Master the Magic: In Conversation with Filmmakers Event

Step behind-the-scenes of the film industry and discover the artistry that brought the Harry Potter film series to life. Master the Magic: In Conversation with Filmmakers is a rare opportunity for selected students, careers leads, and art educators to hear directly from accomplished creatives working at the heart of film production.

Taking place on Tuesday 18 November 2025 in the Dailies Preview Theatre at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, this exclusive event will feature in-depth conversations with creatives from the Harry Potter film series. Our guest speakers will share their personal journey into the industry, explore the intricacies of their craft, and showcase examples of their work – offering a unique insight into the collaborative process of filmmaking.

Following individual interviews, all three speakers will return to the stage for a live panel discussion and audience Q&A, providing attendees with the chance to ask questions and gain valuable career insights from professionals working at the highest level in the industry.

Whether you’re an aspiring artist, a teacher guiding creative talent, or a careers advisor supporting future storytellers, this event promises to be an inspiring and informative experience.

The only way to attend the event is to be successfully selected by the Studio Tour through the application process detailed below.

Those specially selected to attend will have the opportunity to hear real-world stories from professionals about how they entered their creative careers.

The event will start promptly at 4.30PM with arrival for 4PM. Details of how this will work will be sent to successful schools.

Tickets include entry to the event only, NOT Warner Bros. Studio Tour London or any other part of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

Applications are open now, exclusively to teachers to apply on behalf of Year 10 to 13 students. You will need to provide your school’s DFE, SEED or DENI number as well as your school email address when applying.

Apply now – applications must be received by 5pm GMT on Wednesday 5^th November 2025!

You will be notified via email by 7^th November 2025 at the latest if you have secured a place for your student(s). Successful applicants will be chosen by the Studio Tour, applications are strongly encouraged to demonstrate the following, and the Studio Tour’s decision will be final:

The student’s or students’ interest in pursuing knowledge and exploring the different paths in filmmaking, be that through curricular or extra-curricular pursuits;
A clear demonstration that the school applying supports and or focuses on creative arts, media and film; and
Evidence that the student(s) is/are motivated to grow skills in the film industry

Please note, that students must be accompanied by teachers and that the entrance ticket does not include transport. One carer ticket can be provided for each disabled student with the carer sharing proof of entitlement. We currently accept the following proof documentation:

Letter/notice of entitlement for Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment
Letter/notice of entitlement for Employment and Support Allowance
Letter/notice of entitlement for Attendance Allowance
Freedom pass featuring the ‘D’ logo or Blue parking badge
DID card or Access Card
Diagnosis or Doctor’s letter
Or any International equivalent of the above

Key information

All students must be supervised by teachers, and there must be one teacher to every 8 students.
Only one application may be permitted per school, and the teacher applying can do so for max. 8 students.
The ticket allocation is reserved primarily for students, we reserve the right to limit the number of teaching staff in the ticket allocation.
If teaching staff are not able to accompany students, we will consider applications where students are chaperoned by parents/carers.
Schools/teachers are responsible for transport to and from the Studios and health and safety of students whilst on site.
Teachers are responsible for ensuring students travel with any necessary medical requirements.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.