BFI Film Academy Short Courses Leeds & Bradford
Applications are currently open.
Training the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 to 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help break into film. No experience is necessary.
What are the BFI Film Academy Short Courses?
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".
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Thursday 26th September, 5pm
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Course Accessibility
The BFI Film Academy encourages young people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Please email eleanor.hodson@leeds.gov.uk to discuss any learning support or access requirements that you may have.
Costs
Short courses are free, however there are bursaries available if child care/travel costs are an issue. If you would like more information about the course please email eleanor.hodson@leeds.gov.uk About the BFI Film Academy short courses.
About the BFI Film Academy short courses
The BFI Film Academy short course contributes to a core aim of the BFI’s 2023 strategy which aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film; to create clear progression paths for talented young people and to ensure that film is celebrated and explored in formal education. The BFI Film Academy short courses is supported by the Department for Education in England, the National Lottery, Northern Ireland Screen and Screen Scotland.
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 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.