BFI Film Academy 2020

Sep 23

Are you aged 16-19 years, passionate about film, and want to pursue a career in the film industry?

The BFI Academy is a fantastic 8-day program designed to give young people a chance to produce short films using industry-standard practices and professional equipment.

A fantastic addition to any CV or Personal Statement, the course demonstrates planning and communication skills and the commitment to follow through on a project. At the end of the project, you will have a high-quality short film to add to your portfolio and showcase to universities.

Our academy is delivered by a team of professional filmmakers and sound designers with guest industry speakers and masterclasses in scriptwriting and animation. No matter your interest or previous experience every participant will have the chance to dip their toes into all aspects of filmmaking and dive deep into the areas of their passion, with our accomplished team on hand for career advice. In tandem with the course, you will work towards achieving your Bronze Level Arts Award, provided by Trinity College London and recognised nationally.

CHECK OUT THE BFI ACADEMY 2020 SHOWREEL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xprjj53pf6Y

Applications will be online only and can be accessed here: https://form.jotform.com/202114128574347

The deadline for applications is Friday 9th October - 12noon.

Full course dates and venue information below

For more information please email James at:

bfi@jackdrum.co.uk

or call 01388 765002 for an informal chat

Check out the BFI Academy website www.bfi.org.uk

Funded by the British Film Institute and the Department for Education

Please note that should current government guidelines change regarding the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown we have contingencies in place to run the course online if necessary.

NB: as an educational organisation we are exempt from the 'rule of 6' with regards to people meeting in groups. We currently plan to deliver the course in person at our COVID secure centre in Crook. If guidelines change we will move the course to a blended mix of both online and offline ensuring a quality course regardless.

Join us for a taster day to see if the course is right for you!

Staff will be on hand to help with applications after the session.

Sat 26th - September | 11am til 1pm OR 2pm til 4pm

To book a place please email James at: bfi@jackdrum.co.uk

Course Venue:

Jack Drum Arts,

St Cuthbert’s Centre,

Church Hill, Crook,

Co Durham, DL15 9DN

Free transport can be provided for eligible young people who are resident in County Durham. Please enquire for more information.

Course Dates:

Story development & Scriptwriting dates: