Africa and Australia.
Production is an important part of this specification and is integral to learners' study of film. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to support learners in producing creative films and screenplays as well as enable their production work to provide an informed filmmaker's perspective on their own study of film.
This specification is designed to provide a foundation for subsequent study by encouraging learners to explore, through formal study and their own productions, how films are constructed as well as the role the screenplay takes in the film production process.
Why choose Eduqas?
- Over 30 years' experience in delivering film qualifications – we know what teachers want
- Access to our Film Studies Teacher Community on Facebook
- An exciting and diverse range of set films
- Free digital resources
- The opportunity to develop film-making and screenwriting skills to explore and pursue creative interests.
- Support from our regional support team
- Direct access to film subject specialists
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Connect with GCSE Film and Media teachers via our online networking map (1)
An interactive map to support centres wishing to share experiences and ideas online and face-to-face.
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e-submission
This subject uses e-submission for submission of candidate work for moderated or assessed units.
Moving Image Awards
Find out more about the Moving Image Awards, designed in partnership with the British Film Institute.
Connect with GCSE Film and Media teachers via our online networking map
An interactive map to support centres wishing to share experiences and ideas online ad face-to-face.
Grade Boundaries
Grade boundaries are the minimum number of marks needed to achieve each grade.
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WJEC/EDUQAS ENDORSED TITLES
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NEW SPEC: WJEC Eduqas GCSE Film Studies: Student Book | 978-1-911208-02-0 | Jackie Newman, Dave Fairclough, Kelly Fincham, Julie Patrick |
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There are no live events currently scheduled for this qualification.
Our annual programme is published and open for bookings during the summer term. Sign up for the latest updates here.
Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website and/or under the Materials tab.
Materials from previous courses can be found on the Secure website.
If you need further information or support, please contact our Professional Learning Team via cpd@wjec.co.uk.

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