Get your child exam-ready for OCR A Level Film Studies.
Live sessions with an OCR Film Studies specialist, built around your child's set films, film movements, and NEA filmmaking or screenplay project for the final written exam.
What every parent should know about OCR A Level Film Studies.
OCR A Level Film Studies is a two-year qualification assessing critical analysis, film theory, and creative filmmaking. It prepares students for higher education in media, film, and the humanities.
OCR A Level Film Studies is a full A Level qualification for students aged 16 to 18. It combines analytical essay writing on set films with a practical filmmaking component, covering global cinema and critical theory.
The qualification is graded A* to E. Assessment includes written examinations on set films and film movements, plus a non-exam assessment (NEA) in which students produce an original short film or screenplay.
OCR A Level Film Studies exams sit in the summer series at the end of Year 13. The NEA component is submitted ahead of the exam season, so preparation typically begins well into Year 12.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor identifies exactly which set films or theoretical frameworks your child is struggling with and targets every session there.
Real past-paper technique
Students mark timed OCR essays on set films against the real scheme, learning precisely which specific reference the examiner rewards.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a note on the set film or theory covered, marks gained, and next steps.
The A Level that builds analytical and creative film literacy.
OCR A Level Film Studies is set by the OCR exam board and designed for students aged 16 to 18. It develops critical thinking about cinema, film history, and theory, and includes a practical filmmaking element within the non-exam assessment.
Students sit written examinations covering set films from global cinema and distinct film movements. The qualification is graded A* to E. The NEA, worth a significant portion of the final mark, requires students to produce an original short film or a screenplay with a statement of intent.
Every Tuitional session follows the exact OCR A Level Film Studies specification, covering set texts and assessment objectives in the same order the student's school uses, so nothing falls out of sync with classroom teaching.
What a one-to-one OCR A Level Film Studies lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested four-phase structure: recap, teach, apply, review. It keeps the hour focused and ensures your child leaves with something concrete every time.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor opens by revisiting last week's set film or key theory and asking two or three quick questions to pinpoint what has stuck before the new film.
Example: The tutor asks the student to explain the significance of the male gaze in Vertigo (Hitchcock, 1958) using the correct critical vocabulary from the OCR specification.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target topic
The tutor introduces or deepens understanding of the session's focus, using annotated film stills, clip analysis, or theory frameworks directly from the OCR set text list.
Example: Exploring auteur theory as applied to a Component 1 set film, linking directorial style to specific cinematographic and editing choices the student must reference in exam essays.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to past-paper questions
The student attempts a timed OCR past-paper question while the tutor annotates in real time, then they work through the mark scheme together to identify exactly where marks were won or lost.
Example: Completing a Section B extended essay question from an OCR Component 2 paper on global film, then mapping the response against the Assessment Objective 2 mark descriptors.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what was covered, sets a focused homework task tied to the next session, and prepares the written session report sent to the parent after the call.
Example: Homework set to draft a 300-word analytical paragraph on the representation of national identity in a Component 2 global film, ready to review at the next session.
After the lesson
You receive a session report naming the exact set film or critical theory taught, how your child performed in the discussion, and the precise reference to sharpen before the next full Film session.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's OCR subject, year group, and target grade.
Get matched
We match you to a specialist OCR Film Studies tutor.
Book a trial
Try a full session before committing to anything.
Start weekly
Schedule regular sessions that fit your family's routine.
The qualification that turns film-lovers into analytical, exam-ready thinkers.
OCR A Level Film Studies is a qualification set by the OCR exam board for students in Years 12 and 13. It assesses critical analysis of set films, knowledge of film movements and theory, and a practical non-exam filmmaking or screenwriting component.
The course sits across three components: two written examinations and one non-exam assessment. Strong essay technique, precise use of film terminology, and a clear understanding of assessment objectives are essential for achieving the higher grade boundaries.
OCR A Level subjects we tutor.
Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional for A Level support.
My daughter was really struggling with the essay components in OCR Film Studies. After just a few sessions with her Tuitional tutor, she had a clear framework for every question type. Her confidence in lessons at school completely changed.
The tutor always sent a clear summary after every session. As a parent, I finally felt like I knew what was happening and whether my son was on track for his target grade.
I was worried about the NEA filmmaking component because my school gave us very little guidance. My Tuitional tutor went through the OCR brief with me and helped me plan my entire short film from scratch.
We started sessions three months before the exams and my child moved up a full grade boundary on their mock. The flexible scheduling made it easy to fit around school and other activities.
OCR A Level Film Studies tutoring — your questions, answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the OCR A Level Film Studies specification?+
Yes. Every tutor assigned to OCR A Level Film Studies is trained on the current OCR specification, including the set film list, component structure, and assessment objectives. Sessions follow the exact syllabus your child's school uses.
?Can a tutor help with the NEA filmmaking component?+
Yes. Tuitional tutors support students through the entire non-exam assessment, from planning and scripting to writing the statement of intent. They understand the OCR NEA brief and the mark criteria the moderator applies.
?How often should my child have Film Studies tutoring sessions?+
One session per week is the most common pattern for A Level students. In the months before the exam series, many families add a second weekly session to focus on past-paper technique and timed essay practice.
?What does a typical OCR Film Studies session cover?+
Sessions typically cover one set film or theoretical framework in depth, followed by a timed essay or paragraph response using a real OCR past-paper question. The tutor reviews the answer against the mark scheme before the session ends.
?Is online tutoring effective for a subject like Film Studies?+
Yes. All sessions are live, one-to-one video lessons. Tutors can share film clips, annotated stills, essay plans, and mark schemes directly on screen. The interactive format is well suited to close reading and analytical discussion.
?How much does OCR A Level Film Studies tutoring cost?+
A Level tutoring at Tuitional starts from AED 65 per hour. Sessions are available on a pay-per-session basis or as a package with no lock-in. Visit our tutoring packages page for full details.
Book a trial OCR A Level Film Studies session today.
Match your child with a specialist OCR Film Studies tutor, try a full session, and see the difference one-to-one teaching makes. No commitment required.
- Live, one-to-one sessions with an OCR-specialist tutor
- Matched to your child's exact set films and target grade
- Flexible scheduling across Gulf time zones
- Session recordings available to review anytime