Delivered by Silver Knight Academy (formally the BFI Future Film Academy)

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR

Our intensive BFI Film Academy Short Course offers hands on filmmaking workshops, technical training and talks from filmmakers actively working in the film industry. In the past we have had Robbie Ryan (Cinematographer), post production house Molinare, Sundance award winning directors and our alumni that are now working at Warner Brothers, Lucas Film hold talks with our students.

Along side our talks, you will work in a team towards the completion of a professional short film. You will be working with industry professionals and industry standard camera and lighting equipment, as well as experimental techniques such as Super 8mm, 16mm film, mini DV and mobile phone videography. Our past students films have screened in Croatia, Italy, Germany and London.

Once you have completed the course, you will become part of the growing BFI Film Academy alumni network with access to opportunities such as BAFTA mentorships.

FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM ON THIS WEBSITE.

our Students Previous Films

In order to Apply, at the time of the course you must be

Age: 16-19

Have a passion for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the film industry

Be able to commit to the duration of the course

Not currently be at university or enrolled at university when the course starts

Living in Greater London

Have not attended a BFI Film Academy Short Course before.

Course Venue: Various around central London
Course Fee: £25

* If you will struggle to pay the course fee, don’t be put off as you will be able to indicate this once you are accepted on the course and bursaries are available.

Applications Open 2023: 10th August

Application Deadline 2023: 8th September 5pm

2023 Course Dates:

LINK TO SCHEDULE

30th Sept - 25th November Screening Event (please view schedule for all dates)

During the course, participants will also achieve an NCFE Qualification:
http://www.ncfe.org.uk/news/2014/11/14/new-ncfe-qualifications-in-preparing-to-work-in-the-film-industry-now-live/

We are dedicated to making our courses inclusive and accessible to all and welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.