BFI FILM ACADEMY 2024-2025

What will you do?

As a student of the Film Academy, you will have the opportunity to:

• Get hands-on filmmaking experience and work in teams to produce a short film.
• Meet and gain invaluable experience from industry professionals.
• Work towards an NCFE qualification ‘Preparing To Work In The Film Industry’
• Have the opportunity to apply for National Residential Academies in Documentary, Animation, Visual Effects, and BAFTA mentoring.

Who can apply?  Any young person 16-19 years (16-25 with an EHCP), passionate about film or filmmaking, storytelling,  and looking for a career in the film or creative industry.

There are no qualification requirements just a simple application form and we can offer support to apply.  Before applying, please check that you can attend all of the course dates listed below.

If you have already completed a BFI Film Academy or you are studying at University, unfortunately, you are not able to apply. Students on Further Education courses or Sixth Form are eligible.

Optional: We are asking those who have a passion for story-telling to submit an idea or script for a short 3-4 minute film along with their application. This is not a requirement for the application process. 

This is a free course and travel bursaries are available if required.

When: The Course will run through October/November 2024 and will take place during half-term week and one Saturday.

Dates: Mon 28th October – Friday 1st November & Saturday 9th November 2024

Times: 9.30-5pm

South East Network Screening Event: January 2024 

Where: Film Oxford, 54 Catherine Street, Oxford Ox4 3AH : Map here

Closing date : 12:00 Midday on Friday 11th October 2024