Achieving the industry standard with CVP
Posted on Mar 18, 2026
How CVP supported Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma with technical expertise and flexible finance solutions
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Spread across locations in Bristol and South West England, Boomsatsuma is an independent education provider committed to delivering creative industry training in television and filmmaking as well as photography, game design and digital and sport media. Offering both college diplomas and undergraduate degrees, Boomsatsuma operates a rapidly growing, highly creative faculty.
Committed to outstanding teaching standards – particularly in its production and post production undergraduate programmes, the team at Boomsatsuma wanted to invest in camera and lighting equipment that would be aligned with technologies used across UK studios, production companies and rental houses. In a competitive job market, building experience with modern, industry-standard tools is a top priority for students.
“We aim to give students a learning experience that fully reflects the industry they will enter,” begins Freya Billington, head of Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma. “When we set up Bristol Film School in 2020, we wanted to make sure our camera and lighting kit would support the standard of teaching we require. Budget schedules mean we can’t always purchase what we need outright or reflect the ongoing technical advancements within the industry. Our goal is to ensure our student skillset is as relevant as possible when they move into the employment market.”
A complete solution
Boomsatsuma needed a structured finance option to access equipment without relying on significant upfront capital releases; it also required the ability to upgrade more predictably and sustainably over time. That’s where leading film solutions provider CVP and its sister company Creative Vision Finance (CVF) stepped in, working closely with Boomsatsuma leadership to define its technical requirements and ensure its new equipment was integrated effectively.
This equipment included a package of modern cine camera systems and LED lighting from Blackmagic, Sony, Canon, Manfrotto, DJI, Aputure, Amaran and the like, all tailored to the school’s unique needs. CVP further supported the product evaluation process by providing access to showrooms, equipment demonstrations and specialist workshops, giving Boomsatsuma useful insight into every option at its disposal.
Once choices were solidified, CVP supplied equipment from its in-stock inventory and offered training and onboarding for Boomsatsuma staff – as well as ongoing after-sales technical assistance, servicing and repair via its in-house engineering team. “CVP helped us identify the right combination of cameras and lighting for our courses, and its support made the transition to the new kit straightforward for staff and students alike,” notes Nirmala Valinciute, lecturer for Bristol Film School at Boomsatsuma. Addressing the organisation’s sustainability goals, CVP also provided access to its used-kit marketplace, consignment sales and auction channels.
CVF handled the financials, designing a structured asset-finance model tailored to Boomsatsuma’s budget. Payments are spread over a multi-year term to align with departmental budgeting cycles, eliminating the need for a large upfront capital release.
Poised for the future
Implementing industry-standard camera and lighting equipment, Boomsatsuma believes, strengthens the impact of its practical teaching ethos by giving students access to the latest high-quality equipment. Students work with products widely used across the industry, building relevant skills, gaining hands-on experience and meeting the needs and expectations of potential future employees. CVP’s enhanced technical support has helped minimise downtime, affording these students more attention to their training, too.
Thanks to CVP and CVF, these improved facilities have boosted applicant engagement and supported course recruitment. “Students train on the kind of equipment they’ll use in real production environments, which is integral to our teaching and the experience we offer applicants,” says Dave Neal, head of production at the Film School.
Access to bespoke, flexible finance opened a route to achieving its equipment modernisation objectives while removing pressure on annual capital budgets. Built-in refresh options mean Boomsatsuma can stay aligned with industry expectations rather than holding onto outdated products. Modern LED lighting and access to lifecycle services also support the school’s sustainability objectives by reducing energy use and embedding circular-economy practices.
“Partnering with CVP and CVF has given us an effective route to keep our technology suite current while staying firmly within our financial boundaries,” affirms Dr Lee Scott, head of higher education at Boomsatsuma. “The impact has been extremely positive, strengthening our teaching and supporting the experience we offer to students. It also gives us confidence that we can continue to refresh our equipment at the right pace as the industry evolves.”
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