North East England

Are you 16-19 (or 20-25 with an EHCP)?
Interested in a career in the film industry?


Sign up to a BFI Film Academy course for the chance to:

  • work as part of a team to make at least one short film, working at pre-production, shoot and post production stages,

  • attend masterclasses by film professionals,

  • access industry equipment,

  • be part of the BFI’s growing network offering year-round events, opportunities, and more!

Sounds good, where can I find out more and sign up?

There are four locations throughout North East England where you can sign up and take a course this autumn. See below for a BFI Film Academy Short Course Centre near you (travel bursaries are available upon application.)

BFI Short Course North East Venues

ACT 2 CAM

Riverside Family Hub
Minton Lane
North Shields
NE29 6DQ

Contact: info@act2cam.com

ACT 2 CAM is a person-centred drama school where young people make and star in their own films. They run inclusive and welcoming after-school and weekend classes, where creative children and young people can choose from all areas of film production, including screen-acting classes, filmmaking classes and production design classes.

ACT 2 CAM is running an 8 week BFI Short Course starting on 13th October 2024 where you will work towards an NCFE Level 2 award Preparing to Work in the Film Industry.

Beacon Films

4 Glendale Terrace
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
NE6 1PB

Beacon Films is a production company based in the North East of England, which supports the talents and creativity of disabled and/or neurodivergent filmmakers and exhibitors. Their BFI Film Academy, is open to all with a special focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for disabled and neuro-divergent young people.

Beacon Films’ BFI Short Course course is starting on 1st November 2024 with a taster session on 13th October where you will work towards an Arts Award qualification.

Jack Drum Arts

St Cuthbert’s Centre
Church Hill
Crook
Co. Durham
DL15 9DN

Jack Drum Arts is a community arts organisation situated in the heart of Crook, County Durham. Over three decades, we have evolved into a vibrant hub, uniting diverse communities, including adults, young people, and families.

Jack Drum Arts is running a 10 week BFI Short Course starting on 28th October 2024 where you will work towards an NCFE Level 2 award Preparing to Work in the Film Industry.

Writers’ Block North East

Middlesbrough Town Hall
The Auxiliary Project Space
31 Station Street
Middlesbrough
TS1 1SR

Since 2010 Writers' Block has been active in Teesside, running creative sessions and inspiring writers to write. A number of writers have been made offers by prominent agents as a direct result of WBNE opportunities, and to date four of our writers have been published.

Writers’ Block NE is running a 10 week BFI Short Course starting on 30th November 2024 where you will work towards an NCFE Level 2 award Preparing to Work in the Film Industry