INDIs Year Round

Whether you’re straight out of university, already working within the industry or making films on the side, these events at Hyde Park Picture House provide fun, inclusive and accessible ways to make new connections, find inspiration and watch some amazing new films.

The network events will include film screenings, presentations/talks, Q&As and discussions from established filmmakers and film industry professionals, alongside the opportunity to submit your films or pitch your own projects.  

In the run up to our next event, we would love to hear from local, emerging and aspiring filmmakers about what you would like the network to be and how you would like the network to run. Also, we would like to hear from any filmmakers who would like to join a steering group to help organise and run future events.

Please visit the google form here to leave your feedback and submit your interest in the steering group.

Studio12 is a digital media project for people aged 16–30. It provides free access to a production studio, training, and an industry panel of creative professionals. Studio12 is run by Leeds Central Library, the space houses a fully equipped studio with a wide range of multimedia, video, photography, music equipment and software packages. Studio12 membership allows young people to build bespoke portfolios of work that are tailor-made to the industry. We link with industry partners to ensure our young people are learning the current skills needed, and that their portfolios are in line with industry developments. Studio12 work will be showcased at live events in the city centre and to a global audience on the web.

The INDIs Filmmaker Network also includes an online community, offering a chance to chat with other filmmakers and film fans and find updates and events.

Join here!

If you're 16-19 years old, enthusiastic about film and want to learn the skills, knowledge and contacts to bring your stories to life then this is your chance to break into film.

Now in its 13th year, our fully accessible course includes sessions delivered by expert industry mentors, hands-on filmmaking experience and the chance to meet and collaborate with like-minded aspiring filmmakers.

BFI Film Academy short courses offer training for every role involved in filmmaking. You will be making a short film from start to finish, including writing, producing, editing and presenting your work on the big screen to gain the NCFE Level 2 qualification "Preparing to Work in the Film Industry".

We are proud members of the Yorkshire Consortium, offering BFI Film Academy Short Courses throughout Yorkshire. If you are 16-19 years old, based in Yorkshire, and interested in applying, we have four exciting courses available for you:

Reel Solutions (Scarborough) - North Yorkshire
Application Deadline - 6th October 2024
Course Dates - 25/10/2024 - 14/12/2024
To apply, please click here.

Showroom Cinema (Sheffield) - South Yorkshire
Application Deadline - 16th October 2024
Course Dates - 06/11/2024 - 01/02/2025
To apply, please click here.

The BFI Film Academy short courses are free and encourage young people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require more information about the course, learning support, or access requirements, please email eleanor.hodson@leeds.gov.uk.

The BFI Film Academy short courses Leeds and Bradford are delivered by Leeds Young Film in partnership with Access Moving Image and Beta FilmWorks with additional teaching from industry professionals and mentors, on behalf of Film Hub North with the support of BFI Film Academy short course #NationalLottery funding.