Bfi film academy network developing the next generation of film industry talent. Students complete masterclasses with guest professionals during the course to enhance their learning and gain an insight into the realities of working in film. Bfi film academy alumni programme in partnership with. Are you 1619 with an interest in the film industry. Jul 31, 2017 call for 1619 yr olds for bfi film academy network programme 201718 delivered by cinemagic monday 31 july 2017 11. A selection of the 201617 participants and mentors from bfi film academy network programme delivered by cinemagic cinemagic is delighted to announce the delivery of a bfi film academy network programme for 201718 and interested 16 19 year olds are invited to apply. Bfi film academy courses are available to young people from anywhere across the uk, this range of accessible courses offer everything from testing the water through to those wanted to hone their skills. The bfi film academy offers 1619 yearolds from anywhere in the uk a unique chance to get involved in filmmaking. Not currently be at university or enrolled at university when the course starts. The bfi film academy labs 2020 series is going virtual. The cost to participate in the bfi film academy is. This film was made as of bfi film academy scotland network 2019.
The bfi film academy craft residential delivered by the nfts has. Employers, universities and colleges know that arts award is a qualification that shows young peoples level of commitment and progress in the arts, and in developing new skills. The british film institute has announced the 24 regional partners in its bfi film academy network, designed to help 16to19 year olds develop new skills and build a career in the film industry. Kirk douglas likes the seaside town of weymouth except the. Bfi flare x bafta crew mentoring is a partnership between bfi network, bfi flare. The bfi film academy network programme will play an important role in over coming both of these challenges. Discover how bfi network is supporting new and emerging filmmakers. Focused courses run during school holidays for between one to two weeks, allowing you to learn different specialisms and crafts including animation, film.
Our free monthly online events led by industry professionals are designed to support young, aspiring filmmakers and help you develop your skills and projects from home. Bfi film academy courses are supported by the department for education in england, the national lottery, screen scotland and northern ireland screen. Bfi film academy offers students an opportunity to work in teams to write, produce and direct original short films in an industry focused environment. Bfi film academy is a 7 day programme, where participants aged 16 19 years will get the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of filmmaking through a series of workshops and masterclasses, in which they will get the chance to learn from, and work with, leading industry professionals through our bfi film academy programme. The british film institute supports 40 different organisations across the uk to deliver hands on industry led technical courses for 16 19 year olds. Three shorts will be produced during the academy by the 20 students involved, and these shorts will be screened not only as. Bfi film academy uk network programme applications now open. Applications for 201920 are open on the bfi film academy website until 4 november. Mentors in 2019 included producer dan winch a very english scandal, quiz, production designer laura ellis cricks beast, urban. Cinemagic is delighted to deliver another bfi film academy network programme and congratulate our fantastic students who were successful in their application to the academy. To help develop the next generation of british film industry talent the lead body for film in the uk, the british film institute bfi, in partnership with bafta, pinewood studios and the department for education are now offering young people aged 16 to 19 years industry based training and work experience through the national bfi film academy network.
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Future learning and skills giving everyone the opportunity to build a lifelong relationship with film. Call for 1619 yr olds for bfi film academy network programme. Bfi film academy find your story we are seeking committed, talented young people between the age of 16 and 19 to be a part of the bfi film academy delivered by film oxford. In order to apply for any bfi film academy course, you must. Bfi film academy at mediaactive 2019 trailer and bfis 2019 showcase. The bfi uses lottery funds to encourage film production, distribution, and education. Explore the bfi film academy channel on youtube browse the collection of shorts made by young filmmakers at the bfi film academy. Once you have completed the course, you become part of the growing bfi film academy alumni network with access to opportunities such as bafta mentorships. Broadway trains and inspires the next generation offilmmakers. Be aged 1619 year olds on the first day of the course. Applications for the 201920 academy at watershed and bristol old vic theatre school have now closed.
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Then the bfi film academy uk network programme is for you. It is sponsored by the department of digital, culture, media and sport. Bfi flare x bafta crew british academy television awards. Funding available find out about the bfi network funding available in england. These wonderful films were made by 1619 year old young people at our bfi film academy in animation and vfx. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry. Once you have completed the network course, you will become part of the growing bfi film academy alumni network with access to opportunities such as bafta. The bfi film academy is using explore specifically for participants with disabilities, bronze and silver. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to navigate your way into the film or creative industries. If you are aged 1619 and interested in a career in film, then check out the bfi film academy programme here. The 20 most passionate and promising young filmmakers who apply will.
The organisation, in partnership with leeds young film, has delivered the bfi film academy for the last 6 years and will soon be recruiting for the 201819 cohort. We will work with the british film institute to link academy activities into the wider screen skills strategy. The bfi academy runs courses offering talented 16 to 19yearolds an introduction to the film industry. The academy offers the chance to make your own films, learn from filmmaking professionals and grow your creative network. The bfi film academy courses offer training for every film industry role, from writing to production, sound design, editing and camera, and provides learning around film history and cinematic storytelling to inspire an appreciation of film culture in the round. Support for new and emerging filmmakers bfi network. Have a passion or talent for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the film industry. The nfts is looking for talented filmmakers aged 1619 years old to join our bfi film academy craft residential. The bfi doc society fund aims to develop storytellers from all parts of the country and all communities, backing shorts and feature projects with bold cultural and social ambitions. Culture works east are seeking 15 young people who think they. Bfi network brings together the uks film agencies to discover, develop and fund new and emerging writers, directors and producers.