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Do you have a passion or talent for filmmaking and
an ambition to work in the film industry?
The BFI Film Academy helps train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 to 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film.
Fully supported by industry professionals, this is your chance to get involved with the UK’s most prestigious filmmaking programme for young people.
During the course you will learn from professional filmmakers, watch and analyse world cinema and be supported to create your own film, working as part of a production team!
There are 20 places available. Short courses cost £25, but if you are unable to pay the fee don’t let this discourage you from applying. Contact the course provider, as costs may be waived. Bursaries for travel and childcare are also available if you require assistance with these costs.
Do you have a passion or talent for filmmaking and
an ambition to work in the film industry?
The BFI Film Academy helps train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 to 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film.
Fully supported by industry professionals, this is your chance to get involved with the UK’s most prestigious filmmaking programme for young people.
During the course you will learn from professional filmmakers, watch and analyse world cinema and be supported to create your own film, working as part of a production team!
There are 20 places available. Short courses cost £25, but if you are unable to pay the fee don’t let this discourage you from applying. Contact the course provider, as costs may be waived. Bursaries for travel and childcare are also available if you require assistance with these costs.
Course Outline
This programme will give you the chance to produce your own short film, developing film theory and specialist production skills. Fully supported by industry professionals, this is your chance to get involved with the UK’s most prestigious filmmaking programme for young people.
During the course you will learn from professional filmmakers, watch and analyse world cinema and be supported to create your own film, working as part of a production team!
Qualifications
Participants in the BFI Film Academy Short Course delivered by ACT 2 CAM will have the chance to gain a recognised arts qualification along with valuable 21st century skills.
Silver Arts Award gives young people the chance to take on an artistic challenge and a leadership role too. As well as being about creativity, it’s about becoming a reviewer, researcher and project manager. Participants build a broad range of transferable skills as they complete their portfolio and work towards a Level 2 qualification.
Eligibility for Short Courses
In order to apply you must:
As each course is likely to have more people apply than available places, any evidence you have of your passion or talent will help your application. Every course is open to young people from anywhere in the UK and from any background. No academic education or degree is necessary.
Course Accessibility
The BFI Film Academy encourages young people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. Please email info@act2cam.com to discuss any learning support or access requirements that you may have.
Costs
Short courses cost £25, but if you are unable to pay the fee don’t let this discourage you from applying. Contact the course provider, as costs may be waived. Bursaries for travel and childcare are also available if you require assistance with these costs.
Course Details
The course will run on Saturdays between the 11th November 2023 – 10th February 2024. All sessions will be in person, at The Big Local, Whitley Bay, NE26 2LY, where we have great access to parking and transport links.
Click on the button below to apply, please note that the deadline is Monday 15th October! We will be in touch the week commencing the 23rd of October if you are successful.
Do you have a passion or talent for filmmaking and
an ambition to work in the film industry?
The BFI Film Academy helps train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 to 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film.
Fully supported by industry professionals, this is your chance to get involved with the UK’s most prestigious filmmaking programme for young people.
During the course you will learn from professional filmmakers, watch and analyse world cinema and be supported to create your own film, working as part of a production team!
There are 20 places available, at the amazing price of only £25. Bursaries for the cost of the course, and for travel and childcare are also available for those needing assistance.
We launched our after-school club in 2008, with a goal of providing high-quality creative and performing arts opportunities to young people in Whitley Bay.
Over the last decade, we’ve supported young people in North Tyneside, and across the North East, to make and star in their own dramas.
15 years and more than 100 films later, and we’re still growing, still evolving, with our continuing mission to fill the world with confidence, community and creativity.
We launched our after-school club in 2008, with a goal of providing high-quality creative and performing arts opportunities to young people in Whitley Bay. Over the last decade, we’ve supported young people in North Tyneside, and across the North East, to make and star in their own dramas. 15 years and more than 100 films later, and we’re still growing, still evolving, with our continuing mission to fill the world with confidence, community and creativity.
Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Thinking about a career in the film industry?
We are delighted to announce that ACT 2 CAM has been selected as a partner to deliver the BFI Film Academy programme for 2023/24. These courses help train and inspire the next generation of UK filmmakers, supporting young people aged 16 to 19 to develop the commercial and cultural knowledge and skills to help make a career in film.
