Delivered by Silver Knight Academy (formerly the BFI Future Film Academy)
Our intensive BFI Film Academy Short Course offers hands-on filmmaking workshops and technical training. We have talks from filmmakers actively working in the film industry, in the past we have had Robbie Ryan (Cinematographer), post production house Molinare and our talented alumni now working in the industry. You will work in teams towards the completion of a professional short film. We champion experimentation so as well as using professional camera, lighting and sound kit you’ll be integrating experimental techniques such as Super 8mm, 16mm film, mini DV and mobile phone videography into your films.
The dates you must be available are 5th October, 12th October, 19th October, 26th October, 28th October to 31st October, 16th November, 23rd November, 30th November and the 7th December. The course will be taking place in Brent, Park Royal and Central London.
In order to Apply, at the time of the course you must be
Age: 16-19 or 16 - 25 with an EHC plan
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.
Applications Open 2024: 5th August
Application Deadline 2024: 27th September 5pm
We will be reviewing applications as they come in, the earlier you send your application the better! You will be notified on the 30th September and must accept by 1pm on the 1st October
2024 Course Dates: Schedule
During the course, participants will also achieve an NCFE Qualification:
https://www.ncfe.org.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-level-2-award-in-preparing-to-work-in-the-film-industry-1241
We are dedicated to making our courses inclusive and accessible to all and welcome applications from all backgrounds and levels of experience.
FOR ALL ENQUIRIES PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM ON THIS WEBSITE.
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